Bobo’s NEW Green Iguana Enclosure, Setup, UVB, and SPECIAL UPDATE!!

In this video we get Bobo set up in his new enclosure, which is actually a ferret cage, check out his response, get him properly supplemented with UV lighting and talk about the updates we made to the bare bones enclosure

[@nikkigamble2285]

Offer him a mango piece when trying to get him to not run away and to approach you. It's how I trained all 4 of my iggies. Nice cage. Good job.❤

[@MrPeter924]

Nice 👍 video Reptiles Green Lguana. Nice 👍New ferret cage New enclosure. Cool Reptiles pet 👍

[@dylanlester6728]

Ive had my green iguana for almost 7 years now and he's great

[@sixteezchild]

GREAT JOB Dad! He looks great in his new house!

[@JackieFuckingChan]

Modifying a ferret enclosure with plexiglass is perfect. Never would have thought of that.

[@cristinekulkowsky9654]

Wow, you really did Bobo's cage up, it is looking so good 👍👍👍!!!

[@ur_fav_55]

Wow Thank you, know I have a idea on how to set up my Green Iguanas cage.

[@greenfairyarchive]

I love Bobo and so does my girl, Zucchi!

[@carlsei3396]

It’s all about trial and error. What works best for you and your iguana. I like the plexiglass add-on.

[@beararmstactical7343]

Carsey Wilcox thanks! He Took a few days to get used to it but it’s working out pretty well

[@juicyshea15]

I love his home so beautiful. Im really watching and learning because I'm going to get me 2 Blue Iggies and I can't wait but I need alot of knowledge first before I get them. And learn everything I can thank you. Your video is amazing alot of help Kuddos😍😍😍🦎🦎🦕🦕💙💙

[@madisynmazgay357]

Woah I can’t wait to have my iguana in something like that !

[@RippingStars]

Please dont. That cage is way too small

[@madisynmazgay357]

Ultrahaphazard No it isn’t. Tins of people have iguanas in critter nations. And plus my iguana is stunted so he’d fit

[@beararmstactical7343]

Ultrahaphazard he was a baby in this video!! He has since been upgraded to a much bigger enclosure

[@johnalver]

Great job!

[@beararmstactical7343]

safid fujioka thanks!!

[@OGvandal]

He's beautiful very bright green

[@Purrrari]

i just rescued a 6 month old iguana ( Spikelyn, because it's too soon to tell if she's a she or he?? ) he came with metal wired cage sort of like the one you have Bobo in, but i switched Spikely over to a ReptiBreeze 24x24x48 and hooked it up with some silk plants & branches and whatnot, but i think its still not holding humility the way i'd ( she ) like. she's not eating very well. =( I'm a first time Iguana mum so any thoughts//advise would be appreciated. ...also is it safe to use a heating pad on the reptibreeze set up? or should i purchase some plexiglass to stick the heating pad on??

[@beararmstactical7343]

Kit Kroon the reptibreeze should be fine as long as you’re using it with a thermostat to control the temp. Maybe consider using an overhead light/infrared heater combo for warmth..

[@beararmstactical7343]

As for humidity, it may be worth investing in a misting system like the Mist King starter kit😎

[@appollex]

3:46 you can see a ghost

[@beararmstactical7343]

Appollex 😂😂😂the ghost of vapers past

[@dcmarvelsmaybeking9716]

Lol

[@aliziavilla9830]

Definitely gained another subscriber with this one! ❤️

[@bluraymex23]

Beautiful iguana. Love his mansion.

[@rgerdts4169]

How do you keep humidity in there seems like a challenge lol

[@beararmstactical7343]

rgerdts4169 the added plexiglass plus the live plants definitely help

[@insunreliable7875]

I was thinking about doing something similar with a large bird cage that I have. What did you use to secure the Plexiglas to the bars? Looks like you just used some clips?

[@wangkai92]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing! How did you anchor the glass on the side of the enclosure and where can I get the glassy thing? Homedepot?

[@beararmstactical7343]

It’s just plexiglass from Home Depot. I drilled holes in it and used zip ties to fasten it on!

[@moniquehernandez1434]

More details on the cage and updates with the pixie glass and all the details would be nice

[@beararmstactical7343]

Monique Hernandez will do!!

