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  • 11-10-2005, 12:47 PM
    ladywhipple02
    Re: First time Iguana owner...
    [QUOTE=Shelby]A BULB is not a uv light, you need to get a tube (like a fluorescent light). (I believe the reptisun 5.0 are good ones) make sure any tube you get has uva/uvb light.
    [QUOTE]

    Agreed. Or, these things work great: Powersun Bulb They're all inclusive, heat bulbs and UVA/UVB bulbs. And they last, too (thus, the initial expense).

    What Jo said about the harness is true, too. You can get smaller ones for the size he is now... never too early for him to start learning, and may make it easier on you when he starts putting on weight (also, with one of thos on when he's out, he can't crawl up your curtains again :) )

    I'm glad to hear that you're taking the right steps. I would LOVE to have an Ig, but I just don't have the room right now.
  • 11-10-2005, 12:49 PM
    Shelby
    Re: First time Iguana owner...
    I love big lizards, but no igs for me, only monitors and CWDs... and tegus. They rock.
  • 11-10-2005, 12:57 PM
    ladywhipple02
    Re: First time Iguana owner...
    Lol... I'd also love to get an Argi B&W Tegu. But again, not enough room :( Maybe when I get my own apartment and can devote a whole room to my herps.....
  • 11-10-2005, 01:01 PM
    Shelby
    Re: First time Iguana owner...
    I have room, my mom just says no big lizards (anacondas are just fine though lol). So, I have to wait until I have my own house.
  • 11-10-2005, 01:26 PM
    iceman25
    Re: First time Iguana owner...
    I've read that they get aggressive during breeding season, and thats all I know about Iggies :)
  • 11-10-2005, 01:29 PM
    Shelby
    Re: First time Iguana owner...
    Males can be aggressive any time.. nasty buggers.
  • 11-10-2005, 03:23 PM
    gotiggy
    Re: First time Iguana owner...
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Shelby
    A BULB is not a uv light, you need to get a tube (like a fluorescent light). (I believe the reptisun 5.0 are good ones) make sure any tube you get has uva/uvb light.

    I hope you have good luck with him.

    This is what I have and if this is wrong, I am going to be very upset. I have a Sun Glo 110w Neodymium daylight lamp.* broad spectrum bulb
    *creates heat for thermo regulation*increases ambient air temp*stimulates ntural behavior through UVA rays. This is what the pet shop recommended. Is this right or wrong?

    Then I have the 50 watt night glo we turn on at night. Is this right?????


    We are definately getting him a leash. I just have to find the right size now.
  • 11-10-2005, 03:24 PM
    gotiggy
    Re: First time Iguana owner...
    Sorry it is 100 W not 110.
  • 11-10-2005, 03:28 PM
    ladywhipple02
    Re: First time Iguana owner...
    No, this light does not provide any UVB for him. If you don't give him UVB light, he could develop all sorts of problems, including and not limited to metabolic bone disease.
  • 11-10-2005, 03:33 PM
    SatanicIntention
    Re: First time Iguana owner...
    I'm sorry, but no, that's not the correct bulb. While they do emit some UVA rays, they do not produce any UVB, which is what the Iguana needs to thrive.

    Try here: http://reptileuv.tripod.com/index.html

    While the bulbs may be expensive, they are possibly the best on the market. They produce heat as well as necessary UVB, and will continue to produce excellent amounts longer than the "tube-style" fluorescents. DO NOT get the coil-type fluorescent UVB bulb. They have horrible ratings and produce little to no UVB. Not worth the money IMHO.

    You can keep that bulb you currently have and use it concurrently with one of the MegaRay bulbs. Any added heat is a good thing for Iggys :)
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