uv question

[SkullyB]

So I got a red iguana about a week ago, got everything he needs including his UV bulb, most places say he needs 12 hours of this but he's usually in his hide for 4 of those hours is this ok?

[WingedWolfPsion]

Yep. He would spend those hours in the wild hiding as well. For an iguana, use a good, strong UVB bulb, the kind sold for desert species. They have high UVB requirements.

[TheSnakeEye]

He may be hiding becaus ehe is stressed or improper housing. Make sure everything is perfect and I promise he'll start basking more.