Basic Iguana Care

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[@Mosactus]

The best thing to do about housing is potty train your iguana so it can be out in the house mostly cageless. They will often choose their spot to poop (mostly around a pool of water) and stick to it. So you can then replace it when they use it like a litter box. The best thing to do is be super consistent with your rewards with them. Mine also gets outside time to play in the sunshine though so she's spoiled. This video has good advice for food.

[@deserehoward8555]

I have a small koi pond and I would like to raise my now 3 month old green iguana to be a free range pet in my home. What are the chances that I will be able to take her outdoors in my fenced in yard and let her play in the koi pond?

[@martincrazereptiles8477]

iguana always been my Number 1 pet been keeping iguanas for 15 years now

[@jackieschierenberg6095]

Awesome, I have had my first for 3 years now, Love him so much, learning so much..

[@teasipping8696]

does the gender manner when it comes to attitude and taming? :o because i really want one.

[@Kami-sz9xf]

Martin Rowlands Reptiles yeah your profile pic is also a iguana

[@amonkeybird]

@@teasipping8696 females are easy for attitude, but the worry is more when they are either carrying eggs, egg bound.. not eating; wanting to sleep a good bit because of breeding season. Males can get very sassy.

[@christiansanchez1486]

I've never owned an iguana but I'm very knowledgeable of their care so when it comes to reptile ownership I'm beginner but not a ignorant beginner.

[@PBbasstracker]

If the iguana bites you, don't react!!! I have 6 iguanas and they are all wild caught, they don't bite me anymore. If they know them biting you does nothing then they stop biting. Promise

[@antoniogallardo7847]

How do you maintain 6, please tell me your secret

[@ReyesBrothers]

Nick Stites hi what do you put on the ground of the iguana cage ?

[@flotechno3920]

Nick Stites do the bites hurt?

[@lorenahurtadoval4237]

@FLO Techno yes when I searched online it says some peoples fingers got ripped off by the iguana

[@CJ_725]

Thank you so much this will be so helpful

[@rae5456]

This video helped a lot I went to your website and bought tons of vitamins of variety foods for my little guy. I knew he needed more variety I just didn't know what pellet diet would be best to supplement.

[@griffinbear9056]

It's about 7 months so I'll look into getting a mercury vapor bulb! Thanks you soo much for the help! By far the best reptile channel on KZbin!

[@thedragonmaster7332]

Before video: IGUANAS ARE COOL!! I WANT ONE!!! After video: never mind...

[@madellynpineda5020]

the dragon master lmao true, me being a cat person never had considered having one, but my dad is moving so I'm over here trying to learn about them bcz he can't take his baby iguana with him. Cats are easier to handle 😅😅

[@koban4493]

Same

[@amonkeybird]

@@madellynpineda5020 they are ALOT like cats. What happened to your dad's iggy?

[@demon1822]

Really well done video! I had an iguana for 15 years, and he got BIG! Great pet if you spend time with them, but too many people buy them for the kidlets and don't realize how to properly care for them. I had mine way before the internet, so I read several books. It also helped to have a vet who knew exotics and was willing to make house calls. Giving an iguana a shot is no picnic.

[@peridottheiguanna7050]

Thanks! This really helped a lot. I usually give my iguana kale and stawberrys everyday, I added a free carrots and a tiny slice of bannana

[@davidcasler8913]

Great Video!! Best I've seen so far on iguana care. I learned a lot. Thanks!!!

[@forlornqueen]

Lol I almost lost it when I erroneously thought you said to feed shredded cheese but then I realized you were talking about grating veggies. I'm so glad you emphasized their care needs without vilifying them. I grew up with iguanas and love them but waiting until we buy land and build our dream home someday before getting them again. I think if you don't live in a suitable climate for an outdoor enclosure which includes me atm then they should really have free rome of a room with a basking area for each one and not be kept in cages unless you have like a full hight walk in closet sized custom enclosure but at that piont why not let them have a room

[@kidzeus497]

thank u... this video has helped me understand alot about iguana's.... especially since i have no clue about them .... i am hoping to get a baby iguana that i can raise and after watching this video i realized they are still cool and sorta like a lil person you'll be glad to have .... thanks alot again and hope to be buying from ur store soon

[@timf8449]

Great video, and an excellent presentation!

[@mhiggs8001]

Thank you so much! This has been very helpful!!

