What is the best substrate for iguanas?

Question

What is the best substrate for iguanas?

Answer 1

newspaper, hands down!  It's so easy to clean, just remove the section that's dirty and then replace it.

Answer 2

I don't believe iguanas drink alcohol, so I  wouldn't try it if  I were you.

Answer 3

The best possible substrate would be newspaper, easiest to change, although, if you want to go for something more "natural" use astroturf. Its like a green carpet and it would be best to buy two of these things. You cut them to the right size to fit your cage and when one gets dirty, you just take it out and use the other one, and wash the dirty one and so on. Clean the turf with ordinary soap and water (avoid harsher products unless your reptile veterinarian approves them), thoroughly rinse it, and hang it to dry to be used at the next cage cleaning.

AVOID sand, gravel, wood shavings, corn cob material, walnut shells, and cat litter, as these are not only difficult to clean but can cause impactions (blockages) if eaten on purpose or accidentally should the food become covered by these substrates. Cedar wood shavings are toxic to reptiles!

And make sure he has lots of branches to climb about on. Preferably real ones!