[Northwind_Dagas]

I'm the proud new owner of a green iguana. Many of the resources I'm reading state that adequate humidity level is important for their health and their ability to shed.

First, I have a hygrometer, but none of these resources define exactly what "adequate humidity" actually is.

Second, the only tip I have seen for increasing humity is to use a spray or mist bottle and mist the aquarium several times a day. I have done this, yet the humidity still seems to be decreasing (according to the hygrometer) execept for a short increase after a good spraying. Also, as I work during the day, I won't be able to spray for most of the day. Are there any tips on how to increase the humidity or maintain it even when I'm not around?

[Melinda]

Do you keep a pan of water in the enclosure? We had a heated floor and a pan set down into it, kept the humidity at the perfect level

[Northwind_Dagas]

Melinda, thanks for responding. This is a juvenile iguana (3 1/2" SVL, 13" STL) so for his/her first year, the habitat is an 29Gal aquarium. I have a bowl for water, but not a lot of room for a large evaporating pan.

[Melinda]

Well, if your top is screened, you could place a thick sponge, the type you get for cleaning? (about 3 inches thick) on the top, but I've placed them inside the aquarium when mine was small, he never tried chewing it. Use warm water and wring a bit out... should do while you're gone

[botsford]

The type of substrate that you use can help with humidity. Try one that is made of coconut husk. This substance absorbs water very well, it often comes as a compressed brick that you re-hydrate before use. Keep it uniformly damp but not wet in the enclosure and the constant evaporation will help. Spagnum moss also works well. Covering a third or more of your screen cover with plastic will help contain the humidity.