Iguana GuideLighting is biological infrastructure
Reptile lighting affects more than whether humans can see the enclosure. It helps reproduce environmental cues missing indoors.
Broad-spectrum guidance
Merck Veterinary Manual lists broad-spectrum lighting as a husbandry requirement for green iguanas.
Fixture details matter
Lamp type, output, distance, mesh barriers and replacement age can change actual exposure. Equipment should therefore be selected and measured using current reptile-veterinary or herpetoculture guidance.
Not a treatment page
Lighting errors can contribute to serious health problems, but diagnosis and treatment belong with a reptile veterinarian.
Keep exploring
Use the related guides to connect this topic with species, behavior, anatomy and habitat rather than treating it as an isolated fact.
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