- IGUANA looks beautiful and funny in fact can be kept as a hobby to kill boredom.
- This unique lizard-like animal likes sunbathing and eating fruits and vegetebles.
Iguanas are herbivorous animals widely taken care of as a hobby. This unique type of lizard is native to the tropical regions of Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
Physical characteristics
These iguanas can range in length from 1.5 to 1.8 m, including the tail. This lizard has a series of scales extending from the center line of the neck to the tail. Iguanas have different types of scales covering different areas of their body. For example, several large round tuberculate scales are scattered around the lateral region of the neck between the smaller, overlapping scales. These scales may vary in color and are not always visible up close.
Iguanas have sharp eyesight and can see shapes, shadows, colors, and movement from a distance. Their visual acuity allows them to navigate through the dense forest and find their food.
Hobby
Hobby of keeping an iguana can make a person away from boredom or burnout due to routine. Even though it might be considered trivial, caring for an iguana actually cannot be done carelessly.
Reptiles like iguanas require special care and are different from other animals in general. This must be considered so that the iguana remains healthy. These creeping animals have a way of eating and adapt to different environments.
The owner must ensure that the iguana is exposed to sufficient sunlight every day because it is a cold-blooded reptile.
During the sunbathing, the iguana takes about 15 minutes for it to feel warm. Another benefit of sunbathing for this iguana is to help the digestive process. Apart from being dried in the sun, it turns out that iguanas also have to be bathed twice a week.
Favorite fruits and vegetables
This herbivorous iguana eats vegetables and fruits. Iguana’s favorite vegetables include mustard greens, kale and sprouts. As for fruits, it likes papaya and banana and is given 2-3 times a week.
It is said that iguanas that can survive decades are able to produce up to 70 eggs in one breeding. In general, after two years old iguanas are ready to lay eggs.
