Vietnamese man earns high income from raising iguanas
The 26-year-old resident of Hoa Son Commune, Hoa Vang District started his side business with an initial investment of around VND50 million (US$2,144), along with five male iguanas and seven females. To date, his farm has up to 30 female iguanas and multiple male species. Female iguanas lay over 30 eggs once a year. Baby iguanas of 3-4 months old can be available for sale. Iguanas, often inhabiting Central and South America, especially in the Caribbean, have a healthy immune system and are quite friendly toward humans. The reptile is fed vegetables, pumpkins, carrots, bananas, and jackfruits which need chopping and mixing with digestive enzymes and a number of nutrients. Cages to house iguanas should be placed in basking areas, considering female iguanas can live together in a cage, while male ones need to be separated from one another. Besides, iguana owners should pay attention to the three factors of temperature, habitat, and food to enable the reptile to grow quickly and ha