iguana measurements?

Question

my iguana his name is skittles is 11 months he lost around 6 inches of his tale around 5 mos ago while i was away but it has grown back my question is how long should he be at his age and around what age will he grow the most?

Answer 1

It's difficult to say, because it depends on how they are cared for. But it should be around 2 ft. They normally grow 2 feet the first year and about 1 foot every year after until they reach 7ft. Below is some info I give to Iguana owners on how to care for them just incase you didn't know if you did know great, then just ignore it.

They should be feed:

45% leafy greens such as escarole, dandelions, endive, mustard, and collards, NO lettuces or spinach! They aren't good for him.
45% hard mixed veggies such as an orange flesh squash the harder the better(acorn,pumpkin,butternut... fresh green beans, fresh peas, parsnip, and green bell peppers, NO broccoli or cauliflower, or avocado!
10% fruit such as figs, papaya, mango, pear, and berries. NO bananas, only very rarely as a treat.
NO ANIMAL PROTEIN such as bugs, meat, eggs, or cheese!

Cage size:

Minimum length (side to side): 2-3 x
Minimum depth (front to back): 1.5-2 x
Minimum height: 1.5-2 x


Temperature:

They need a basking area of 95-100 and normal temps of 75-85. NO heat rocks!

Lights:

They need a 5.0 UV light.

Hydration:

They should also get baths everyday or so. And should have a water bowl in their cage.

Vet:

You should take Your Iguana for regular vet checkups to make sure it is in good health. Reptiles can have internal parasites that can harm them so you should make sure the vet checks that.

Here are some good sites, the first one was recomended by my vet.

http://www.anapsid.org/iguana/index.html
www.greenigsociety.org
www.triciaswaterdragon.com/igcare.htm
http://www.baskingspot.com/iguanas/igbook/
http://www.reptilecare.com/IgCare.htm

Answer 2

Age/Size Norms
The following table represents the sizes and weights typical of properly fed and housed iguanas. Most people are amazed at how big iguanas get, and how big their less-than-adequately cared for iguanas should be. This is because the captive care information that has been available through pet stores and pet trade books has served to retard their growth and development, through poor diet, inadequate temperatures, and lack of sufficient space to exercise.


End of Year:
SVL (inches):
STL (inches):
Wgt/Lbs:

Hatchling
2.5-3.5
6-9
~90 gm

1
8-9
20-27
1-1.5

2
11-12
28-36
2-4

3
12-14
30-42
4-6

4
14-16
35-48
5-8

5
18-20
45-60
10-15

6
20-22
50-66
14-18

7
20-24
50-72
15-20



svl = snout-vent length
stl = snout-tail length
Iguana tails range from 2.5-3 x the svl.


Females are generally smaller than males. There is some regional difference in size/mass so actual size will be dependent upon where the iguana was originally from, but overall will be well within the above ranges.

Answer 3

20 to 27 inches at 1 year or at 11 months as yours is. from hatchling to 1 year is the biggest growth spurt then gradual up to 72 inches then they grow much slower. here is a great growth chart that breaks it down by year. if his tail grew back without deformaty thats really good. usually it has some type of oddity. crooked, bulbous, stubby etc. do you know how he lost the tail? I have never heard of one loosing their tail without some sort of trauma. if you do know and have taken steps to avoid it ever happening again then I commend you.