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- Origin: Mexico, Central America and South America
- Family: Iguanidae
- Common species: Green iguana
- Lifespan: Up to 8 years in captivity
- Size: Adult iguanas can grow up to 6 feet or more http://www.kingsnake.com/rockymountain/R...
- Sensory Traits: Great senses of hearing, smell, and perfect vision
- Diurnal: Meaning that they are awake during the day
- Omnivore: Omnivorous, eating plants and animals
- Temperature: Pet iguanas require a heat source to maintain temperature of habitat
- Pet Iguana Mortality Rate: Many iguanas die during their first year in captivity http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/an...
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Pet Iguanas are a group of large lizards that belong to the family known as "Iguanidae". They can make very sociable and highly intelligent pets. However, they have strict dietary and health requirements and need a dedicated owner in order to thrive. In addition to an environment with a regulated temperature, iguana owners must provide fresh food and water and periodically trim the claws of their iguana.Adam Britton: Claw Trimming
The green iguana is the most common type found in the United Sates as a pet. These generally come from iguana farms in Central America, which serve to meet and fuel the demands of the iguana pet trade. While the green iguana is a threatened species, it is not as endangered as other more rare types of iguana.Smithsonian: Green Iguana Fact Sheet
Iguanas rank toward the top of the list of unwanted pets, once they reach adult size.http://www.kingsnake.com/irn/ That cute little green lizard in the pet store will grow to a significant size, will need plenty of room to move and grow. A healthy adult iguana can reach up to 6 feet, and will need a sizable enclosure to ensure the mental and physical health of the lizard. http://www.kingsnake.com/rockymountain/RMHPages/RMHgreen.htm
Owners really need to do their homework. Be sure to read a comprehensive book before you consider an iguana as a pet. http://www.iguana.com/testimonials2.shtml -
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Green Iguana Care
Green iguanas can grow up to six feet. Found from Central Mexico to Brazil and parts of the Caribbean. They can live in captivity up to ... read moreGreen iguanas can grow up to six feet. Found from Central Mexico to Brazil and parts of the Caribbean. They can live in captivity up to eight years. They have spines and claws for defense and climbing. The long tail is used to strike or as a defense. The piece of skin below its neck is called a dewlap. What do green iguanas eat? Iguanas are omnivores. That is, they eat prey animals and fruits and vegetables.
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Pet Iguanas Questions
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HEIRS Pet Place: Cold weather + iguanas = botulism in dogs?? http://goo.gl/fb/XuL3
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Dave Barry's Blog: ATTENTION, SOUTH FLORIDA PET OWNERS: ATTENTION, SOUTH FLORIDA PET OWNERS. Dead iguanas may prov... http://bit.ly/a7ZT36
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Dave Barry's Blog: ATTENTION, SOUTH FLORIDA PET OWNERS: ATTENTION, SOUTH FLORIDA PET OWNERS. Dead iguanas ma... http://tinyurl.com/ygn2ac9
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ATTENTION, SOUTH FLORIDA PET OWNERS: Dead iguanas may prove fatal to dogs http://bit.ly/bYaHzN
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The NUMBER ONE pet found in CAUCASIAN households…. Iguanas :)
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