| Iguanas reflect a character of simplicity, patience, | | | | aquarium with ample space for them to move about |
| peace and endurance. They represent nature, the | | | | and contain some branches for them to cling on and |
| endangered species and its preservation. They are | | | | exercise their muscles. There must be proper |
| owned mostly by people who are advocates of | | | | ventilation. It must be always kept clean. Wild as |
| nature, native arts and music about nature. They are | | | | they are, they could still contract infection if attacked |
| owned by people whose personality is close to their | | | | by bacteria that thrives on dirt and filth. |
| characters. However, Iguanas are cool pets; they can | | | | 3) Environment - The surroundings of the iguanas |
| be owned by any pet lovers young and old. | | | | must reflect its natural habitat. In terms of smell, |
| However, to own them requires proper knowledge | | | | sound and temperature, the area must be free of |
| on their characteristics and how to take care of | | | | pollutants from air and sound. Just imagine that their |
| them. | | | | natural habitat are on top of the trees, with clean air |
| The following are the important points that need | | | | and the ambiance of the flowing water nearby, birds |
| attention | | | | chirping and the cool air breezing unto the leaves. |
| 1) Feeding - During the early stage of their life, young | | | | That should be adapted as much as possible if not |
| Iguanas devour insects as their body need protein. | | | | total clean air and peaceful surroundings only. The |
| Nevertheless, as they grow old, they require plant | | | | temperature must be maintained at 25 to 35 deg C. |
| foods rich in calcium, phosphorous and potassium. By | | | | 4) Light - Iguanas need sunlight but too much |
| nature, iguanas are herbivores. They only eat insects | | | | exposure is also harmful. They being cold blooded |
| as survival instinct when there is no food available in | | | | animals need to keep warm. Artificial UVB and UVA |
| the wilds. | | | | light which are controlled automatically are available in |
| Protein is good for the young, but for adults, protein | | | | the pet shops. |
| is not advisable because their digestive system will | | | | If one is serious in taking care an iguana, he must be |
| not be able to digest them properly. Being natural | | | | very serious too in learning first on its characteristics |
| herbivores, their digestive track is designed only to | | | | and he must be prepared to address the necessary |
| process plants, fruits and vegetables. Since they | | | | requirements to nurture the iguana, reach its full |
| poorly digest proteins, it could crystallize and damage | | | | growth potential and remain healthy throughout its |
| its kidneys and gouts. | | | | lifetime. It is just like being committed to a life that |
| In fact there was comparative observation between | | | | was adopted and it all depends on you to take care |
| iguanas fed with insects and iguanas fed with | | | | of it. Perhaps you need each other, so the man must |
| vegetables. Those fed with purely vegetables that | | | | do its role. He takes care; the iguana remains healthy, |
| reach faster growth and lives longer than those who | | | | grows beautifully and become a symbol of success |
| eat insects. | | | | to its owner. |
| 2) Housing - Iguanas must be kept in cages or glass | | | | |