Ideas For Large Reptile Cages - Habitats For Green Iguanas

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If you have a growing iguana, you may find that you need to build a custom reptile cage for it. Adult iguanas get very big, so you'll want to look around your house to find an appropriate spot. You may want to build outside, or it may be easier for you to build in a guest room or the garage. You might even be able to make use of an unused closet.

It's important that iguanas have enough room to move about freely, and because they like to climb, they do best in a tall cage. Iguanas need a habitat that is at minimum one and half times as long as the iguana, and the depth of the structure should be equal to the iguana's length. Adult iguanas should have a home that's six feet high at minimum, to allow them that room to climb. It's also important that the habitat be kept at the proper temperature and humidity, and of course, it should be secure against escape.

A closet is fairly simple to cover for use as a habitat for smaller iguanas. It's a very uncomplicated matter to remove the door and replace it with a screen door or frame. Some people prefer to use Plexiglas, which also works great, but you'll want to make sure that you avoid overheating by allowing for plenty of ventilation. An enclosed area like a closet makes it easier to maintain variables like humidity and temperature. You can use the area above the closet rod for affixing basking and UV lights, after blocking it off with a screen panel.

On the other hand, you may want to consider an outside habitat if your iguana is very large. Iguanas can live quite comfortably outside in warm climates, but they must have an indoor area where they can be protected from cool weather. You may be able to keep them outside when it's warm if you have a place to put them inside during the cooler months. Since iguanas need to receive UV rays for their health, an outdoor habitat has the distinct advantage of allowing them to bask in natural sunlight.

If you use your imagination, you can find many other solutions for providing a habitat for your adult iguana. These are just a couple of ideas to get you started, remember there are plenty of ways to make your pet comfortable with your own customizing ideas. Don't forget that your pet will live a longer and much healthier life if it has a proper habitat.

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These hints for providing a home for your pet iguana are just the tip of the iceberg. If you'd like a home for a juvenile iguana, you can check out our page with iguana cages for sale and to learn even more about proper housing for iguanas, visit our website, Green Iguanas as Pets.



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