[@bethwithnoahherservicedog7826]

My iguana is ten years old lol he sleeps with me when it's cold I always have my heating blanket on he has a huge cage he runs through the house all day he loves my dog and rabbit he's my baby when I take a shower I have to keep the door shut and he gets really mad he rams the door my dog and him play alot together and my rabbit also loves him best pet in the world

[@amonkeybird]

aw!!! he sounds amazing!!!

[@matthewdavies2057]

There is nothing more fun than taking your friendly adult 6 foot long iguana out on a warm day wearing his chihuahua harness and leash to scare the bejesus out of the neighborhood kids and random tourists on the beach. Man do they freak out. The iguana seems to enjoy the show too.

[@cherishedvalor]

Your iguana seems chill. I hope mine will Be like that when he’s bigger. I’m going to try so hard to make him comfortable and happy.

[@AdreyM978]

Best video I've seen so far on taking care of these little guys. wish I could have known half of this stuff 18 years back when I first got my 2 baby iguanas. They both passed away 5 years later. One dehydrated he got in to puberty and I though he was sick! The second got a flea infestation from a new iguana and no mater how much I cleaned the tank they did not go away. For both cases I went to pet shops for advice and now that I think about it they didn't know anything. Gave me a spray for the fleas 😒 cleaned the tank everyday, they still died. Was such a great lost to me as a kid. They loved banana btw names were sticky and stinky

[@Drcasket]

Great video! Nice red Iguana also, I hope you post him again as he or she grows. I have owned a few nice ones and they do take a lot of work.

[@ashleycookiecrumble7609]

Very helpful video, thank you!

[@nickdriver1638]

thanks jen for picking this one

[@LivVilsDeville66]

I love my Iguana. Hes really small and a lot of work but he is worth all of it. Hes been home here with me for a week and yesterday he crawled into my hand. Hes also eating food from my hand. What I have learned with jesse is to let him come to me and not vixe versa. He seems to be thriving with me as compared to how he was at the pet store. I do lots of reading and reserching to make sure I am keeping him happy and healthy.

[@lilkam4072]

Getting a green iguana very soon, really hope this helps

[@wickedteddy5789]

Thanks for this video it was really helpful my iguana has been mis treated not properly nurtured so I'm happy fo know how to help my new baby iguana get healthy like it should be so thankyou

[@annbathory3873]

I have a T albino Iguana. And honestly he is the love of my life. He goes everywhere with me. For his food I just had a greenhouse built and I grow his food. Inside he has his own platform where he can bask in the sun while I garden

[@amonkeybird]

I love that you grow his food, instead of pellets.

[@marleneguth6261]

thanks. wonderful info and we'll done!!

[@majinbuu7306]

My iguana is a little bigger and she'ss doing well thanks for extra info and I use lights that have basking and uv in one bulb but I use 150watts . I have a 4ft by 3ft tall .

[@kayledesouza5210]

very informitive. thanks for uploading !

[@GamesGamp]

I'm thinking about getting an Iguana, I have owned a bearded dragon for 6 years before she sadly died because of a fungus transmitted through another reptile. All the vets told me she was exceptionally healthy and beautiful and that I was taking great care of her. Now that she is gone I am strongly thinking about getting an iguana. I was wondering, for someone like me who had a bearded dragon before, if an iguana would be a challenge compared to a bearded dragon. I am for sure up to the task of taking extra good care of it as I did for my beardie. The second question I have is if iguanas make good companions to sped time with. Thank you for taking the time to answer! -Hugh

[@kamalei4932]

Love the video! but whats the most important things in this video to feed them?

[@mushasherps8734]

Planing on getting one

[@lynettemora9369]

Thank You love the video

[@sherrykeeney7376]

Wow!! That was alot of information!! I live in south Florida they thrive here in the wild so l get to enjoy them without having to do all that today one was stuck in the plastic coated chain link fence 3/4 of the way threw - back hips & legs just would not go threw so it took 2 of us & we had to get her out backwards - it worked but she went right back into the chain link again 3 times!! She insisted on coming into my yard - actually l think she was looking for the place with room underneath where ducks come in & go out but she was not quite to that spot maybea,4 feet from it? - we left her alone thinking she would realize she has to back out not go forward - & she almost had it - so this 4th time before she realized she was free of the fence again l tossed her into the grass away from the fence & finally!! She went up in the tree - they walk by us in the yard like they could care less & munch on the greenery - l swear they recognize us & know we are not going to bother them - lve gotten some GREAT pictures!! I think this way is the absolute best - & they adore 🌺 hibiscus flowers!! If a flower blooms guaranteed it'll be gone before the day is out l LOVE them where they are - even though their not native their everywhere!!

