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I just happened to drive by a reptile show here in Miami, Fl this weekend and ended up going home with a baby iguana. They told me it was about 6 months. He is about 6 inches long (not counting his long tale). The poor thing was petrified. I placed him in an extra chameleon screen enclosure i had. He is in there with some plants and a large branch to climb. I've been leaving different kinds of food for him, but he doesn't seem interested, although i think he did eat the pumpkin.

What specefic items should i use as a staple in his diet?

What type of enclosure should i begin to plan?

I have a large screened in terrace where i currently have him. He gets sun most of the day. Is this a good location?

Does south florida weather ever get too cold for iguanas?

I know they run around here in the thousands but i was wondering if captive ones need to be brought indoors during really cold weather.

Sorry for the long emal.

I use the diet from www.iguanaden.com. You should find what you need there.

Hi,

I have a 2 year old and a 4 year old. The main food I feed them is collard greens. It is high in calcium but low in phosphate, which is very important to bone structure and overall health. There are other greens, turnip greens, mustard greens that I mix in with the collards once in awhile. I also feed them yellow squash, carrots, and different fruits. The latter are not really nutritious, but they offer variety and water to keep them hydrated. As far as south florida weather goes, the rule of thumb that I have heard is bring them in if the temp gets below 70 degrees. Mine are always indoors, so I don't have to worry about it. I am not an expert, and my "big" guy seems to be a little under the weather this week, but they have been doing well on this diet.

Hope this helps, but by all means, find a herp vet in your area, and have him/her check your ig out for any problems that can com from a newbee.
Good luck