Captive Management and Husbandry of Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) Mukherjee Soham1,*, Mukherjee Akanksha2, Patel Ushma3, Dev Rina4 1Life Science Education Trust, Agrahara Village Main Road, Bengaluru - 560064 (Karnataka) 2NAJA India, Ahmedabad 3Vet Beyond Basics, Nagpur 4Dr. Rina Dev’s Animal and Bird Clinic, Mumbai *Corresponding author, E-mail: soham.naja@gmail.com
Online Published on 16 September, 2024. Abstract The trade in non-native species has burgeoned, due in most in part to the availability, achievable costs and often hardy nature of these species. Green iguanas have become a popular exotic pet in India and many private keepers acquire juveniles. However, when these individuals mature and become larger and more difficult to manage, they are often donated to zoos or other agencies. Since iguana -keeping is a new trend in India, a lack of knowledge and nuances regarding their captive care and husbandry contributes to poor care and welfare in both private collections and zoos. In this article, we present a preliminary guide to good practices. Top Keywords Captive management, Captivity, Green iguana, Husbandry. Top |