Useful information about Iguana Nests The iguanas are kept as pets by many people. At present, these are imported from iguana breeding farms in Central and South America. Their breeding, which is done in captivity, has raised many arguments as it is going to impose some restrictions on the present demand of iguanans. Many varieties of the iguana belong to arboreal category. These iguanas mostly live on the top of tree, in deserts, rocky trails and marine iguanas live in coastal areas in caves. Iguanidae family comprises primarily eight types of iguanas: These are Genus: Cyrclura, Amblyrhyncus, Conolophus, Brachylophus, Ctenosauria, Dipsosaurus and Sauromalus The Genus Cyrclura or rock iguana is found in Caribbean islands. The main food of desert iguana is flowers and leaves of many bushes. In order to control its body temperature, it will change its color from gray to clear white. It will have a darkest color in the morning when it is cold and gradually it turns its color to whitish in the afternoon to avoid feeling very hot. Feed them those foods, which have these nutrients. 4. Lighting; Proper lighting is most important for iguanas. If they are exposed to sunlight, they get Vitamin D3 calcium and phosphorous from ultraviolet UVA and UVB from sunrays. You can use different types of artificial lights, which produce the ultraviolet rays. You can choose an inexpensive enclose for them that has proper air circulation for their comfort. It is possible to install a noiseless small fan to maintain the air flow in the enclosure for iguanas. In addition, you should make arrangement to maintain the temperature and humidity in their cage. The mold should not be allowed to grow. Breeding: Their breeding season comes in spring season, the night before it starts raining late in the month of May. The females dig the tunnels for laying eggs. The tunnel is about one meter in length and can keep 34 eggs. The laying of eggs starts in early in August. The eggs will hatch after six months.