They will need a shelter where they can move around freely and at the same time it is warm and comfortable for them. The young iguana will also grow faster to a larger size with proper food and environment. They like to bask in sun during the day break to get warmth to keep their body at a higher temperature. It is better to maintain the number of male iguanas smaller than females; otherwise males may be killed fighting with each other during mating. The nest can be created with some media like using 100% potting soil and the eggs can be buried under it. The other option is using equal quantity of sand and potting soil. These animals have very tough skin, which can ward off scratches or cuts and it is also resistant to water. The skin pigmentation is helpful to the baby iguanas as they can hide by camouflaging particularly when they are feeling danger of marauders in some region. So many times when they are noticed by predators, baby iguanas will straightaway jump and plunge into water from trees. You can buy the aquarium enclosures, which are available in diversity of designs. These are either made of Plexiglas or the ordinary glass. The base layer growth of the organism can be made from newspapers easily. The other suitable alternatives are the inner as well as outer carpeting, linoleum lining or artificial glass. You should take care of you iguanas for their safety. Some iguanas will have fun while bathing whereas other may get frightened. Managing your Iguana: You should handle your iguana to tame him in such a way that it is disciplined and trained. It is to be trained occasionally. If you interact with it regularly, it can develop affection with you and you can train your iguana easily. The other varieties eat juicy mealworms and wax worms. They are insectivore or omnivores. The common type of iguana is muscular with its legs like frogs. They possess multi jointed delicate toes that make them climb easily. They have exceedingly sharp claws. The crest on the back of males is heavier than female iguanas.
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