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How long can an adult male green iguana grow, including its tail?

Over 6 feet.

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  1. About 1 foot
  2. Over 6 feet ✔
  3. About 2 feet

Why: University of Florida experts say male green iguanas can grow over 6 feet long including the tail, and females just over 5 feet. Plan space and housing for the adult, not the hatchling.

Huh, didn't know that: A hatchling green iguana is only about 7 inches long, not counting the tail.

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Answer: Over 6 feet. University of Florida experts say male green iguanas can grow over 6 feet long including the tail, and females just over 5 feet. Plan space and housing for the adult, not the hatchling.

  1. Florida's Introduced Reptiles: Green Iguana (UF/IFAS Extension, EDIS WEC440) edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/UW485
    Males can grow to over 6 feet long (including the tail), whereas females can reach just over 5 feet
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Florida's Introduced Reptiles: Green Iguana (UF/IFAS Extension, EDIS WEC440) edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/UW485
    Hatchling green iguanas measure about 7 inches excluding the tail
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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