Iguana Cage Heat: A Temperature Spectrum for Your Iguana Cage - Part 2 of 3
Cool Spot
The cool area in your iguana cage should have a temperature in the range between seventy and eighty four degrees. Because fluorescent lights don’t emit as much heat as incandescent bulbs when they are lit, fluorescent lighting is a good choice for the cool area in your iguana cage. You can bring the temperature down further by providing lots of shade coverage in this spot, using real or fake foliage to block some of the direct light from the bulbs. The cool area provides a place for your iguana to head if the heat of the room where the iguana cage is becomes too intense, or if your pet overstays a comfortable amount of time in the basking area.
Basking Area
Every iguana cage needs a basking area, which offers the most intense heat for your pet. The basking area should be between ninety two and ninety six degrees. This area of the iguana cage provides a substitute for the direct midday sunlight that your iguana relies on in the wild. Your iguana needs the heat of a basking area for good health; however, it’s only fully safe to have a basking spot if your iguana also has a cool place elsewhere in the cage to retreat to if the heat becomes overpowering.
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