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Posted by Travis on March 12, 2002 at 08:36:18:

In Reply to: Re: Crystal plase read . posted by Crystal on March 11, 2002 at 22:41:12:

Iguanas need a full diet of Calcium, and Phosporus to maintain good health.
They need ( idealy ) a 2 to 1 ratio .

Also what is needed is UVB, AND full spectrum lighting (that is why some of my cages are outside)
What the hell is " FULL spectrum lighting " ? They need UVB and HEAT lights .

Water: Iguanas should always have a water bowl in their cage, but will more than likely deficate in it. Clean water bowl EVERY day! Mist cages 2 to 3 times a day,
Yep they need a water bowl . Misting is one way to keep the humidity up .

b/c iguanas like to lick their water from the sides of the cage.
Iguanas like to lick everything ..

Humidity: Iguanas need between 95% to 100% humitidy, w/ the cage well vented
If you do manage to get 95 percent humidity and maintain it you will kill your iguana !!! The water will condense in his lungs and he will drown !!!!

Housing: cages should be made at a min. of 6x4x4
For ADULTS yes . But putting a juvie in a cage that big is asking for broken toes and or leggs . Iguanas are clumsy and fall allot .

Food: Iguanas MUST have greens to maintain a healthy diet. This includes..Dandelion greens, mustard greens, collard greens, turnip greens, etc.
Other things such as fruits can be added.
Good start ..

AVOID: Kale, brocolli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, and other cabages
I would not use the word Avoid . You can feed and of these thing as a PART of a daily diet with no problems .

Iguanas should be checked every day for lumps, abseces, loose stools, and other things that may be indicate a health problem
You could but you would be the first to do it daily . Poop will change with tempature time of year and diet .

A veterinarian who is qualified to treat lizards and iguanas is the always best.
No you need one that has done it not one that thinks he know what he is doing

also, a veterinarian who can make house calls if needed, can provide service anytime...or can refer you to another QUALIFIED veterinarian if he cannot assist at a
certain time
House calls are good . A back up is also good ..

Travis

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: Iguanas need a full diet of Calcium, and Phosporus to maintain good health. : They need ( idealy ) a 2 to 1 ratio . : Also what is needed is UVB, AND full spectrum lighting (that is why some of my cages are outside) : What the hell is " FULL spectrum lighting " ? They need UVB and HEAT lights . : Water: Iguanas should always have a water bowl in their cage, but will more than likely deficate in it. Clean water bowl EVERY day! Mist cages 2 to 3 times a day, : Yep they need a water bowl . Misting is one way to keep the humidity up . : b/c iguanas like to lick their water from the sides of the cage. : Iguanas like to lick everything .. : Humidity: Iguanas need between 95% to 100% humitidy, w/ the cage well vented : If you do manage to get 95 percent humidity and maintain it you will kill your iguana !!! The water will condense in his lungs and he will drown !!!! : Housing: cages should be made at a min. of 6x4x4 : For ADULTS yes . But putting a juvie in a cage that big is asking for broken toes and or leggs . Iguanas are clumsy and fall allot . : Food: Iguanas MUST have greens to maintain a healthy diet. This includes..Dandelion greens, mustard greens, collard greens, turnip greens, etc. : Other things such as fruits can be added. : Good start .. : AVOID: Kale, brocolli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, and other cabages : I would not use the word Avoid . You can feed and of these thing as a PART of a daily diet with no problems . : Iguanas should be checked every day for lumps, abseces, loose stools, and other things that may be indicate a health problem : You could but you would be the first to do it daily . Poop will change with tempature time of year and diet . : A veterinarian who is qualified to treat lizards and iguanas is the always best. : No you need one that has done it not one that thinks he know what he is doing : also, a veterinarian who can make house calls if needed, can provide service anytime...or can refer you to another QUALIFIED veterinarian if he cannot assist at a : certain time : House calls are good . A back up is also good .. : Travis

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