Re: Brand new to Iguana's and I need some help....long sorry

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Posted by Mr. D on September 22, 2001 at 09:23:13:

In Reply to: Brand new to Iguana's and I need some help....long sorry posted by mabelbomb on September 22, 2001 at 02:00:58:

Sounds like you're on the right track. Quick research is a must in your situation. Absolute minimum specs for an adult ig enclosure are 6x6x3. Of course, if you have an entire room to dedicate to him/her that would be much better. Diet should be staples of collard, mustard, turnip, and/or dandilion greens with various squashes and veggies. Occassional friut. Concentrate on heat and UV light as well. Couple of choices out there. Either fluorescent tubes (ZooMed's ReptiSun 5.0 or IguanaLight 5.0) or mercury vapor (Active UVHeat) and ceramic heat emmitters or radiant heat panels. Type will depend on your setup. Keep efficiency in mind as well when choosing. Upfront cost balances out against efficiency in some cases, i.e. you'll pay more now but get at least your money's worth in the long run if not more.

Feel free to check out our site and drop us a line with any Q's that you may come up with. We'll help in any way that we can.

Good Luck !!!

The Iguana Spot

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: Sounds like you're on the right track. Quick research is a must in your situation. Absolute minimum specs for an adult ig enclosure are 6x6x3. Of course, if you have an entire room to dedicate to him/her that would be much better. Diet should be staples of collard, mustard, turnip, and/or dandilion greens with various squashes and veggies. Occassional friut. Concentrate on heat and UV light as well. Couple of choices out there. Either fluorescent tubes (ZooMed's ReptiSun 5.0 or IguanaLight 5.0) or mercury vapor (Active UVHeat) and ceramic heat emmitters or radiant heat panels. Type will depend on your setup. Keep efficiency in mind as well when choosing. Upfront cost balances out against efficiency in some cases, i.e. you'll pay more now but get at least your money's worth in the long run if not more. : Feel free to check out our site and drop us a line with any Q's that you may come up with. We'll help in any way that we can. : Good Luck !!!

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