A specially designed basking lamp, ideal for tropical and desert species.Focused beam directs heat efficiently towards the basking site.Optimum heat source for efficient thermoregulation and metabolism.Emits up to 90% of power as beneficial IR heat rays. Moderate UVA output.Edison screw fitting (ES).Power: 150 Watts.EAN/Barcode 701029822337.Free delivery by post.
A specially designed basking lamp, ideal for tropical and desert species.Focused beam directs heat efficiently towards the basking site.Optimum heat source for efficient thermoregulation and metabolism.Emits up to 90% of power as beneficial infrared heat rays. Moderate UVA output.Edison screw fitting (ES).Power: 50 Watts.EAN/Barcode 701029822306.Free delivery by post.
A specially designed basking lamp, ideal for tropical and desert species.Focused beam directs heat efficiently towards the basking site.Optimum heat source for efficient thermoregulation and metabolism.Emits up to 90% of power as beneficial infrared heat rays. Moderate UVA output.Edison screw fitting (ES).Power: 75 Watts.EAN/Barcode 701029822313.Free delivery by post.
A perfect basking spot on top and a safe place to hide beneath for shade.Helps create a natural-looking reptile or amphibian habitat.Allows easy observation of reptiles without disturbing them.Made from high density resin which is hygienic, easy to clean and low maintenance.Also available in grey.Size 42 x 14 x 15cm.Suitable for a wide range of reptiles.EAN/Barcode: 701029829251.Free delivery by post.
A perfect basking spot on top and a safe place to hide beneath for shade.Helps create a natural-looking reptile or amphibian habitat.Allows easy observation of reptiles without disturbing them.Made from high density resin which is hygienic, easy to clean and low maintenance.Also available in brown.Size 42 x 14 x 15cm.Suitable for a wide range of reptiles.EAN/Barcode: 701029829268.Free delivery by post.
A perfect corner basking spot with a safe place to hide beneath.Helps create a natural-looking reptile or amphibian habitat.Fits neatly in a corner and allows easy observation of reptiles.Made from high density resin which is hygienic, easy to clean and low maintenance.Also available in sandstone.Size 20 x 18 x 10cm.Suitable for a wide range of reptiles.EAN/Barcode: 701029829299.Free delivery by post.
A perfect corner basking spot with a safe place to hide beneath.Helps create a natural-looking reptile or amphibian habitat.Fits neatly in a corner and allows easy observation of reptiles.Made from high density resin which is hygienic, easy to clean and low maintenance.Also available in grey.Size 20 x 18 x 10cm.Suitable for a wide range of reptiles.EAN/Barcode: 701029829275.Free delivery by post.
A perfect corner basking spot with a safe place to hide beneath.Helps create a natural-looking reptile or amphibian habitat.Fits neatly in a corner and allows easy observation of reptiles.Made from high density resin which is hygienic, easy to clean and low maintenance.Also available in sandstone or grey.Size 28 x 24 x 11cm.Suitable for a wide range of reptiles.EAN/Barcode: 701029829312.Free delivery by post.
A perfect corner basking spot with a safe place to hide beneath.Helps create a natural-looking reptile or amphibian habitat.Fits neatly in a corner and allows easy observation of reptiles.Made from high density resin which is hygienic, easy to clean and low maintenance.Also available in sandstone or brown.Size 28 x 24 x 11cm.Suitable for a wide range of reptiles.EAN/Barcode: 701029829329.Free delivery by post.
A perfect corner basking spot with a safe place to hide beneath.Helps create a natural-looking reptile or amphibian habitat.Fits neatly in a corner and allows easy observation of reptiles.Made from high density resin which is hygienic, easy to clean and low maintenance.Also available in brown or grey.Size 28 x 24 x 11cm.Suitable for a wide range of reptiles.EAN/Barcode: 701029829305.Free delivery by post.
