The parasites: The fleas get settled in the gastrointestinal tract of blood in iguanas and these are the main cause of their death when kept in confinement. Viral Infection: Many death of iguana occur due to the viral infection in iguana. The research is still on to find the causes and treatments for this virus. Iguanidae family comprises primarily eight types of iguanas: These are Genus: Cyrclura, Amblyrhyncus, Conolophus, Brachylophus, Ctenosauria, Dipsosaurus and Sauromalus The Genus Cyrclura or rock iguana is found in Caribbean islands. This is a rare species now and under protection as imperiled species. Cyclura - rhinoceros and rock iguana. 4. Lemanctus - casque-headed iguana. 5. Corytophanes- helmeted iguana. 6. Chalarodon- Madagascar iguana. Iguanas are Herbivores: Herbivores are the form of creatures that eat plant and vegetation. There are many reptiles, which cannot live exclusively on plants and they eat meat of insects or other animals. As the owner of the pet, you should feed them healthy and nutritious food. Here are a few useful leads regarding the food for iguanas. 1. Vegetables: Some people advise that iguanas can be fed on insects and worms or food meant for dogs and cats. Iguanas have their bodies biologically made in such a manner that they can consume more of plant proteins. The owners of pet iguanas can start their nests and start breeding iguanas. But, they have found the advantage of it and are really making money from iguana nests. They are breeding the iguanas and at the same time selling their babies. The iguanas can be purchased cheaply these days. This really makes one to think that pet iguanas are really disposable so easily. Just think about a couple of iguana as the last pair. It is not very difficult to keep and look after iguana as pets, only thing you have to do is to plan and manage it the correct way. There are a few deliberations. The most important thing to consider is providing them with a suitable and comfortable place to live.