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i got my first iguana a few days ago and she's eating great and everything. she's already 3 years old and i have a cage that was for my snake's who have since moved to a bigger enclosure. it's a 5'long, 2'wide, 3'high and i was wondering if that's big enough for her. the only time she's in there is when im not home or at night. thanks

If it was a desert iguana, it's be alright.
It's not enough for a 3 year old green iguana.

First off, it's too short. Iguanas are arboreal, therefore need an enclosure of at least 6 feet tall. The length and width could go another foot as well, but since the enclosure is a 'part time' thing, concentrate on the height.

Glad to hear it's doing well. Welcome aboard!

-IJ

thanks for the advice and by the way, i have a ficus tree and i was wondering if it would harm the iguana in any way if she ate it. every time i take her outside she tries to climb in it but i won't let her becuase i don't know if it's poisonous to her. thanks again

Quote: from www.triciaswaterdragon.com/igcare.htm
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......some safe, non toxic plants that shouldn't harm your iguana if eaten such as pothos, Philodendron, spider plants, Dracaena (dragon tree), ficus shrubs or hibiscus trees.
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Also this is a list of sites that you can check to see if plants are toxic/nontoxic.

Toxic/nonToxic Plants
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Marie
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