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RE: Quick Question About Iguana Housing

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Posted by: PHFaust at Thu Jul 3 22:26:02 2008  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by PHFaust ]  
   

>>I'm beginning to research potentially getting an iguana down the line. One thing I've seen recommended is getting a cage that opens in the front such as a reptarium because it's less stressful on the animal when you take it out.
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>>Does anyone know if the aluminum screen cages they use for chameleons work for iguanas. Particularly babies/young ones.
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>>Just curious since I already have several of these.
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>>This is an example of what I'm talking about though not necessarily these dimensions:
>>http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/reptile-supplies/reptile-cages-glass-and-screen/-/16-x-15-x-20-inch-aluminum-screen-cage/
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>>Thanks for any help you can provide,
>>Kevin

These would work well for a young iguana. You need to be wary to larger animals as they get strength they can tear screening, but by that point they would need a larger cage anyhow.

Also as you look into getting an ig, consider adoption as there are igs of all sizes available.
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