[@Niksonfire-zo7on]

Reptilia Exotica is this enclosure going to be his for the rest of his life

[@beararmstactical7343]

Absolutely not...he will outgrow this in a few months

[@Niksonfire-zo7on]

Reptilia Exotica oh good would you recommend this enclosure for a juvenile

[@beararmstactical7343]

I sure would

[@janethaire522]

Where did you find your perching logs? I will be using the same cage. Thanks Janet

[@aridivinity7123]

My blue one is about this size and the same way

[@cristinekulkowsky9654]

This looks like a great place for the eguana to live for a while anyway I think it's cool!!!

[@shadowassasin7312]

hey how did u get the pexi glass on there?

[@beararmstactical7343]

SHADOW ASSASIN drilled 2 holes on either side of the bars and zip tied them on!

[@MrPeter924]

Nice video. ..... Green Lquana

[@Boshi_The_Last_Dragon]

Noway mines also Bobo

[@angelmojarro5584]

I like his color and I like his tank

[@janethaire522]

Where did u get the climbing logs. I have purchased that same as well.

[@leafeader8711]

Morning Vernon. I just ordered the Feisty Ferret cage in order to set up an enclosure for an iguana to be acquired. Could you let me know the process you used to attach the plexiglass to the sides. I will likely be getting a hatchling and I am concerned about him/her easily sneaking out. And of course, adding a bit of plexi-siding will help with temp retention.

[@user-rt8ut2gs5l]

How do you keep his humidity just right for him !!! I have a baby blue and going crazy ???

[@mosoothes]

Would you put a Minnie pool inside? I have an iguana and I know that they are tropical so I assume they like to swim. So, I been thinking about adding a 2-3 ft pool in the Terrarium

[@MrOjay420]

I like it 💯👌

[@beararmstactical7343]

Ojay thanks!!

[@detrimentkoi2137]

Hi there ive got a 9 week old green iguana that seems to eat somedays and not others ive had her for a about 6 days now , also i use a 100w bulb in with her and sometimes she tends to open her mouth and pant is this normal or should i turn the bulbs off for a few hours each day untill she stops doing it

[@beararmstactical7343]

You should definitely make sure the enclosure is large enough so that she can go somewhere else and get cool if need be...What kind of enclosure is it?

[@detrimentkoi2137]

@@beararmstactical7343 its a 3ft viv at the moment untill i finish building her other one , trying to build it so she can stay in that one without me changing it when she get bigger , proper scatty but i guess thats what there all like when you first get them

[@beararmstactical7343]

MarksyTV might be too warm for her...I’d make sure the light is at one end of the Viv so it’s not heating the whole thing evenly(so she can choose her temp) and also I’d check the warmest point with an infrared thermometer and make sure it’s between like 90 and 105(at the warmest)

[@queencancwr4817]

Just bought a baby one. How much pixie glass you use for that cage?

[@cassaundramartinez]

How did you add the plexiglass?? I want to add it to mine

[@angelmojarro5584]

I love her iguana

[@cwflag1]

On the plexi glass, did you have to drill additional holes for ventilation or was the gaps in the bars good enough

[@beararmstactical7343]

cwflag1 Well there is no plexiglass on the top or bottom so he has plenty of ventilation!

[@gennerobootz6490]

Where did you get the glass and what type of glass glass is it?

[@jackleo4435]

Cool

[@beararmstactical7343]

Jack Leó hey thanks!!

[@lleajennings3572]

Reptilia Exotica I have some questions that maybe you can answer. What would be the perfect size forever home for my iguana. don't wanna have to change it out every year or so? Can i use a large macaws cage as a forever home or do i go bigger? Thanks in advance

[@beararmstactical7343]

Bigger is always better! A large outdoor enclosure Is probably ideal if You can pull it off in your local climate something about 6 feet tall by 8 feet wide by 12 feet long would probably work pretty well

[@SpiritualGoddess69]

I just watched your vid and we are exactly where you are with the new set up. The question I have is: How did yours work out and what did you do after (Does he have a bigger home now)? Did Bobo become more friendlier since then? Our Ziggy acts the same way as Bobo, so I’m just wondering how it went for you. Thanks!

[@trk_tae-mainchannel4130]

How to u keep the humidity up

[@gregorysteinhofer8863]

How does he do with the plastic ramps? Maybe some felt or something to help him climb? I need to upgrade my red iguana cage and this is a good idea. Good video

[@beararmstactical7343]

Gregory Steinhofer he does great!! Iguanas are naturally amazing climbers(even though they wouldn’t seem like it) but he utilizes the Ramos all the time!

