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At night a separate heat source must be utilised. Ceramic heating elements provide a source of overhead heat without producing light. Under tank heating pads can work well if used correctly.

At night a separate heat source must be utilised. Ceramic heating elements provide a source of overhead heat without producing light. Under tank heating pads can work well if used correctly.

Full-spectrum fluorescent lighting is essential. As well as assisting in calcium metabolism, these lights provide other physiological benefits. There is no substitute for natural sunlight. Portable, outdoor basking cages are excellent. These cages should be mostly wire, with areas of shade for the iguanas to retreat if they become too warm. The beneficial UV rays of natural sunlight are filtered out through glass and to a lesser extent through window screens.

Full-spectrum fluorescent lighting is essential. As well as assisting in [[Calcium|calcium]] metabolism, these lights provide other physiological benefits. There is no substitute for natural sunlight. Portable, outdoor basking cages are excellent. These cages should be mostly wire, with areas of shade for the iguanas to retreat if they become too warm. The beneficial UV rays of natural sunlight are filtered out through glass and to a lesser extent through window screens.

==Diet==

==Diet==