The Iguana Budget
For a small to medium sized iguana (does not include costs for pet-sitting should you go on vacation):
One Year Cost (Approximate)
Food and Supplies
| Vegetables, fruits and plants @ $25.00 per month |
$300.00 |
| 2 cans iguana vitamins per year @ $20.00 |
40.00 |
| *Pine chips - heat sterilized @ $10.00 per month |
120.00 |
| 2 cans of calcium supplement powder per year @ $8.00 |
16.00 |
| UVB bulb - two per year |
80.00 |
Veternary Care
| Annual exam (every six months for the first year) |
50.00 |
| Deworm (once a year) |
20.00 |
| Subtotal |
$626.00 |
| GST |
$43.82 |
One Time Costs:
| Homemade enclosure |
$300.00 |
| Fluorescent light system |
150.00 |
| Heat lamp (found at hardware stores) |
15.00 |
| Thermometer |
6.00 |
Food and water dishes (having a water dish large enough
for the iguana to climb into helps with humidity) |
12.00 |
| A good book on iguana care |
10.00 |
| Subtotal |
$493.00 |
| GST |
$34.51 |
The iguana is one of the most popular, yet difficult, reptiles to keep in captivity. Care of these lizards is very different than that of other pets and the aim of any iguana owner should be Prevention Through Education.
Is it worth it? YOU BET IT IS!
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