Green iguana is native to Central and South America, Mexico to Paraguay and other countries. It is one of the most popular reptile pets in the United States. Green iguana can be seen in most pet stores in the United States. Green iguanas in captivity can live for more than 20 years.

Chinese name: Green iguana

English name: Green iguana

Latin name: Iguana iguan

Kingdom: Animalia

Department: Chordate

Subphylum: Vertebrate subphylum

Class: Reptilians

Order: Squamata

Suborder: Lizardia

Species: Green iguana

Distribution: Origin: Central and South America, Mexico to Paraguay and other countries

2 physical characteristics

green iguanas are typical arboreal Lizards have always been one of the most popular pets in the United States. As adults, they can grow to about two meters in length and weigh about eight kilograms. They also have different colors in different age groups.

The body of juvenile green iguanas is generally green, which they use to avoid the sight of predators; as they age, the green will gradually fade, and replaced by light yellow, light blue or brown etc. The main physical features of green iguanas include comb-like scales on the back, black ring stripes on the tail, and large, drooping throat fans in adult males. In the wild environment, the lifespan of green iguanas is generally between 10-15 years, and some individuals will be longer; the lifespan of artificial green iguanas can reach more than 20 years.

Green iguanas are reptiles that are not resistant to heat and cold. They grow faster and grow larger in size when they are adults. Households need to have enough space to raise them. The layout of the living environment for raising green iguanas is particularly important.

Usually most people use a fish tank as a green iguana terrarium because it is the easiest to buy and most readily available. You can also use an iron cage as a breeding box, and you can use wood and glass windows as a breeding box. If you use the fish tank directly, the ventilation will be poor. Using iron cages is not conducive to insulation.