Iguana GuideQuick answer: Female green iguanas lay eggs in nest burrows. Nesting therefore connects reproduction directly to soil, habitat and burrowing behavior.
Egg layerYes
NestBurrow
ExcavatorFemale
EcologySubstrate matters
Nest construction
Female green iguanas excavate burrows where eggs are deposited. UF/IFAS reports relatively shallow nesting burrows and notes communal nesting in parts of the native range.
Why burrows matter outside reproduction
Burrowing also becomes important in introduced populations. In Florida, high densities of green iguanas can create conflicts where burrows contribute to erosion around canals, levees and seawalls.
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After hatching
The hatchling stage begins a rapid transition to independent feeding, climbing and predator avoidance.
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