{"product_id":"blue-iguana-cb26","title":"Blue Iguana CB26","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Iguana (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIguana iguana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue Iguana is a stunning colour form of the Green Iguana, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIguana iguana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, selectively bred for its beautiful blue to turquoise colouration. These impressive arboreal lizards are intelligent, active and capable of developing individual personalities. Although particularly striking when young, they grow into large and powerful reptiles and are best suited to experienced keepers who can provide the considerable space and specialist care they require.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHabitat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIguana iguana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are highly arboreal and require a spacious enclosure with substantial climbing and basking opportunities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very large, secure and tall enclosure; adults may require a custom-built vivarium or dedicated reptile room\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasking Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 35–38°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmbient Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 27–30°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooler Area:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 24–26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally around 65–80%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-quality, appropriately positioned UVB lighting is essential alongside suitable basking lamps\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large sturdy branches, shelves, logs, foliage and elevated resting areas\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll climbing structures should be securely fixed to support the weight and strength of an adult iguana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh drinking water should always be available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Iguanas are herbivorous and require a varied plant-based diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStaple Diet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A broad selection of suitable leafy greens\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVegetables:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A variety of appropriate vegetables can be offered alongside leafy greens\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Foods:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Safe edible flowers and plants can provide excellent dietary variety\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Should make up only a small proportion of the overall diet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuveniles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Require regular feeding to support healthy growth\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Should receive an appropriately portioned, varied plant-based diet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppropriate calcium and vitamin supplementation should be provided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh water should always be available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorrect nutrition and calcium balance are particularly important for healthy skeletal development and long-term wellbeing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Iguanas are intelligent and impressive reptiles, but their eventual size, strength and long lifespan make them a significant commitment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intelligent, alert and inquisitive, with considerable variation between individuals\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Patient and consistent interaction from a young age can help establish trust, although adults are extremely strong and require confident handling\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Commonly around 1.2–1.8 metres in total length, with large males potentially becoming particularly impressive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Commonly 15–20+ years with excellent care\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diurnal and highly arboreal, spending much of the day climbing, basking and exploring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Requires powerful heating and UVB, high humidity, substantial accommodation and regular enrichment\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir small juvenile size can be deceptive, so prospective owners should plan for the space and equipment required by a fully grown iguana before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose a Blue Iguana?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStunning blue to turquoise colouration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpressive large adult size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntelligent and inquisitive personality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFascinating climbing and basking behaviour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful alternative to traditionally coloured Green Iguanas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-lived with appropriate care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely rewarding for experienced reptile keepers with suitable facilities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its spectacular blue colouration, impressive adult size and intelligent personality, the Blue \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIguana iguana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an extraordinary reptile for an experienced keeper prepared to provide the space, equipment and long-term commitment this species deserves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"livestock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57468378874231,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2145\/4643\/files\/E8A166A8-AD28-40F0-A81C-26923E14B60E.jpg?v=1789722844","url":"https:\/\/tropical-supplies.co.uk\/products\/blue-iguana-cb26","provider":"Tropical Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}