Iguanas
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In the United States, the green iguana is the most popular reptile kept as a pet. These large, herbivorous lizards can grow to over six feet in length, and weigh nearly 20 pounds. They can live for…
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There are only four modern instruments used to measure fiber length that are approved by the International Wool Testing Organisation (IWTO) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).…
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Knowing your dog's exact size is vital if you wish to buy it properly fitted clothing. It also can help you figure out how your dog compares to others of its breed. Measuring your dog from the tip of…
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Having pets requires keeping tabs on their overall health and well being. Iguanas are pets that typically require less work than dogs or cats, but you still need to assess them on a continual basis to…
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In the wild, mites usually do not present a problem in healthy lizards. The reptiles molt regularly, losing their skin and any attached mites. While lizards molt in captivity as well, the animals are…
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Marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) are found in the Galapagos Islands. Their relative, the land iguana, also inhabits the Galapagos Islands -- however, the marine iguana is unique among all…
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The 2005 edition of "Mammal Species of the World" identifies some 5,416 species of mammals of all shapes and sizes living around the world. This class of animals is distinguished from others as having…
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Iguanas and other lizards have become very popular as pets due to their ease of care and docile nature. Most captive-bred iguanas are handled often as babies and are accustomed to interaction with…
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There are eight different types of iguanas belonging to the family Iguanidae. A commonly shared characteristic of the various types of iguanas is a signature elongated, whiplike tail. Habitat usually…
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From hatchling to adult, iguanas are a special kind of herbivore called a folivore -- a leaf-eating animal. During the warm months, the iguana feeds regularly, but as the weather cools, the iguana's…
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The natural world abounds with predators of different sizes and types. Depending on the environment, various types of predators inhabit diverse branches of the wholesale food chain. In particular,…
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Iguanas are large cold-blooded reptiles living in tropical rainforests throughout the world. Iguanas have been hunted or captured in some parts of the world where they are critically endangered.…
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Iguanas are folivores which means they consume mainly leaves in the wild. These vegetarian reptiles possess specific microbes to digest their high-fiber diet and the majority of their captive diet…
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Iguanas are a member of the lizard family and include many species such as the Green Iguana, the Fijian Banded Iguana and the Fijian Crested Iguana. The most common type of iguana kept as a pet is the…
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An escaped green iguana can pose a problem not just to the pet-owner who lost it, but to farmers, gardeners and native wildlife. Because iguanas are often very fast and not always tame, they can be…
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Iguanas are lizards that live in tropical climates. They have become popular pets, which has led to their capture in the wild to be sold for profit. Iguanas are cold-blooded creatures that eat mostly…
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Telling the difference between male and female iguanas is difficult when the reptiles are younger than a year old, but once they reach sexual maturity, the differences will become more apparent. Male…
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Without a blood test you cannot tell definitively if your iguana is a boy or a girl until after the first breeding season or when it reaches a length of 9 to 12 inches from snout to vent. With proper…
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The green iguana (Iguana iguana) is a popular pet in the United States for its generally docile nature and abundant availability. While most children will not be too picky when selecting a baby…
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The dipososaurus dorsalis or desert iguana has a diet consisting mostly of plant matter. However, it occasionally eats animal matter when plants are scarce or the iguana is in captivity.
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When a baby iguana comes into your home, you want to make sure you have everything prepared correctly. Baby iguanas are hungry pets, but they can only eat small bits of food at a time. It's important…
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Reptiles developed millions of years ago and often retain the superficial appearance of their ancestral dinosaur heritage. While dinosaurs had spiked tails for defense, modern reptiles have spiny…
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Iguanas are herbivorous and should eat a varied, balanced diet consisting of about 90 percent vegetables and 10 percent fruit. Different iguanas require varying amounts of food, and they may eat more…
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While some humans choose a vegetarian lifestyle, many animals are naturally disposed to a herbivorous diet. These creatures vary in just about every way, from their size to where they can be found to…
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The green iguana is a tree-living lizard commonly found around rivers and streams from northern Mexico to central South America. Iguanas can make good pets, but proper diet and hygiene are essential…
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Rainforest iguanas, commonly called green iguanas, dwell in Central America, the Caribbean, southern Brazil and northern Mexico. They grow an average of 6.5 feet long and a hefty 11 lbs. They prefer…
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Green iguanas, like many other species of reptiles often kept as pets, may carry salmonella. Salmonella is a bacteria that when ingested can cause serious gastrointestinal issues and illnesses in…
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The desert iguana is native to hot, dry climates such as the southwestern United States. They are herbivores for the most part, their diet consisting of mostly plant material such as flowers, buds,…
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Attempting to determine whether a reptile is male or female, in a process known as sexing, can be somewhat difficult, as reptiles lack many of the obvious external secondary sex characteristics that…
