Buyer question
How long does an iguana live?
Our Animal Library gives the Iguana a lifespan of 15–20+ years.
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.
- Origin
- Central and South America
- Best fit
- Experienced keepers with a room to give
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.