| The giant green iguana as its name implies describes | | | | one of its favorites and its potassium content is |
| that indeed it is a large reptile and ideal for pet lovers | | | | important for their growth. Other nutrients that must |
| who love to take care of large animals. They grow | | | | be ensured for iguanas are vitamin d, phosphorous |
| to about the length of 5 to 6 feet on growth rate | | | | and calcium. Twice a week, the iguanas must be |
| faster than human growth. It can reach maximum | | | | dispensed with vitamin and mineral supplements since |
| size in only about 4 to 5 years. Its life span can reach | | | | being out in the wild, access to the natural source of |
| to about 12 to 15 years. | | | | such nutrients are not present. |
| The cage for keeping giant green iguanas must be | | | | It would be wise to consult regularly with your local |
| large enough to cover its size with allowance to | | | | veterinarian for advice and maintenance of a pet |
| provide freedom of movement. Ideal size must be | | | | reptile. It could be a good practice, if your giant |
| twice its length in width and same length in height | | | | green iguana could be taught to ride in you car for |
| and width. Approximately this will be about 12 ft x 6 | | | | the regular doctor visits. |
| ft x 6 ft. | | | | During the mating season, male iguanas tend to |
| This large size also gives space for tree branches for | | | | become grumpy and aggressive. It would be wise to |
| the giant green iguanas to stay on and move about | | | | find a partner for him to get a release of his |
| for the much needed muscle exercise and mood | | | | aggressiveness. During this season on the other hand, |
| toning. As much as possible, the cage must contain | | | | female iguanas may lay unfertilized eggs. During this |
| the likeness of its natural habitat surroundings. | | | | stage, female iguanas are more sensitive and delicate. |
| Iguanas come from the jungles of tropical exotic | | | | Care must be given to ensure them of a peaceful |
| forests which are rich in fresh air with no air or noise | | | | and quiet laying of her eggs. |
| pollutants. | | | | When acquiring giant green iguanas from pet shops |
| Iguanas are natural plant eaters but they are also | | | | because a child requested for it. Pet owners must |
| omnivorous meaning they could eat plants and | | | | know what are to be expected including its size, life |
| animals alike. They eat leaves, fruits and vegetables. | | | | span, behavior, feeding habits and its desired |
| If you put in a cricket inside its cage, it will go hunt | | | | surroundings. Otherwise the pet may end up unhappy |
| for it. However care must be given not to give giant | | | | and may die prematurely. The new pet owners must |
| green iguanas with veggies that can be harmful to | | | | be willing to adapt to its needs as it grows. |
| them like spinach, cauliflower and beets because they | | | | From its growing stage, care must be given to them |
| contain mild acids that are considered toxic for the | | | | in terms of temperature, environmental state, food |
| lizard. Brussels sprouts are also not good for them | | | | intake and supplemental foods and regular visits to its |
| because of possible salmonella contamination. | | | | veterinarian. |
| Fruits are also eaten by giant green iguanas. Banana is | | | | |