It is a common misconception that iguanas, being naturally hardy animals, do not require much care and attention when you own one as a pet. But the iguana, when kept in captivity, require very specialised care that has to be followed strictly.

There is no excuse for people not to have a full understanding of how to care for their pet iguana. There is so much in depth information out there that covers everything from diet, illnesses to be aware of and iguana enclosures.

Pet shop owners are notoriously bad at giving information on caring for exotic pets such as iguanas. The vast majority of them do not and never have cared for an iguana in their own home and provide only basic care within the store.

Their are some fantastic iguana care websites available on the web today and some amazing, almost encyclopedic books on the proper care of iguanas. If you truly care about providing the best care for your pet then it strongly recommended that you research some of this information available to you.

Make your iguana feel at home first by not moving it from a small place first, leave your iguana in a small secluded place and observe it first for a few weeks and chart down different changes that it may project.

Handling your iguana while in its new environment can make it very anxious and unhappy so please try to refrain from picking up your iguana for the first week so that it can become more comfortable being around you.

Next is to find a good veterinarian for your iguana. While waiting for your iguana to get accustomed to his new environment you should find a good veterinarian for your iguanas regular checkup.

The food you provide your iguana is, as you might expect, vital to its overall health. Some pet stores sell bagged food made for exotic pets but it is recommended that you provide good quality fresh food instead.

There is some confusion about whether iguanas should be fed insects. Iguanas are herbivores and although they will eat small insects such as crickets if they are hungry enough they will be much happier eating green vegetables.

Make sure to provide enough food for your iguana throughout the day. Don’t put a lot of vegetables into the enclosre in the morning and leave it there all day. Put a modest amount of fresh food in at regular intervals to avoid the food going stale. It is also imperative that you change the water at least three times daily.

You should take a lot of time in preparing the right enclosure for your iguana. This is one of the most vital pieces of proper iguana care and requires the most money and attention. Make sure you purchase an enclosure that will be able to contain a fully grown adult iguana.

Cleanliness is another important factor in an Iguanas habitat and with your Iguana overall health as well. Try to clean them on very regular basis to avoid parasites that can cause sickness and odor in your iguanas cage .

One thing that you should have in mind before owning an iguana lizard is the amount of funds that you are willing to give and how much care. Owning an iguana is not an easy task both physically and financially, so be ready to shed not just some sweat but also some cash to go with it.