What's the hardest pet to take care of?
Fritz Rogahn
2025-09-30 16:18:10
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Whilst there is something majestic about seeing these tiny creatures soar around, they are not in any way easy pets to take care of. For a start, they are nocturnal and typically do not wake up until 10 pm, requiring an owner to have a similar night shift. Combine that with a complex diet, a need for a lot of space, their propensity to bite and claw at people, have complex dietary and veterinary needs and given they are social creatures, often need a companion. Iguanas, like many other reptiles, are the definition of surprisingly difficult to take care of. Whilst they initially look fairly easy to take care of when in the hands of professionals, they require a very dedicated habitat to be well taken care of and avoid potentially huge medical issues. Constant UVA and UVB lighting systems, a heat lamp, extensive fresh salads as well as nutritional supplements, frequent baths and regular checkups are just a small part of the reptile experience. As well as this, iguanas can become particularly substantial eaters as they get older, making them more expensive than you may think. They need a lot of time and care to handle, far more than most busy people are capable of giving.
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