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Green iguana
Large lizard reaching up to 180cm. Herbivorous diet of vegetables. Juveniles bright green. Can bond with owners but requires significant space.
The green iguana, also known as the American iguana or the common green iguana, is a large, arboreal, mostly herbivorous species of lizard of the genus Iguana. Usually, this animal is simply called the iguana. The green iguana ranges over a large geographic area; it is native from southern Brazil and Paraguay as far north as Mexico.
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Origem
southern Brazil and Paraguay north to Mexico and the Caribbean
Expectativa de vida
15-20 years
Tamanho
120-180cm
Temperatura
25〜32℃
Umidade
40〜70%
Vegetables and leafy greens (collards, bok choy)
Adults need room-sized enclosure
28-35°C (basking 40°C)
Strong UVB light essential
Vegetables with 2:1 calcium to phosphorus ratio
Sharp claws and tail. May require permits in some areas
Advanced. Esta é uma espécie de nível avançado. Requer equipamento especializado e habilidades avançadas de criação com controle ambiental preciso.
A temperatura ideal para Green Iguana é 25〜32℃. A umidade recomendada é 40〜70%. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Green Iguana é 15-20 years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Green Iguana normalmente atinge 120-180cm quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Green Iguana se alimenta de: Vegetables and leafy greens (collards, bok choy). Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Green Iguana varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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