[@pitbulllife3790]

can the shedding problem happen with another lizard? love these videos so helpful , can you do a leopard gecko, crested gecko, and alligator skink?

[@willydilly98]

i love your videos jen :D

[@joshdavis8146]

I bought that for spark that you showed underneath food bowl dish he borrowed his self in there

[@LittleBigAnimals]

I love iguanas, favourite reptile :)

[@abrahamalmendariz2530]

went to the shop and it was awesome they have everything keep it up lllreptile rules; oh yah and so do iguanas

[@tedandpatiwagner]

Jen your flipping awesome... Roni Loves you.

[@nickthedick0706]

Great video :) but next couple videos about care for the reptiles. Can you actually set up the tank. I think you make really cool looking tanks and gives me more ideas for future tanks ! Thanks

[@cherishedvalor]

Can you help me with selecting the right lighting for a huge cage? I’m custom building a giant enclosure for my 6 month old red iguana. I want to make sure I’ve got the right lighting since I’m going to build it into the enclosure. Also what size would you recommend building the enclosure? If need be I have an extra bedroom I can take the couch out of and put his enclosure in, so I can do almost any size. He will have the run of the house when he’s bigger, I won’t be keeping him in the enclosure ...but yeah. I want to make the best enclosure possible.

[@adamdurann363]

Thank you !!! I was wondering if you can do a Chinese water dragon ! I need help please.

[@chrishodge3610]

U R AWSOME... THANK U SO MUCH...

[@darrenturner7248]

when using this kit do u need a thermostat or do u just switch on and of

[@Silikx]

hi i have a green iguana got him in aug last year and he is still very timid do u have any tips to get him more used to handling.

[@PBbasstracker]

Lady, your awesome

[@jackaiken6777]

Hey i have a baby green iguana and im wondering how early can i House him outside? And how often should i mist him if thé temp is between 80 and 90 degrees?

[@momerasa5257]

lllreptile i saw on your web site you made a store in vegas and i live there do you have green iguanas to sell there i plan on getting one for my brother since hes moving out and he wanted one but busy with work and he researched alot for them

[@ladyspider2536]

I've always wanted an iguana!

[@Christian-cq5ne]

Whats your largest size reptarium, also he isnt gonna be able to really tare through the mesh right?

[@blenman]

So i want to get a baby green iguana and house him in a 4ft long X 3ft wide X 4ft tall tank. I plan to keep it outdoors since i live in the caribbean. Is this adequate room?

[@DukesHound]

Is there a place where i can get an Iguana? i wanna get one but here in maryland dont know where to get one

[@chrisnavin123]

Does this also apply to desert iguanas, because i am thinking of getting one?

[@Creepsurvivor]

Thinking of getting a iguana for myself will a 3ft viv do i can upgrade

[@toxicisrael7974]

whats better for an iguana a open air Terrain or glass terrain?

[@RoboNarples-et6ky]

Do you have a complete iguana kit?

[@rocknroll131313]

For wood in the cage for my iguana to climb on, I went to a lake near my home on got some large pieces of drift wood (so it would be smooth) and sanitized it to cut costs:)

[@griffinbear9056]

He has a nice 28 In. Long 5.0 reptisun bulb and and he climbs right up to it so it seems he is getting enough UVB, but I have been handling him every 3 days or so in an effort to get him tamed by the time he is an adult so I wail stop that. At what point should I be able to handle him? Thank you so much for your time and help!

[@LLLReptile1]

griffin bear When he's eating consistently, you can start trying to interact with him bit by bit. See if his appetite increases without the handling, and then you can start trying to hand feed him. Once he's eating out of your hand, you can start coaxing him out to be held for short periods, and go from there. Look at it more like building trust rather than "taming", and it'll be a bit easier. Make sure the UVB bulb is no older than 6 to 10 months, it may not be putting off enough UVB anymore.

[@paulafurnare-biggs1713]

should i be considered if my iguana isnt as big as he should? u said that one is but 4 months mines 6-7 months and mybe about that size .... he seems healthy and happy but he is a really picky eater he wont eat alot of stuff and that stuff he does like i dont want to give to every single day ...

[@crestedgeckobobfather1645]

i really want a moniter or a big lizard what would be a good beginner choice

[@Baggettful]

I agree with you that iguanas take alot of work.... I have a male two year old green iguana named Iggyman, My iguana is friendly and he loves to be petted but it took a while for him to let me do that. I think that if anyone is thinking about getting a iguana they need to do research and see if they have the time to spend with the iguana and do they have the money to take care of a iguana.

