One of the most common conditions experienced by captive iguanas is blister disease. It is also known by a few other names such as scale rot, vesicular dermatitis, and necrotizing dermatitis. Poor care is usually the reason iguanas suffer from this disease. This article will discuss blister disease in green iguanas. Iguanas that are forced [...]

It’s important that you bathe your iguana regularly. In addition to keeping him clean, it will also help him shed his skin easier. Before you start, you need to know a few things about bathing an iguana. This article will share with you everything you need to know. Frequency You may be asking yourself how [...]

If your iguana has an infection, he may develop a condition known as dry gangrene. Tissue will start to die if the infection is left untreated. This condition usually affects iguana’s toes or tail. Keep reading to learn all about gangrene in iguanas. Cause Dry gangrene usually develops because of a traumatic injury. A common [...]

Your iguana can be affected by various parasites. Some parasites live on the surface of your iguana’s skin. Others invade the inside of the body. These different parasites include protozoans, worms, and mites. Keep reading to learn everything owners need to know regarding iguana parasites. Mites Many iguanas have to deal with mites. Mites suck [...]

Gout in iguanas is a condition that causes painful, swollen feet. It affects the joints and can lead to severe arthritic symptoms. Here is everything you need to know regarding gout in iguanas. Causes The main reason iguanas develop this disease is because their diet consists of too much animal protein. These lizards can’t digest [...]

Iguanas are ectothermic, which means that they can’t make their own body heat. That’s why it’s so important that you provide them with proper heating. Their immune system will suffer and they won’t be able to digest their food properly if you don’t. This article will discuss everything you need to know about iguana heat [...]

It’s very important to feed your iguana the right diet. If you feed these lizards improperly, they will develop health problems. Iguanas only eat plants since they’re herbivores. They don’t eat meat. Keep reading to learn all about iguana feeding. Plant Material As mentioned earlier, these lizards only eat plants in the wild. This is [...]