Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Being completely ready before you bring home your iguana is essential, and a lot goes into creating the proper iguana home. To make things as stress-free as possible for you and the iguana make sure the new enclosure and furnishings are set up early. Here's a list of necessary equipment and supplies (which is the same no matter how old the iguana is): The enclosure 1 55–100-gallon enclosure 1 reptile under-tank heat pad or human heating pad 1–2 daytime overhead heat sources (white basking lights, a basking light and ceramic heating element [CHE], or an incandescent household light bulb) 1–2 nighttime overhead heat sources (nocturnal heat light and/or CHE) 1 light fixture for each overhead heat source (porcelain sockets are required for CHEs) 1 UVB-producing fluorescent tube long enough to stretch across the width of the enclosure 1 fluorescent light fixture 2–5 appliance timers to automate the heat and fluorescent lights 1–2 table lamp dimmer switches (or rheostats) or a hard-wired thermostat to regulate the heat source output 1–2 power strips (6–8 outlets each) 3 thermometers to be placed in the enclosure to monitor temperatures 2–3 units of suitable substrate, including extras to rotate in and out as they become soiled 1 hide box (a box your iguana can hide in) 1 branch or shelf for basking Food, vitamins, and supplements Fresh supply of iguana-friendly food Multivitamin Calcium supplement First-aid supplies 1 container of blood-stop powder or a box of cornstarch 1 bottle of Betadine (povidone-iodine) 1 tube of triple antibiotic ointment 1 reptile veterinarian Other stuff 1 water bowl 1 food plate 1–2 food storage containers for salads and greens 1 set of cleaning and disinfecting supplies (sponges, paper towels, gloves, cleaner, disinfectant, etc.