[@andyizarraras2956]

My new iguana is probably a couple weeks old but when I hold it it stays on me for a little and after it tries to run away is that normal?

[@chuckpelayo9487]

Hi Jen, I'm in love! LOL.... But anyway regarding my baby green Iguana. as you know. My Gertrude has been forced to eat Via a hyper syringe. I have great hopes that Gertrude and I will make it. Now on a personal note, I've finally got Gertrude to take a shit in the tub and her eating habits are improving slowly. I have made puree veggies with a mixture of her Candy known as a variety of melons. I will keep in touch with you as by know I'm not ready to give Gertrude up so easily. Thanks for your help. Chuck

[@marlonjoelhammond7193]

er....I have an iguana and its really hard to find out what type it is (we live in asia) so do you know how i could find out? because the owner of the petshop didn't tell us....

[@andyizarraras2956]

I just bought a brand-new iguana from the pet store but its just a couple weeks old I think but it keeps trying to escape from its cage and it doesn't eat in front of me or drink is that normal and when I hold it it tries to run away

[@roscoefields3368]

hi, I am 14 years old. I have an iguana, and he is 7 months old right now. I was wondering when he gets bigger. would it be okay if I het a 6ft tall 5ft wide cage once he gets bigger. right now I have him in a 3ft cage. I have a UV light in the front and in the back I have my basking he lamp which is shining directly on the tree that I put up for him and I have my night light for night time, and I also have a log for him to cool under. I put a variety of vegetables in his bowl every day.

[@tommyma09]

if i build a large cage for the iguana and will last till it is an adult. Will it be stressed out when it is a baby because the cage is too large?

[@brodykoehn3997]

my iguana lives at my school and he is over 3 feet long and super friendly

[@oni8581]

Brody Koehn he lives at your school? Who takes care of it? That sounds cool lol

[@thatonedog819]

カメMvrco at my university we have an animal house. They take care of the animals on campus

[@vintium-adn674]

Thankyou - for your advice| a baby One just came Home - I hope a can give him or she a Welcome new day of the year 2023 - I got scared then I thought I can do it with help - blessings to you

[@username7258]

There Horrible pets

[@mayaglenn1882]

Sparky!!!!

[@elizabethchada894]

my iguana won't eat his food if I put calcium on it... but I do give him the vitamin fortified dry food along with his fruits/veggies/greens and he loves that. is that alright?

[@shanavalkyria3438]

I had one when i was about 12. I was given a large cage for her. Had her around 5 years mostly ed her thawed frozen vegitables, romaine with some other vegiies and ruits at times. She liked me and was fine with others so long as she could see me, if i let the room she would no longer want to be held by whoever had her. She really hated when i had to visit my father in another state and was gone or a ew weeks at a time. She died after 5 years but though i read a few books i never added vitamins into her diet/ She really liked eating ants as well, never cought her eating any other insects. She use to be able to run around on our screen in porch in Florida.

[@tilikumstudios9350]

I have a green iguana name reptar he is a juvenile and I love him😍

[@arcanine221]

What wattage bulb would you use for a cage that is 24x24x48

[@mmajeed7521]

Hala my brother possible help you I want to know how to be the temperature of hatch egg and iguana moisture after a few

[@renandgd]

A question: what if i cant give a sun bath to my iguana every week, what would happen? I also have a problem with the humidity, it stays about 50% to 60%...I have a mini waterfall inside the terrarium and i thougth it would solve the problem, but it didn`t...=S You have any advice?

[@kh1129]

So cute.

[@joshdavis8146]

I run my Frogger machine for my baby blue iguana is 5 months old don't know if it's a girl or boy yet is looking really pretty

[@davidahern961]

Can you still start with a big tank for a baby I have a tank now that I used for my bearded dragons which probably would do but I would like to just make a big tank and put him into it would that be alright

[@billgardner1254]

Have you heard of C.A.T. ( constructional aggression treatment ), and what are your thoughts on using this process? Do you recommend another type of "therapy" for taming juvenile iguana iguana? Thanks. Bill

[@LLLReptile1]

I haven't heard of that myself, sorry. I don't know that there's a particular therapy I'd recommend for attempting to tame an iguana. Generally, patience and routine are what help iguanas calm down and become accustomed to people. Iguanas also go through an adolescent/teenage stage much like people, where they are irritable, cranky, and moody just like teenage humans. Most of them outgrow it, but some adult iguanas remain constantly grumpy.

