Buyer question
How big does an iguana get?
Our Animal Library lists the Iguana at 4–6 ft including the tail (adult size).
Source: the Green iguana page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Iguana in the Animal Library
The detail
The green iguana is a large, tree-dwelling plant eater from Central and South America that can reach six feet with its tail. Hatchlings are small and cheap, but adults need a room-sized enclosure, daily greens and careful taming.
- Housing
- Tall enclosure at least 6×3×6 ft for an adult
What to weigh
A hatchling becomes a large, long-lived lizard that can whip, scratch and bite, especially adult males in breeding season. Few homes are set up for one for 20 years.