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Iguanas are a prevalent type of lizard in the wild, and can be tamed to be pets. On top of insects, iguanas eat a wide variety of fruits and plants, which have almost turned them into pests in certain…
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Signs of a female green iguana being gravid include weight gain, a decrease in appetite and increasing agitation. She will start digging in the bottom of the cage and try to make a nesting area for…
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Most reptiles consume a diet of insects, mollusks, birds, frogs, mammals, fish and, sometimes, other reptiles. Vegetarian reptiles include the many species of land tortoise as well as the species…
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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that three percent of households keep reptiles as pets in the United States. While reptiles can be good pets for many families because they are…
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Iguanas need a proper diet in order to stay well. Leafy green vegetables should make up 60 percent of their daily diet. Avoid lettuce because it is like junk food to their diets. Thirty percent should…
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In nature, desert iguanas (Dipsosaurus dorsalis) are vegetarians with occasional herbivore leanings. Desert iguanas enjoy eating soft fruits, leaves, seeds and flowers of native desert plants as well…
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Iguanas are tree-dwelling reptiles that need lots of space to climb and move around. They appreciate a cage that has lots of branches and ramps to use as resting spots and to clamber on. To save on…
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Finding your iguana with a broken leg is distressing for any owner. Having it occur after the reptile vet office is closed can be even more worrisome. Diagnosing the type of fracture and determining…
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Iguana mites are often a problem for iguana owners. These external parasites (which look like tiny moving dots) can damage the health and happiness of captive iguanas, and will do significant harm if…
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If your iguana's enclosure is having mold problems, you have two likely culprits--your humidifier or your iguana's food. Unfortunately mold spores are airborne, so once you have a mold problem it can…
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Living for over 160 million years, dinosaurs were not known for what they truly were until the early 1700s.
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Most iguanas do not tame very well as they don't like to be disturbed or handled, but some iguanas can be tamed by being fed by hand from an early age. Find out why many people don't like the…
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Male iguanas can be social with females but often need to be separated from other male iguanas to avoid violence. Raise socially healthy pet iguanas with tips from a herpetologist in this free video…
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Iguanas possess a row of spines that run from the tip of their heads to the base of their tails. Discover facts about iguanas with information from a published biologist in this free video on lizards…
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Though iguanas are kept and loved as pets worldwide, some areas like Florida, often experience an over population and infestation of these docile lizards. If these creatures increase in population and…
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In the wild, green iguanas can be seen in the Southern American rainforest. When fully grown, an adult iguana can be 4 to 6 feet long. Iguanas have a highly developed sense of sight and smell; they…
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Losing the tip of a tail and claws is common for iguanas, but still unhealthy. Learn how to treat a lost tail in this free reptile video.
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Figure out resources to help you better understand your iguana in this free video.
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Find out about the different weather concerns for an iguana in this free video.
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Understand what is a healthy appearance for an iguana in this free video clip on iguanas.
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Learn how to care for a pet iguana in this free video clip about the species of iguanas.
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Iguanas are great pets that can live for many years when cared for properly. Raising iguanas from small, young lizards, into the large 6-foot-long creatures they will become may take a lot of…
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When you think of playful animals you usually think about dogs or cats-not iguana's. Iguana's, however, can actually be very playful if they have been around humans for quite some time. Since each…
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The hardest part of having a pet iguana is housing it. Iguanas are so sensitive to their environment that they need their housing to stay warm and to be large enough for their sometimes enormous…
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Iguanas can make great pets but a lot of training is required. They are wild animals and, without proper training and taming, can be aggressive and even dangerous. So if you are thinking of getting a…
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When a green iguana is mature it will be anywhere from 4 to 6 feet long. In the wild they can be found in Brazil, the Caribbean Islands, Mexico and Paraguay
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A socialized iguana is a happy iguana. It can be a long and trying process to socialize an iguana, but it's as rewarding for him as it is for you. In the wild, iguanas live in social groups where they…
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Anyone who lives an a slightly arid region knows what's like to have a lizard loose in the house. Removing them has always involved a big chase, and a few bites on the fingers. But there's an easy…
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Iguanas are one of the most popular pet lizards for their large size and easy care. Buying an iguana is a matter of researching ahead of time and then purchasing the iguana and all the accessories…
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Pet iguanas can engage in two types of play: individual and partner play with a human or another animal. Encourage play by paying attention to what your pet iguana likes to do.
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Iguanas make great pets for older children. They're inexpensive and easy to care for and live happy, placid lives for up to 10 years.
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Iguanas make great pets for children over 8 years old. Pet iguanas love to roam loose around the house, but for when you're not around, and to provide the proper heat and humidity, you'll need a…
