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Iguanas are tropical lizards so if you are from countries that have four seasons, heating is very important to ensure a healthy iguana. Infrared lamps are used by some iguanas keepers as a heating source. These large bulbs produce a red light as well as infrared heat. But fixtures do not need to produce light to produce heat. Appropriate heat sources that do not produce lights are as follows.

Human heating pads- Human heating pads are large, relatively inexpensive and lasts for years. They are a useful addition to the iguana enclosure or than made-for-reptile products. They are also easily cleaned and disinfected and also easy to remove to new location if needed. Another benefit of human heating pads is that they can be use both inside and under the tank.

Pig of farrowing pads (also called pig blankets)- These are rigid fiber-glass panels covering heat elements. They are sturdy, easy to clean and disinfect, and comes in variety of sizes with a flexible metal-wrapped cord. They radiate heat and are useful in providing bottom heat that rises. You can order them through farm supply catalogs as well as through herp supply catalogs. You may also be able to order them through your local farm and ranch suppliers.

Infrared ceramic heating elements (CHE) - The infrared heat produced by a CHE is focused downwards, resulting in a relatively small coned shaped zone of heat. They are useful for heating up small enclosure. Infrared CHE may not do more than provide a limited basking area for a large iguana in a large enclosure.

If you decide to use CHE, you must install it in a fixture with a porcelain, not plastic socket. The heat thrown upward from the CHE is hot enough to melt plastic and start a fire.

Infrared panels- These are large panels made to install against the wall, and they heat up a large area than CHE.

How many overhead radiant heat sources you need depends on how well insulated your iguanas enclosure is and the ambient room temperature. You know you have enough when your thermometers show that the heat sources are producing enough heat to maintain the necessary temperature.

I hope that the above information may be able to let you decide on the best heating for your iguanas and do remember that your iguanas needs heat to have a healthy growth.