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Iguanas very cute and look easy to house as babies, but when they grow up they reach up to 5 1/2 feet long so when buying an iguana, you'll want to keep that in mind. A young iguana can be kept in a large aquarium. You can line the bottom of the cage with indoor/outdoor carpet, newspaper or wood chips. Never use cedar. Be sure to clean the cage at least once a week.
You will also need a heat lamp to keep the iguana warm. They need a basking area with a temperature of around 95 degrees so they can digest their food properly and fight infections. As the iguana grows you can either build a cage for him, or set up a room in the house for him to run free. Iguanas don't always need a cage. Because they like to climb, it's best to keep breakables out of the way. If you have a hard time finding your iguana, just look on top of the refrigerator or a bookshelf and odds are that's where he'll be.
An iguana in a new home will be a bit nervous. It takes time and effort to tame them. Spending an hour or more per day is a good start. As the iguana gets used to you and his new home, he'll become friendlier. If you handle the iguana a lot, you will notice that he has sharp claws. These need to be trimmed every so often to prevent him from injuring himself.
Iguanas need a diet that consists of mainly greens such as collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens and even dandelion greens. The also like some fruits and vegetables. Avoid giving them spinach. Make sure your iguana has a fresh supply of water available at all times in a bowl for them to lie in. Iguanas get most of their water in their food and through moisture in the air. It's good to use a spray bottle and wet the iguana down with a mist at least once a day.
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