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My Iguana's Heat Lamp and My Electric Bill
Ask the Vet with Dr. Bea Woofington, DVM
Q: My iguana Lola needs a heat lamp all day, and my electric bill went up eleven dollars. Can I turn it off to save money?
— Tony D., Tampa, Florida |
A: Please don't. Iguanas are cold-blooded and depend on outside heat to digest food and fight infection. Lola needs a warm basking spot of roughly 95 degrees Fahrenheit, a cooler side of the enclosure, and a UVB light for about 12 hours a day so she can use calcium properly.
To save money, put the lights on an inexpensive appliance timer, make sure the enclosure is not in a drafty spot, and use a thermometer at each end so you are not overheating. Eleven dollars a month is a bargain compared to treating metabolic bone disease. Trust me. I've seen the bills.
— Dr. Bea Woofington
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