Iguana cage

[J.huff23]

Would something like this be good for my iguana all the way into adult hood? I would be installing a set of jumbo dual lights for uvb and basking in one of the top corners.

 

[Coradams]

If are are asking in regards to a green iguana I would say no. The one we had at the science center where I work was 6' full grown. This would be very cramped enclosure for a full grown green or red iguana. I can't quite make what the the dimensions are of the wood that makes up frame. I wouldn't trust anything less than a 2x4 for the framework. Adult iguanas can hit pretty hard with their tails (they are said to be able to break a human arm) and I can imagine they could break a 1x2 if they hit it right. Also, it is going to be hard to maintain humidity with mesh on four sides. You could add a mister but that could damage the wood if it isn't sealed. That door would be very difficult to get in to clean the platforms. In my opinion, you would be better off buying the materials and building your own enclosure. If you like, I can send you pictures of what we built and share some of the problems and successes of our enclosure. Again, this is regarding green and red iguanas. I know there are other iguanas that have other requirements.

 

[J.huff23]

If you could email those pictures to me that would be great. J.huff23@yahoo.com. This would be a for a blue iguana.

 

[Coradams]

Blue iguanas are beautiful but I am not familiar with their care. Our enclosure may not be suitable for your iguana but I will take pics tomorrow to give you an idea. Also, just a fyi because I have been led astray before by online care sheets, many zoos are happy to answer care questions for exotic pets. We have called a nearby zoo in the past with questions on care of our animals. (I believe the Brevard Zoo in Florida has a blue iguana. ) I will get those pics for you tomorrow.

 

[Frogdaddy]

Blue Iguana by Elvis is one of my favorite Christmas songs.

 

[Coradams]

@J.huff23 I sent an email regarding the enclosure we built. Let me know if you have any questions. I don't check my email very often so I believe you can message me here. God luck with your iguana!