Pet Iguanas

My pet iguana ate something called monkey chow which was recommended to me and I found at the local pet store. This gave him his needed protein. He also liked collard and mustard greens. After eating, they like to rest on a warm surface to help their tummy digest. This is why a hot rock needs to be included in their habitat.
I enjoyed owning and caring for my pet iguana about 15 years ago. Since then, many iguana products have been introduced into the market.

I would often let my pet iguana out of his terrarium to roam around my house. When he was a little guy, I tried a reptile leash or harness that I picked up at the pet store. I don't think he really liked it too much. You just can't walk your iguana like you walk a dog.

When looking for a habitat for your Iguana, a terrarium is the great choice, which is where my pet iguana made his home. There are also open air screened habitats available. You want to find a place he can grow into, because HE WIILL GROW!

If you let your iguana out of the terrarium to roam around the house, be sure to look after him. You don't want the environment to be dangerous for him. My pet green iguana would often run up the curtains. They like to climb and get on top of things. They can sit still for long periods, but will run when you try to grab them. Be careful because they will also bite you. Mine bit me several times on my fingers, usually on a knuckle. There were times I had to really work to carefully pry his jaws open. He didn't draw blood, but it hurt a little. Unfortunately, like all other reptiles, they aren't the warmest, friendliest pets to have. Cold blooded creatures are what they really are. :)

Keeping his terrarium or cage clean by replacing soiled sand, is important for your iguana's health. Make sure you feed him regularly, and keep water available. Use the heat lamp at certain times, but only for appropriate lengths of time. Keep your iguanas hot rock plugged in. Some drift wood is nice to have for your iguana to climb on and around.

If you are ready to embark on the adventure and joy of owning and raising a green iguana, you may be wondering where you can find one. You don't have to go very far, even if there is no pet store near you for miles.
You can actually click here

or click on the picture to the right to visit a website where you can order an iguana, or a wide variety of other reptiles and/or amphibians that can be shipped right to your door.