[@valentinesoldeliora1085]

what's the difference between plexi and acylic which has more thermal durability also a tutorial on how u put it on cage and detail on were u got logs would be appreciated

[@beararmstactical7343]

Valentine Sol Deliora so the plexi is actually a polycarbonate sheet from Lowe’s suitable for greenhouse walls/roofs so durability is high....I just measured the sheets, scored them with a sharp utility knife, and snapped them over the edge of my workbench. Then drilled 2 holes on either side of the cage bars and zip tied them to the bars near the 4 corners of the sheets. Easy peasy

[@Shotbychose]

What size plexi did you get? I bought the same cage for my iggy?

[@Benzini9]

Hey Vernon, I built a big enclosure for our prep of getting a blue iguana. We plan on keeping him outside and he will have good sun exposure. Do we need a UVB light? Or just the basking and heat lamp? Thanks!

[@beararmstactical7343]

Benzini9 You do not need a UVB light outdoors. Honestly, just a basking lamp or ceramic heat emitter To make sure he can properly regulate his temperature will be more than sufficient! 😎

[@islandman6621]

Thank Yu❗ i bin looking for something like this for my Red iguana

[@BleuSaphir]

How did you attach the plexiglass onto the cage?

[@cjturtle2792]

Nice

[@beararmstactical7343]

cj turtle thanks CJ!

[@ricardoperez9377]

Love the cage I need me one of these asap ! 🚀

[@denisserico3466]

Nice, I got a green iguana he free roams be does got a cage so wen I go out i sometimes put him in there.... but don't vape so close to ur iguana the smoke is not good for them

[@beararmstactical7343]

Denisse Rico thanks for the tip!

[@asixyearold2085]

Denisse Rico I wouldnt let the iguana out all the time since they can become territotial with places in your house and dont let you go there

[@matthewguess74]

How do you keep the humidity level correct in a setup like that? Right now I have my baby igg in a 40 gal tank, and using a reptile humidifier for the correct humidity and I have to keep it flowing relatively fast to keep it at 70% humid level. Is it, as they get older they don't need as much humidity or is it just exaggerated the amount of humidity needed?

[@midnightcryptworx]

My iguana used to be named BoBo lol. short for Bowen from DragonHeart

[@techgurl100]

Can you tell me where you got the branches and logs? I can’t find any that are that high quality anywhere. Also, would you mind telling me what you used to keep the plexiglass on the wires? Great video btw!

[@cristinekulkowsky9654]

What do you do at night? I know you have to get a night heat light and your humidifier, what I was thinking of doing is put up some plexiglass and I hope that works out for her.

[@dionnecardona5740]

What kind of plexiglass did you use i need to know

[@cristinekulkowsky9654]

I just love Bobo he's the best. Well except for my eguana but I'm some issues with my eguana. I got her in a 40 gallon inclosure and she is just growing so fast so I am going to get my dresser out from where it is and start building a big house for her. It will be from floor to ceiling and about 5 feet long and 4 or 5 feet wide so I think that will be good. I guess I will.sell the other cage I bought.

[@yesiiii2389]

What kind of food should I give a baby iguanas ? So they can be strong and healthy ?

[@beararmstactical7343]

Latoya iii start with leafy greens as a base, then add things like shredded carrot, okra, green beans, and maybe a bit of fruit. They like salads like we like!(minus the dressing😜)

[@yesiiii2389]

Reptilia Exotica thank you very much for replying I started giving my iguana spinach and strawberries I will start intruducing more as the days go by 💞

[@fitodaking16]

You should try critter nation model 162.

[@michaellukic8156]

Nice cage I have the same color iguana

[@beararmstactical7343]

Michael Lukic that’s awesome! What’s his/her name?