[@billgardner1254]

Thank you very much for your suggestion. I have a juvenile who has been with me since he was 6mos. or so. He is approx. 2 ½ . He is still skittish, but not nearly as much as he use to be. Any and all advice on how to tame my ig is welcome. The less stress I can give him is less stress on me as well. I have subscribed and I will be viewing more of your videos . Thank you again. Bill

[@mshafiq06]

Wow its a nice iguana

[@christianz344]

Could you guys maybe do a taming video, Everytime I see a baby one (in the pet store) they're just very jumpy or nippy always trying to run away. Not sure if it's because they're wild caught or if it's just because they're young. So if I get one from a breeder would there be a better chance it's more calmed down?

[@jules9096]

Hey..I got a really cute nice and little iguana yesterday for an early 10th birthday present and I love him ask the Petco assistant to see if it’s a male or female. Because females are WAY MORE NICE:)

[@yungpedialyte998]

It can depend because about 7 months ago I got to one for me one for my stepmom and a wanted the more energetic one but now he’s lazy and hers is a douche

[@devondawson5887]

@@jules9096 u cant tell at that age

[@opame1560]

Jclaire H please please PLEASE don’t get your animals from petco. if you wanna know why, i suggest watching a video about it by goherping, just look it up on youtube.

[@Iguana5k]

@@opame1560 Jeah, petco is garbage. Better get them directly from a breeder that keepsand raises them well.

[@n7cuervoz]

could you please help me i bought an iguana at a local pet shop it has been one week and she doesnt even try to eat she has a heat lamp and a uvb lamp i keep her on a 40 gal tank while i build her big custom cage i feed her mixed greens even tried mixing pellet food there and some yellow squash i tried papaya and nothing she just doesnt even show interest in eating i do have experience on reptiles so i know what i am doing its just that this iguana just wont eat at all she lost a little weight

[@optimuaprima2731]

Need more info, because im planing to have an iguana.

[@103_Nugget]

Can you please make the full package for the iguana please the package that is on the web site package please

[@rahulpb9249]

Hi I am about to get a baby green iguana. I would like to know some things about it. Is it OK to be in home enclosures? Does it has any or will it be affected by any diseases that I should be aware of? What if its bites is that a bad thing for a human? Does it spread any diseases?

[@amonkeybird]

no.. bites will not infect you with a disease. Thats fear propaganda.

[@MrDawg1216]

Can someone help me. I’m having a hard time with my baby iguana lighting. I have a 100watt bulb in but it reaches a max of 86 degrees on the basking side. I was thinking about using a 150 but I don’t know if it’ll be to much she loves climbing so she climbed on a vine that’s probably 8inch from her basking light

[@joshdavis8146]

Pet store said i can used wood out side Lawns that don't have any Zap2it is that true?

[@svihky8680]

Where do I buy on the Internet that Reptarium.

[@EthanWong26]

Ok thanks!

[@israelcabrera4358]

How many days out of the week should I give my iguana fruits.....

[@MrPoloOnline]

Im seriously taking into consideration of getting myself a baby iguana. but im not sure if i want to take the chance of getting a male or female baby iguana (because when they're young they are almost impossible to know wether they are male or female) i want a female because they are not as aggressive or territorial when they reach maturity.. i need advice ASAP..

[@Trillablanco]

Is all the products monitory ?

[@DukesHound]

Can i ask a question why are Bearded Dragon so exspensive then Iguanas?

[@lindalosinger5884]

I have a baby i am trying to keep alive because his 2 previous owners were clueless as ever. The poor guy was frozen when i picked him up and it broke my heart so i begged them to let me take him. His tail keeps dying and im trying to get him in the vet asap. prayers he can finally be seen tomorrow morning. The baby has my heart. I also own a bearded dragon. shes almost a year old now. Shes so lovely. #lizardlife they are my world.

[@cynthiagarcia6560]

Can you do a setup on desert iguanas please thank you 😊😊

[@momerasa5257]

hey desert iguana are TRUE iguana they look like it but not TRUE and i might be wrong but still check

[@blenman]

I actually do mean a glass tank altho i do have to build a wood cover for it. I will also only have live plants in the tank and the substrate will be a mat of live grass. I will also be able to move it out of direct sunlight if the days get too hot

[@somepne6834]

Have a water bottle, spray its food with water to keep hydrated. Also get a medicine grinder, grind vitamins and commercial food then sprinkle over vegetables. Spray with water.

[@rcassidywork]

How big of a cage do you need for them?

[@maddiekendig3922]

Do I keep a the basking light on at night?