The desert iguana is not and endangered species. The Breeding Season During middle of the month of March, the desert iguanas begin to get out from the long period of hibernation. They have their breeding season during April and May. The female desert iguana lays eggs, which they hatch in July and August Throughout the entire breeding season, the adult desert iguanas will have pink stomach during the breeding season on the sides. Female iguana can dig 100% play sand easily and make the pits for eggs that can also be used. It should be ensured that the nests are safe from pest. Moreover, the reptile should be safe in the proper environment of the nests against any harm like abrasion or injuries. The box used for nest should be durable and should contain about 200 pounds of sand or soil in it. Temperature: Iguanas are cold blooded animals. Their body functioning mostly depends upon the heat they absorb from their environment. For the digestion of the food, they require heat from atmosphere. They cannot digest the food, if they are not kept at proper temperature in their enclosure. The temperature should be maintained between 85 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit for proper digestion of their food. Cage: Once you have selected your pet, you have to provide it a suitable place to live comfortably. The cage will depend upon the size of the reptile. It is always better to go for a tailor-made home for your iguana. As the iguana grows, you should be able to make changes in the size of its cage rather than shifting it from one cage to another. The critical signs of this disease are swollen jowl, torpidity, soft face and lower jaw like rubber, problem in eating and swelling of limbs. Most of the times, limbs and spine gets fractured. The hind legs are paralyzed as a consequence of deficiency of vitamin B1 in food. The tail is also impacted. Every single species of iguanas owns different features because it originates from a different home ground. Iguana as pets: Many people in America are keeping iguanas as their pets. They think that they can save them from being extinct this way. You may be aware that iguanas are herbivores and they mostly eat flowers, buds, tender leaves and fruits.