Exposes aquatic reptiles to helpful UV light. Floats naturally with water level yet remains securely in place. Water friendly reptile habitat. Easily removable for quick soap-and-water cleaning. Provides an ideal area for basking essential for a reptile's absorption of heat and uv ray's. Perfectly tailored to the basking needs of turtles newts and aquatic frogs. Give water-loving reptiles or amphibians an opportunity to regulate their body temperature by basking with a platform that stays accessible at any water level. Pets swim up easily to the natural-looking river rock steps. A suction cup system keeps the buoyant platform from floating around the tank yet allows easy removal for tank cleaning. Clean scale and algae from the platform's non-porous surface by scrubbing with soap and water. Choose from three sizes for the smallest newt to the largest turtle.
Exposes aquatic reptiles to helpful UV light. Floats naturally with water level yet remains securely in place. Water friendly reptile habitat. Easily removable for quick soap-and-water cleaning. Provides an ideal area for basking essential for a reptile's absorption of heat and uv ray's. Perfectly tailored to the basking needs of turtles newts and aquatic frogs. Give water-loving reptiles or amphibians an opportunity to regulate their body temperature by basking with a platform that stays accessible at any water level. Pets swim up easily to the natural-looking river rock steps. A suction cup system keeps the buoyant platform from floating around the tank yet allows easy removal for tank cleaning. Clean scale and algae from the platform's non-porous surface by scrubbing with soap and water. Choose from three sizes for the smallest newt to the largest turtle.
The Repti Basking Spot Lamps have a unique patented double reflector focuses 35% more heat and light into a tight beam. It is perfect for use with high heat basking reptiles, such as tropical and desert species. It also provides beneficial UVA rays which promote breeding, feeding, and are beneficial to your reptile's psychological well-being. Basking Spot Lamps also increase the overall ambient air temperature Size: 100 watt 4.5" x 3 Product Features 100 watt 4.5" x 3" Use in 8.5" or 10" heatlight domes. 2,000 hour life
Special 2 bulb value pack. Unique patented double reflector focuses 35 more heat and light into a tight beam. Perfect for use with high heat basking reptiles such as tropical and desert species. Provides beneficial UVA rays which promote stuff like breeding feeding and are beneficial to your reptile s psychological wellbeing. Increases the overall ambient air temperature necessary for the proper health of all reptiles and amphibians. Creates the proper heat gradients necessary for thermoregulation. Perfect for use in Zoo Med s vertically mounted Slider Hood
One accessory for basking climbing and burrowing. Realistic rustic design beautifies terrarium. Surface cleans easily limits bacterial growth. Natural handcrafted center for reptile activity. The three activities reptiles enjoy most...basking in the warmth climbing and relaxing in a cool burrow...can all be accomplished in the comfort of a Stump Den. Reptile owners like it too thanks to a realistic faux bark finish that cleans easily with soapy water. Since the stump s nonporous exterior surfaces won t retain water or promote bacteria terrariums stay healthier and smell fresher longer. Safe for both aquatic and terrestrial environments. For large or mature reptiles choose the roomier medium size.
One accessory for basking climbing and burrowing. Realistic rustic design beautifies terrariums. Surface cleans easily limits bacterial growth. Natural handcrafted center for reptile activity. The three activities reptiles enjoy most...basking in the warmth climbing and relaxing in a cool burrow...can all be accomplished in the comfort of a Stump Den. Reptile owners like it too thanks to a realistic faux bark finish that cleans easily with soapy water. Since the stump s nonporous exterior surfaces won t retain water or promote bacteria terrariums stay healthier and smell fresher longer. Safe for both aquatic and terrestrial environments. For large or mature reptiles choose the roomier medium size.
