{"id":1144,"date":"2019-08-22T18:27:37","date_gmt":"2019-08-22T18:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/reptilefollower.com\/?p=1144"},"modified":"2019-08-22T18:27:37","modified_gmt":"2019-08-22T18:27:37","slug":"how-much-do-pet-iguanas-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reptilefollower.com\/how-much-do-pet-iguanas-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Do Pet Iguanas Cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you are toying with the idea of buying an Iguana (Click here for my best Iguana guide & see the price on Amazon<\/a>) its critical to get an idea of costings before you commit. Let me help you now.<\/p>\n how much do pet iguanas cost? You can expect to pay anything from as low as $15, right up to $600 for an Iguana (this is just for the lizard itself). But, understand there many different types. Also, you have to mindful that there are various other related costs, such as one-off costs for their housing, etc. And, ongoing maintenance costs.<\/strong><\/p>\n Now you know the actual cost of an Iguana, let me break down the factors that affect their varying valuation and the related costs that you also need to consider.<\/p>\n If you are looking forward to picking up a Pet Iguana it is good to get a range of costs, to help you understand the cost. Therefore in this section, we will look at some costings.<\/p>\n Firstly, Iguanas have a big range of prices. Why? There are many different types. Also, beyond that factor, there is age, condition, etc.<\/p>\n However, as a general rule of thumb, you can expect to pay anything from $15 to $600+ (for the actual Iguana itself). I know, the range is massive. But, this is reality.<\/p>\n The initial cost of owning an Iguana is one thing, but there are also other related fixed costs to factor in. As well as ongoing maintenance costs (more on these later). For this section, I will focus on the fixed costs that you will need to consider.<\/p>\n Here are some of the fixed costs you can expect:<\/p>\n This is an idea of each one. Be mindful, depending on how extravagant you wish to be, this list could be longer, are you with me?<\/p>\n Let me break down some of these costs now, to give you an idea…<\/p>\n (Click here for a range of costs and enclosures on Amazon<\/a>)<\/p>\n The enclosure is critical, and one of those fixed costs that can’t be avoided. Initially, depending on which Iguana you have,\u00a0 you can start with a smaller enclosure of approx 20 gallons.<\/p>\n License fees may or may not be applicable in your location. But, if they are applicable you need to check with your local authorities to verify their latest license fee prices.<\/p>\n However, make sure you check with them and don’t think about going ahead without a license. Why? Because in some locations, for example, Hawaii, they can be very strict. In fact, you can receive substantial fines (in the hundreds of thousands) and prosecuted.<\/p>\n The cost of shipping is mainly linked to the housing\/enclosure I mentioned earlier. This depends on what enclosure you select and materials, etc (Click here for a range of costs and enclosures on Amazon<\/a>).<\/p>\n (Click here to see these enclosure accessories & prices on Amazon<\/a>)<\/p>\n There is a range of accessories you can use for your Iguana. Such as a lizard lounger for your lizard to relax on, decor (Such as plants), Substrate, etc.<\/p>\n Again, this largely depends on your personal choice and budget. Prices for these change on a regular basis, hence the reason why it’s better to visit the link above and get the latest prices.<\/p>\n (Click here to see Iguana lighting & prices on Amazon<\/a>)<\/p>\n Lighting can be broken down into fixed and maintenance. Why? Because the actual initial kit, such as light fixtures are one-off. However, there are ongoing costs, such as replacing the bulbs.<\/p>\n In this section, I will break down the ongoing costs (Maintenance costs). To be honest, these are more costly in my opinion. They do not seem so on the surface. But, you know, $1 here, $5 there, it all adds up to a large long term cost…<\/p>\n So, in my opinion, it’s better to get these under control as much as possible. Let me break down some typical maintenance costs you can expect:<\/p>\n Fortunately for you, Iguanas are not too costly in this department. Why? Because they are herbivores. Meaning, they expect to eat fruit and veg on a daily basis.<\/p>\n Obviously, this is significantly cheaper than providing live insects or other small animals that other lizard, such as the Tegu lizards (Click here to see how often and what Tegu’ss eat)<\/a>.<\/p>\n To put their grocery costs into perspective, you could easily get away with as low as a couple of dollars a day, or up to say, forty dollars. Give or take a few dollars. For other countries, you can convert this into your local currency. But, either way, it is regarded as a low cost.<\/p>\nWhy do their costs vary so much?<\/h2>\n
What Fixed Costs Do Iguanas Have?<\/h2>\n
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The Enclosure Costs<\/h3>\n
License Fees<\/h3>\n
Shipping Costs<\/h3>\n
Enclosure Accessories<\/h3>\n
Lighting Costs<\/h3>\n
What Maintenace costs are associated with Iguanas?<\/h2>\n
Food & Water<\/h3>\n
Typical costs<\/h4>\n
Heating Bulbs<\/h3>\n