Veterinary care of green iguanas (Iguana iguana) part 1: husbandry

Abstract

The green iguana (Iguana iguana) is a large arboreal lizard with complex environmental requirements, generally making this a poor choice as a companion animal. Husbandry deficiencies are a common contributor to clinical disease, and it is important to be aware of the environmental conditions for this species and relevance of any deficiencies to animal health. This article covers the husbandry of this species. Part 2 will focus on sample collection and common presenting health concerns.