Vietnamese man earns high income from raising iguanas
Aside from his steady job selling natural and landscaping stones, Vo Anh Tuan, a native of Da Nang City in central Vietnam, has gained high earnings from breeding and raising iguanas as a side business and a hobby.
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 have beautiful skin colors.
After being raised for two years, iguanas can lay eggs, with over 90 percent of the eggs hatching after 60-90 days of being incubated in captivity.
Two-week-old baby iguanas need to sunbathe in the early morning and in the afternoon to boost their bone and digestive system growth, Tuan said.
An iguana with flawless skin, bright skin colors, bright and clear eyes, a straight tail, and claws, among others, is considered beautiful and can be offered at a high price, he added.
The man offers various types of iguanas for sale both online and offline, with green and red iguanas being the most favored species due to their affordable prices.
Each iguana sells for between VND450,000 ($19) and VND2 million ($86).
The side business has enabled Tuan to earn an additional VND120 million ($5,118) per year on average.
The man said he is willing to share his experience of raising the reptile with others.
This quite new business has great potential for further growth, as it does not require much space, whereas costs for iguana cages and feed are affordable.
Further, the demand for iguanas has soared as more people know about them and want to keep them as pets.
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