Male iguanas

Iguanas - what are they?

Iguanas are considered to be a parent of lizards. They are among the exotic animals are kept as pets by some people in today's society. In fact, there are several pet shops now selling iguanas at a relatively low price. Which are usually sold in these pet iguanas are those who are quite young. People see these iguanas as cute they become interested in keeping them as pets. But the fact is that they are still reptiles that tends to grow more larger and larger and can become very aggressive.

Iguanas can be a good pet, but you must not forget that, as the other pets, they need to feed and care appropriate. To understand the right way to take care of lizards, it is important that you have knowledge of the fundamental nature of iguanas, their habitat, food habits and other issues relevant to their existence.

What is an iguana? They are similar to lizards? What are their characteristics? They are harmful? Iguanas belong to the family of lizards. Specifically, they are a member of the family Iguanidae. They are known to be invasive species that are primarily along the shores of Gasparilla island and the coastline of the Gulf of Florida. They are frequent in the beach and the attics of houses. But, in General, lizards thrive better in the wilds especially in deserts and tropical rainforests.

There are various species of lizards. Normally, they vary depending on the environment in which they live. Some iguanas dwell in dry soils, while others grow better in tropical forests. Some are even found in the sea. These iguanas are called marine iguanas. There is also that are called in the Green iguana iguanas. They are very common in the Mexico and South American countries in particular to the Brazil. Wholesale, iguanas are classified into four main namely types: marine iguanas, blue iguana, green iguana and Lesser Antillean iguana. The food that they eat lizards are known as herbivores. They feed on leaves, fruit and other plant parts.

Iguanas have different characteristics and behavior. Essentially, a male lizard looks and acts differently from a female lizard. In terms of territorial behaviour, a male lizard will fight tooth and nail with other male iguanas even if their life is in danger. They do this to win the supremacy over the territory. A male lizard will find other males and wage war. Like humans, male iguanas have ego, they want to be the male lizard only powerful in a certain territory. They seek other males to declare war and mate the females.

Therefore, there are other things you should know about iguanas. It is the fact that the iguanas are arboreal. They live in trees and it is quite natural for them to climb on tips as well. They lay eggs, and they can stay in life for 30 years.

Overall, if you want to keep an iguana as a pet, you will need to take into consideration the things to do and the rules to take care of them. Your iguana pet cage should be cleaned well regularly. And also the cage must be very large. In addition, you must take into account the fact that your iguana pet should have the appropriate type of lighting, heat and water supply. They must be fed on a daily basis. It is important to eat properly to keep them in good physical shape. And especially, the iguana should be taken to the veterinarian for a review at least once a year. When you have understood all these things, you are ready to welcome an iguana.

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