The grand cayman blue iguana for sale skin is dusky-blue to gray with cross bands that are often barely visible. Its coloration provides great camouflage among the rocks and scrub it inhabits. During the mating season, these lizards become a brighter blue.
How many grand cayman blue iguanas are left?
We have an amazing variety of stunning grand cayman blue iguana for sale, from hatchlings to massive adults. These well known tropical reptiles are farm-bred and extremely healthy.
grand cayman blue iguana for sale — also called blue iguanas, Cayman Island blue iguanas or Grand Cayman iguanas — are large, heavy-bodied lizards with colors ranging from gray to bright blue. These ground-dwelling reptiles are diurnal and will bask in the sun to warm up at the start of the day. They can be a territorial species, especially with iguanas of the same sex.
Size
The grand cayman blue iguana can exceed 5 feet (1.5 meters) in length (nose to tail tip) and can weigh more than 25 pounds (11 kilograms). These heavy-bodied lizards are the Grand Cayman’s largest native land vertebrate.
Food/Eating Habits
The grand cayman blue iguana for sale near me primarily herbivorous lizards eat mostly leaves and stems, as well as fruits and flowers. They have occasionally been observed feeding on fungi, insects, soil and excrement.
these lizards eat leafy green vegetables, carrots, sweet potatoes and herbivorous lizard pellets.
Lifespan
The baby grand cayman blue iguana appear to be a long-lived species, generally surviving for 25 to 40 years in the wild. One male in human care in the U.S. lived to be at least 69 years old.
Reproduction and Development
The baby grand cayman blue iguana for sale are sexually mature between 4 and 9 years of age. The breeding season takes place from April to June and seems to be triggered by the onset of the spring season. After copulation, the female becomes very territorial and aggressive.
She digs a nest cavity at least 1 foot deep in the sand and lays heir eggs between late June and August. After depositing up to 20 eggs, she covers them with soil. The eggs incubate at a temperature of about 86 to 91 degrees Fahrenheit (30 to 33 degrees Celsius), and the babies hatch 60 to 90 days later. The hatchlings are vulnerable to predation and have a high mortality rate.
- This Is An Extremely Smart Species That Makes For An Awesome Pet
- These Gain Color As They Grow Coming Into Hues Of Blue As Adults
- Naturally Occurring In The Cayman Islands Just South Of Cuba In The Caribbean Sea
- Living Their Lives Along The Tropical Islands These Iguanas Thrive In Hot Humid Climates
- Can Live Up To 50+ Years In Captivity With Proper Care
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