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do anyone know how to build a nice size cage?

try the book Green Iguan:the ultimate owners manual. it has some really good plans for the "ultimate iguana habitat"
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"it takes a small person to beat a defenseless animal, and an even smaller person to eat it."

"it is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt"
1.0.0 bearded dragon
1.1.0 green iguana
0.0.1 columbian tegu
1.1.0 knight anole
0.1.0 green anole
0.1.0 asian longtail grass lizard
1.1.0 golden gecko
1.0.0 ball python
0.0.5 oriental firebellied toad
0.0.1 green treefrog
0.0.1 barking treefrog
0.0.1 cuban masked treefrog
0.0.1 gray treefrog
0.1.0 gulf hammock rat snake
0.1.0 eastern kingsnake
0.1.0 siberian husky
1.1.0 ratties
0.1.0 hedgie

I would also recommend the book:
Green Iguan:the ultimate owners manual,
that is the book that i live by to take wonderful care of my 3 yr. old adult male iguana, and it hasnt' failed me yet.
Very awesome book, also comes with step by step guide for making the ultimate iguana habitat.
Hope this helps
Nicole

There is a very good book by Barlett "Terrariums".
Great enclosure plans for all sorts of species, including iguanas.

Depends what you want to build and how, as well as where.
Outdoor or indoor?

A spare, unused shower stall is often a popular choice (easy cleaning/drain).

Common materials often used: plywood, plexiglass, wiremesh/screen, boards, astro-turf/fake grass, shelves, fake plants (sturdy, easy to clean, not easily eaten), hiding places, sterilized branches, logs, rocks, ropes, vines...

Be creative.
Make it functional. Easy to clean.
Make it colorful, interactive, stimulant for simulating as close as possible natural behavior.
Make it BIG. As big as you can get. Big!
Safe from fire-hazard.
Keep it clean and disinfected daily. Not weekly. Not monthly. Daily.

A cool thing to add is one of those "ambient" CDs with Rainforest sounds. Further simulates a natural environment, keeps the iguana alert instead of in dead silence, and adds a nice touch! Keep it playing repeatedly when you're not around.

Make it well ventilated for sanitary and odor purposes, but not too draft to cause loss of heat and cold spots.

Simple tools can go a long way. If you know someone with more skills, have them help you.
Good luck!

-IJ