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Green iguana environment — arboreal rainforest; POTZ 29–33°C, 60–85% humidity, UVB essential, herbivorous

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Green iguana environment

The text below is reproduced verbatim from the first-hand source (Merck Veterinary Manual).

> Green iguana Arboreal, rainforest 29–33 (84–91) 60–85 BS No H > BS, broad-spectrum lighting (UVB 290–300 nm) essential; NS, no special lighting requirements, although broad-spectrum lighting is still recommended because it is likely to have health benefits.

Source: pdf-raw/exotic-health/mvm_reptile_husbandry.txt (first-hand professional veterinary reference, tag-stripped).

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  • Green iguana Arboreal, rainforest 29–33 (84–91) 60–85 BS No H
  • BS, broad-spectrum lighting (UVB 290–300 nm) essential; NS, no special lighting requirements, although broad-spectrum lighting is still recommended because it is likely to have health benefits.

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Green iguana environment — arboreal rainforest; POTZ 29–33°C, 60–85% humidity, UVB essential, herbivorous
Source document: Merck Veterinary Manual (professional veterinary reference)
Merck Veterinary Manualretrieved 2026-07-28

Verification file: pdf-raw/exotic-health/mvm_reptile_husbandry.txt