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Step 1
Buy a terrarium. This type of housing is what most green iguanas live in. Make sure it is big enough for your green iguana to have space and also so you can place the things he needs within the cage. Also buy bowls for them that are not easy to tip over.
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Step 2
Remove the items you place inside your iguana's terrarium and make sure it is clean. Whatever you place inside the terrarium must not be easily ingested by the iguana.
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Step 3
Buy fresh bok choy, cilantro, turnips, kale, dandelions greens and almost any greens you can find. These strict herbivores have their name not only for their looks, but for their love of greens as well. You can also give them vegetables and fruits as well as apples and sweet peppers. Chop or shred any vegetables or fruits you may give your iguana to avoid any digestive issues.
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Step 4
Provide your green iguana with a calcium supplement every week as well. Always put fresh water for your pet to drink. Keep your green iguana on a regular feeding schedule, at least once a day.
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Step 5
Maintain your green iguana's nails. They tend to grow very long and can scratch people when they are being held. Make sure you cut them with the right tool every few weeks.
Comments
miss89mindy said
on 7/21/2009 Well, you can tame iguana's if you handle them from the age of a baby. We just recently had bought another iguana and he's slowly getting use to it!! Also they can only eat certain greens, it's rough finding certain ones at the supermarkets. Fruits are like a dessert for iguanas and should only be given once or twice a week!!! Just some FYI's! Thanks for the extra information as well though!!