[@michaellukic8156]

@@beararmstactical7343 I named my iguana bob

[@austinheskett9227]

I bought a open screen cage for my young juvenile/ baby blue iguana because of recommendation from petco employee, I couldn’t hold any substantial heat or humidity but it stayed relatively better than the habitat he was kept in Petco.. therefore I thought he would be happy and live on.. now 3 days later I woke up to him dead on the floor.. do you think the chances are pretty high I got him sick? I couldn’t get him to eat or drink.. or be a regular acting iguana from what I’m able to see online (ps animal was returned and do not have future plans shopping for iguanas in a petco)

[@beararmstactical7343]

Honestly, I wouldn’t listen to anything any petco employee tells you about Anything. I would also assume that any animal purchased from there is either sick or highly susceptible to becoming sick. Research and support your local reptile shops/breeders! 😎

[@chependejo2523]

Weak

[@xjhavirclarke8044]

nice

[@beararmstactical7343]

Xjhavir Clarke thanks!!!

[@beatrisaltamirano8871]

Can we use a red bulb and a blue bulb to replace the halogen and ceramic bulb

[@finnoneill7774]

Please update how cage works, post again, please!!

[@beararmstactical7343]

Finn O'NeillI’ll do an update video in a couple days!

[@finnoneill7774]

Can’t wait

[@cristinekulkowsky9654]

Mine shears about every 2 weeks.

[@foreignersla]

🔥 Channel

[@beararmstactical7343]

Foreigners LA thanks!!

[@tiffanytonybranam9234]

I got a question about my iguana, it has a bumb on its face and it seems to be getting bigger cant u tell me or inbox me what u think it might be please.

[@ESDesigns9023]

How did you go about attaching the plexiglass to the cage. I have the same one and recently got a baby red iguana.

[@ddorsey3457]

Do u think that’s a a good cage to start off with a baby iguana???

[@beararmstactical7343]

D Dorsey I do!!

[@1atlpamvk]

Definitely isn't.. iguanas grow very rapidly an the more you swap them out from enclosure to enclosure, the more stress an less trust you have with them. They're very particular animals. The issue I've seen in this vid was he definitely should have fully set up that enclosure before swapping him out. That would of helped with the hard earned trust he developed with the little guy cause it's hard to reestablish. The one he swapped him into (definitely dont use a ferret cage though, just the dimensions I'm referring to) is a more adequate starter size.

[@RippingStars]

No no no. Iguanas can get up to 7 feet long and even a baby needs a LOT of space. This is way to small of a cage for this poor guy

[@jocelynnacosta4604]

Hey you probably won't respond but I need help they gave me a baby green iguana and I have nothing for it can u list things that are needed? I've searched but it's confusing

[@beararmstactical7343]

Jocelynn Acosta hi!! Grab a UVB light from Acadia for uvb basking, a 100w incandescent bulb for heat basking, Repashy supercal noD for dusting food, nice big water bowl that he can soak in if needed, a pump sprayer for misting(Make sure it’s food safe), The biggest enclosure you can afford, and some Natural or fake sturdy branches for him to bask on. I like to set up the heat basking and UVB basking in separate locations on the top of the enclosure so he can use both of them independently. a nice big enclosure is also key so he can thermal regulate and go where temperature is most comfortable for him. The Ranchers should allow him to get close enough to the lights that he can stay warm but not so close that he could get burned. Also remember the UVB will not penetrate glass so there needs to be a screen top or an opening of Some kind. Hope that helps!

[@Hardtimesflushthechumps]

What does his diet consist of , looks healthy

[@cristinekulkowsky9654]

Where do you get the logs? I was thinking about taking a ride to the desert.

[@andreskalayaan6208]

Will that enclosure suffice his housing needs until it becomes an adult? Or will that be to small? Thanks, bearded dragon here hehe and planning to buy my 1st iggy next month

[@RippingStars]

This will absolutely not suffice. That poor iguana shouldn't even be put in that cage at his age, adult iguanas need an 8 ft by 7 ft by 6 ft enclosure which is very large. Iguanas are not a beginner reptile and they are not nice the can get up to 6-7 feet long

[@jamip12]

Curious how you attached the plexiglass?

[@talibeaner_510]

I would like to do something similar for my guy. Do you have a break down of materials used and also final cost of the total setup? I would definitely appreciate it.

[@Ap10339]

Hey I just bout the same enclosure for my iguana. I'm not handy at all lol but I'm trying. How much plexi glass would I need. I went to Lowes and was totally confused 😅

[@iceman4169]

I won’t a blue one cry 😭

[@hengkimleng7998]

Can you tell me how to deal with the enclosure or how to it clean cuz I just clean my iguana enclosure and shower him just 15min he poop in the enclosure and he dirty again

[@570exotics9]

Were did u get those big logs and branches from

[@rhondasmith8015]

How do you put the plexiglass on cage

[@madhushani4962]

Should I keep the light on all time?

