There is a common myth regarding iguana's and the size of their enclosure. Some people tend to think if they put their 6 inch baby iguana in a 10 gallon glass aqauarium, the iguana will only grow as big as that tank. Unfortunately, that is not the case.
The size of an enclosure will not restrict the adult size of your reptile, it will only inhibit it from exercising.
It is important to consider the adult size of your reptile before purchasing a permanent home for it. It is okay to upgrade to a larger sized tank as your reptile grows, but don't expect your reptile to change their adult size to accomodate the current space they are in.
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I thought that was FACT. Interesting. Thanks.
Nope! An iguana will outgrow a 75 G tank in a year! They definitely won’t stop at a 10 G tank…
I thought that was fact too, thanks for that.