Important Pointers For Iguana Babysitters

1. Shelter

Make sure the cage has abundant ventilation from all sides but has cover for protection. Detachable outer coverings of light material may be handy at night to keep them warm.

Covered flooring is recommended to prevent insects from invading the cage. Another layer is recommended to bring warmth. Expensive option is to use carpet material, but some old newspapers may do and more convenient to replace during cleaning. Food and water may be set in a corner and make sure they are refilled as needed.

Since natural habitat of iguanas is on trees, provide branches inside the cage for your baby to cling on. This will provide for it the necessary movement and be able to exercise its muscles. The size of the cage must be big enough to contain many branches where the baby iguana could move around more freely.

2. Environment
Baby iguanas need the proper environment in terms of humidity and temperature. Required range must be within 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. Relative humidity is safe at 30% to 60%. During cold weather, it may be advisable to put its cage near a heating facility.

3. Feeding
Baby Iguanas love fruits and vegetables. Their diet should contain vitamin D, calcium and phosphorous. Cut large portions into small pieces for them to easily bite. Unlike other pets that can just eat anything from meat to canned foods, baby iguanas are more like plant eaters. They may become unhealthy if fed with improper foods or suffer with malnutrition and eventually starve to death.

Consulting the animal pediatrician

It is best to bring your baby iguana to the local veterinarian clinic regularly as what the doctor may require. This is necessary for check ups and consultation on the proper caring as the baby reptile grows.