Repti Basking Spot Lamp Perfect for use with high heat basking reptiles, such as tropical and desert species. Provides beneficial UVA rays which promotes breeding, feeding and are beneficial to your reptile's psychological well-being. Unique patented double reflector focuses 35% more heat and light into a tight beam. Increases the overall ambient air temperature, necessary for the proper health of all reptiles and amphibians. Creates the proper heat gradients necessary for thermoregulation. Lasts up to 2,000 hours Product Features Unique patented double reflector focuses 35% more heat and light into a tight beam Perfect for use with high heat basking reptiles, such as tropical and desert species Provides beneficial UVA rays which promote stuff like breeding, feeding and are beneficial to your reptile's psychological well-being Increases the overall ambient air temperature, necessary for the proper health of all reptiles and amphibians Creates the proper heat gradients necessary for thermoregulation
Repti Basking Spot Lamp Perfect for use with high heat basking reptiles, such as tropical and desert species. Provides beneficial UVA rays which promotes breeding, feeding and are beneficial to your reptile's psychological well-being. Unique patented double reflector focuses 35% more heat and light into a tight beam. Increases the overall ambient air temperature, necessary for the proper health of all reptiles and amphibians. Creates the proper heat gradients necessary for thermoregulation. Lasts up to 2,000 hours Product Features Unique patented double reflector focuses 35% more heat and light into a tight beam Perfect for use with high heat basking reptiles, such as tropical and desert species Provides beneficial UVA rays which promote stuff like breeding, feeding and are beneficial to your reptile's psychological well-being Increases the overall ambient air temperature, necessary for the proper health of all reptiles and amphibians Creates the proper heat gradients necessary for thermoregulation
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A Guide to Keeping Desert Iguanas
As with chuckawallas, desert iguanas are not often available in the pet trade. Only Nevada allows the commercial exportation of this lizard. Several states allow a few individuals to be collected with a hunting license. Not many herpetoculturists work with this beautiful species of lizard but hopefully more will do so to ensure that captive-born animals are available.
Taxonomy and Natural History
The desert iguana (Dipsosaurus dorsalis) is the only member of the genus Dipsosaurus, and is a very attractive whitish colored lizard that is 4-5.25 inches (10-13 cm) snout to vent length. The tail is almost twice the length of the body and is ringed with keeled scales. Males usually have more angular and broader heads and larger femoral pores than females. Both sexes may develop pink areas on the sides of the belly during the breeding season.
They are most often found on sandy plains but also occur along rocky stream beds, lower slopes of hills, and silty floodplains. In the northern part of their range, they are found in association with creosote bushes, whereas in the southern portion of their range they are found in sub-tropical shrub areas. They seek shelter in rodent burrows where they will often plug the burrow at night, possibly to secure it from predators.
Desert iguanas are diurnal and often not found abroad early in the morning. Their body temperatures have been recorded at 108°F (42°C), which is the highest known active temperature for reptiles. They are active when most other lizards have retreated from the heat.
Care in Captivity
Desert iguanas should be kept in a desert environment with some kind of burrow constructed of plastic or clay pipe. These lizards like it hot, so an end of the cage should have a hot basking area with temperatures in excess of 120°F (49°C) and the other end should get no hotter than 95°F (35°C) during the day.
Ultraviolet light should be provided by exposure to the sun or through full spectrum bulbs. Research shows that desert iguana behavior is influenced by ultraviolet light (Alberts 1993). Their femoral pore secretions are illuminated by UVA that then allows other members of the species to locate them. These secretions are messages between lizards that probably indicate territories and advertise the presence of a male in breeding condition.
Desert iguanas are omnivores and consume the buds, flowers, and leaves of desert plants including the creosote bush. In the northern part of its range, the spring diet may be composed predominately of creosote flowers which they will climb into the shrub to find. Insects, other arthropods, and its own fecal pellets form significant parts of the summer diet. In captivity, they can be fed the salad and insects such as crickets or super worms several times per week.
Reproduction
Desert iguanas should be hibernated for 3 to 4 months to stimulate reproduction. In the wild, desert iguanas can often be found in pairs from April through mid-July and breeding occurs in April and early May. Females usually retreat underground in June to lay three to eight eggs that hatch in August.
Moist sand and dirt should be placed at the end of the cage away from the basking light so the female can construct a burrow and deposit her eggs. The eggs should be incubated in slightly moist vermiculite. Hatchlings should be fed the same diet as adults with special attention given to appropriate calcium supplementation during the first year. Hatchlings that were not hibernated reached sexual maturity in 1 year (personal communication, 1998, Tom Greb).
About the Author
Legacy Cages produces some of the industry's favorite pet cages. Visit their website to find reptile cages for your Iguana or a metal dog crates to keep your reptile safe during play time.
