How Do You Set Up A Terrarium For An Iguana?
Iguanas are interesting pets that live in a terrarium. The key elements to set up a terrarium for an iguana include housing, space, light, heat and security. As long as you take the key elements into account, the iguana’s terrarium can be your own unique creativity. Here are some steps on how to set up a terrarium for your pet iguana. Get a terrarium such as a rabbit hutch or a 40 to 50 gallon tank for your iguana. Most iguanas prefer an open-air home that provides enough space for supplies, yet still allowing space for the iguana to remain comfortable. Light the terrarium using a UVB light. The lighting needs to consist of two lights, a day light (UVB) and an inferred red light used during the night. It is important that the lights be positioned 12 to 18 inches away from an area of the terrarium that is covered with wire mesh (such as the top). Use of a UVB light will properly metabolize the calcium in the terrarium. Without the calcium, the Iguana’s bones develop a disease and the Ig
