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Oplurus
Madagascar Iguanid
Oplurus sp
General info:
Madagascar iguanids generally tame quickly with frequent gently handling. Due to their normally docile temperament, these unique lizards are often recommended as pets for children.
Size: Adult length up to 14".
Temperature/Humidity:
Ideal daytime temperature for green iguanas should range between 85 and 90 degrees. Additionally, a basking lamp should be used to maintain a local temperature of 95 to 100 degrees. Night time temperature should remain between 65 and 75 degrees. The humidity for these lizards should be kept at or near 75%.
Lighting:
All iguanas require ultraviolet lighting to maintain good health. Ultraviolet lighting is recommended for 12-14 hours per day. The use of a timer will help maintain an accurate lighting schedule.
Feeding/Watering:
These iguanids are mainly vegetarian (eat mainly plant matter). Therefore their diet should include vegetables, fruit, and prepared foods (such as pelleted iguana food). Suggested foods: dark, leafy greens (mustard, collard, radish, and turnip greens or tops, kale, cabbage, dandelion leaves-stems-flowers, non-treated backyard grasses and weeds, clover), legumes, mulberry and grape leaves, roses, hibiscus, nasturtiums, carnation flowers, cured alfalfa and timothy hay, soaked alfalfa pellets, thawed frozen mixed vegetables (peas, lima beans, carrots, green beans), peas in the pod, cauliflower, soy bean sprouts, radishes, summer and winter squashes, grapes, apples, oranges, pear, peaches, plums, nectarines, dates, all types of melons, strawberries, raspberries, bananas, mangoes, and tomatoes. As a supplement to their mainly vegetarian diet, crickets, mealworms and waxworms can also be offered on a weekly basis. Feeding every day is suggested as well as dusting food with vitamin/calcium powder every other feeding. Always remove food four hours after it is offered to prevent spoilage. An easily accessible, deep water dish works best with iguanas. Water should be changed daily.
Habitat/Housing:
Individual iguanids can be maintained in a 20 gallon long terrarium. A screen lid is essential for proper air exchange. These lizards are best kept singularly. For multiple pets, increase habitat size accordingly to ensure each individual has plenty of space to move about and not interfere with tankmates. An undertank heater should be placed on the same end of the tank as the basking lamp. A shelter for hiding is necessary, especially if multiple pets are in the same enclosure. Misting the habitat occasionally will help maintain proper humidity levels and allow for these tropical lizards to intake water in a manner to which they are accustomed.
Substrate (Bedding):
2" to 3" inches of Bed-A-Beast is recommended for iguanid terrariums to maintain the proper humidity levels within the enclosure.