Things You'll Need:
- Cage or an Aquarium
- Light
- Heat
- Humidity
- Food
- Spray bottle
- Water
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Step 1
Buy and set up an ultraviolet light. Your iguana is going to need real sunlight now and again (you can take him outside for this), but for the most part you are going to have to provide your new iguana with artificial lights. The most effective light for an iguana is the ZooMed's Iguana Light. You can get it at your local pet store or buy it online. Place this light inside the cage.
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Step 2
Heat your iguana's cage to 80-90 degrees. There are several ways to do this. You can opt for a heating lamp, a heat rock, or a ceramic heating element. Your pet store should be able to provide you with what you need.
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Step 3
Create humidity for your iguana's cage. There is only one way to do this. Get a spray bottle and fill it up with water. Once a day spray the entire cage with water. Make sure you do this during the day and not at right before you turn the lights out at night.
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Step 4
Add food and water dishes. Your iguana won't drink that often, but you should still make sure it always has water. Make sure all food and water dishes and small enough that the iguana can use them with ease.
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Step 5
Add a hide log. Little iguanas, especially babies, need to be able to hide sometimes to feel secure. They make hiding logs for iguanas that you can buy and add to your cage.
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Step 6
Provide a climbing mechanism for your iguana. Your iguana needs to be able to climb to get exercise. You can use some sturdy branches or pieces of wood to create a climbing structure in your iguana cage.
