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Homemade iguana cage.
With the tough economic times today, it’s difficult to put a lot of money into expensive animal caging. Large animals need large cages. Green iguanas (Iguana iguana) can grow to about 6-7 ft. in total length.
Iguanas live in trees in the wild. They like a cage that is more vertical than horizontal with lots of branches for climbing. Iguanas are not as strong or motivated to escape as monitor lizards. If you are making a cage for a monitor, you’ll need more escape-proofing than for iguanas.
There are always a lot of ways to do anything. Your budget and your pet’s needs will help you decide what materials you will use.
PVC pipe and/or wood can be used for the frame of the cage. Plexiglass, wire mesh (hardware cloth) or plastic coated wire mesh can be used for the wall. You should use hardware cloth for the top because the heat lamps will melt the plastic off the plastic coated wire mesh. Other materials that you have around your house can also be substituted for the recommended materials. Some hardware stores will sell scraps of vinyl flooring cheaply that make a great cage bottom. Flat pieces of slate also work. Most people cover the floor with paper or artificial turf, because clean-up is easier that way.
There are a lot of websites with directions for building cages: Ron Hazelton's House Call, Knock-down PVC cage, The Iguana Den and e-How.
Keep in mind that plastic and plastic coated materials are easier to clean than wood.
Decorate your cage with wood and corkbark. Iguanas like lots of room for climbing.
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