Why Iguanas Like to Climb

Any habitat is not complete without some excellentthem to be too tall for your guy to reach in and take
climbing and basking areas for your iguana. He willa drink.
want to move around and have something to do.In addition to providing a bowl for food and water,
As for what you should provide or how you shouldyou'll want to include a container that your iguana can
make these structures; that's up to you. You'll wantget into and out of easily so that he or she can have
them to be wide enough to hold your large, fullya nice soak. Fill it just slightly with water as a small
grown iguana. Instead of using branches, though,amount of water can cause your iguana to drown. In
purchase planks of wood and then cover themaddition, make sure that as he is climbing in and out,
completely with the same materials you've coveredthe container is not going to tip on him.
your flooring with. Some of the best material to doYou'll have to monitor his use of this soaking tub for
this with is indoor/outdoor carpeting.a while, especially when he is younger as they often
You'll want to cover the entire board and the climbingstruggle with water and can drown. In addition, they
structures with this carpeting. This will give them theirlove to use it for a bathroom! So, make sure you
necessary grip to grab onto their structure to movemonitor and clean this tub often. Don't skip it though
around.as they need it to help them to shed their skin.
You'll want to completely wrap the board with theAnother area to provide for your iguana within their
carpeting and then secure it. Don't leave anything tohabitat is that of a hiding place. They really like to get
be exposed as this can cause tears and injury toaway and hide from view for a bit during each day.
your iguana. Again, just like the flooring, cover theYou can purchase or build your own hiding structures,
wood with vinyl sheets that can be wiped down.which is especially important for younger iguanas.
Then, wrap in the carpeting. You'll have to removeAs they get older, though, your iguana won't need an
the carpeting and clean regularly so make sure it'sentire box to hide in. Instead, he's more interested in
easy to do this.having a location that may be just a bit out of the
Within your habitat, you'll need to put in your foodway, such as an area that may have an obstructed
and water bowls. They must be sturdy otherwiseview by design of the climbing structures.
your pet will knock them over. In addition, don't allow