do igunas like water?

Question

to swim in

Answer 1

Yes, in fact Igs need a large pool (a kitty litter pan or rubbermaid container work well) in their habitats to drink/soak/swim whenever they want. Most Igs also poop in their water, so it must be kept very clean.

Answer 2

Of course, they originate in tropical forests, and outside the forests there are oceans. They swim in the oceans. Thats even how they expanded there population around the earth, by swimming across the ocean to different islands. So to answer your question, naturally Iguanas like to swim. But all animals have their own personalities so try it with your iguana first and if he likes it then let him swim. Make sure the water is warm for the fact that they are ecto-thermic (cold blooded) and need a source of heat to get energy. Unlike humans they cannot produce heat themselves.

Answer 3

Oh yes they do! Although a baby iguana won't like the water, all iguanas know how to swim, and will use the water as a method of flight.

A bathtub with lukewarm water will be a playground for your iguana.

Be sure the water does not go past his shoulders.

Answer 4

They love it. I have them all over here by where I live and you see the things go for a swim all the time.

At 1st i didn't know anything much about them and I scared one in the water. I freaked out because I wasn't sure if they could swim so I looked it up. THEY LOVE the water. If you have one give it a little bath every day (warm water) or mist it.

Answer 5

Yes the love water and should get baths daily.

Here is some other info:

They need:

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
http://www.greenigsociety.org
http://www.triciaswaterdragon.com/igcare...
http://www.baskingspot.com/iguanas/igboo...
http://www.reptilecare.com/IgCare.htm

Answer 6

yes my iguana love it i let her swim in my pool all the time

Answer 7

honey there equatic reptiles born in the wild of the rainforest OF COURSE THEY DO!!!

Answer 8

they drink it dont they so you do the math's

Answer 9

yes they lovie it