[@cristinekulkowsky9654]

You should be getting a lot of ideas on U Tube cause when I got my first baby eguana I took it to a pet shop and gave it to them, I was just scared it was going to die and I didn't know anything about Eguana's anyway any lights and calcium powder, but I think I read for years and I have a iguana now and I don't have any problems with it I'm not sure if it is a girl or a boy. It comes to me easier from the big cage.

[@amandawoods9681]

What are the measurements for the plixie glass?

[@d.e.sreptiles1585]

What type of plexiglass did u use and where did you get it?

[@beararmstactical7343]

David Batman Iguana it is 1/8” thick polycarbonate. We got it at Lowe’s. It’s simple to cut- just score and snap. Then drilled holes and zip tied it on to the bars

[@gunnercoleman712]

I am think on getting one so what should I do if I do have a good cage

[@octobass9072]

Hay bro love your set up, can I ask how you connected the perspex to the cage

[@beararmstactical7343]

Drilled holes in the plexiglass and zip tied it to the bars

[@Briana-writer-editer]

I have a green baby iguana he’s very friendly

[@hisoka868]

We have same iguana

[@beararmstactical7343]

Jhonn Zachary awesome!

[@SuperDominick23]

Wow my cage is small I need to get a new cage I have a green ingouna my first one died tho this helps alot thanks

[@cristinekulkowsky9654]

I made a bomb salad for my eguana and I had just got home from the store I spent $30 and she took a dump in her salad, I got so mad but what could I do? I really don't have any help and I am in a wheelchair. Where did you get those big logs, I have been looking online but I think I have to go to the Indian casinos and I can see if they have any around there.

[@sharondadonaldson1642]

How did you install the plexiglass

[@beararmstactical7343]

Sharonda Donaldson I drilled a hole in the plexi on either side Of where the metal bars are Near the corners of each sheet and used zip ties! Easy😎

[@sharondadonaldson1642]

Thank you so much I have the same ferret cage and I’m doing it just like this

[@sharondadonaldson1642]

Hello what else I can use besides plexiglass

[@ridiculousnicolas2563]

What's the best wyatt for that cage for a iguana that size

[@beararmstactical7343]

Nick White best Wyatt?

[@ridiculousnicolas2563]

@@beararmstactical7343 far as the blub I just purchased this cage and trying to figure out if 100 is good or should I go lower or higher

[@beararmstactical7343]

It all depends on where you put your perches...Your hotspot needs to be at least 90° so whatever wattage it takes to get To that temperature

[@ridiculousnicolas2563]

@@beararmstactical7343 thank you

[@ridiculousnicolas2563]

@@beararmstactical7343 how long can a juvenile iguana stay in this cage

[@deserievilla8625]

Where did you purchase the pixie glass?

[@beararmstactical7343]

deserie villa found it locally at Lowe’s, about $35 for enough to cover all the sides

[@trishaheart8953]

How did you put glass in cage?

[@DatzNyi]

What lighting you use for the ferret cage ?

[@joannarodriguez8226]

I have a young green iguana if i get a cage like that would it last me a long time

[@tonyposluszny1972]

Doesn't he try to squeeze through the bars

[@beararmstactical7343]

There is plexiglass over the bars😎

[@reptilemetaljen]

I just moved my six month old green iguana into a new enclosure and he’s hiding and being a little scary. I have to get him used to everything again. I may add plexi glass to mine. I have a humidifier and am trying to see how that works lol

[@koriecottrell904]

I was wondering about how the humidifier would work for this type of enclosure

[@reptilemetaljen]

@@koriecottrell904 I mist him (and enclosure and plants) at least twice a day and have a reptifogger and he’s been doing fantastic lol I give him a bath once a week

[@koriecottrell904]

Thanks. I'm trying to figure out which cage I'm going to get for my iguana. He needs a bigger one. But I was unsure how much humidity would stay in the cage. I have a hard time keeping it 💯 without running the humidifier often in the tank I have now. The type you have a wonder how much it would stay humid.

[@ianragan9817]

Do you have glass covering it?

[@beararmstactical7343]

There is plexiglas on the 3 sides and part of the front

[@danielleleekity9886]

Where can I find a UVB light like that?