Iguana????
Posted by Admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 30-04-2009-05-2008
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for my birthday (a few months ago) i got an iguana. Unfortunatly it wasnt tame. Now ive been trying to work with him more and have gotten books but he is psycotic. hell run all around the tank n stuff. now his nose is scabby and bleeding. what can i do?
What size is he's tank it maybe too small. You need to handle him everyday for atleast 30 minutes and even then he probably won't calm down for another few years if that. And it will get aggressive durning mating season when it gets older.
Here is some other info to help you and if you have anyother questions feel free to e-mail me.
They should be feed:
45% leafy greens such as escarole, dandelions, endive, mustard, and collards, NO lettuces or spinach! They aren't good for him.
45% hard mixed veggies such as an orange flesh squash the harder the better(acorn,pumpkin,butternut… fresh green beans, fresh peas, parsnip, and green bell peppers, NO broccoli or cauliflower, or avocado!
10% fruit such as figs, papaya, mango, pear, and berries. NO bananas, only very rarely as a treat.
NO ANIMAL PROTEIN such as bugs, meat, eggs, or cheese!
They get 7ft long with some reaching 8 ft.
Cage size:
Minimum length (side to side): 2-3 x
Minimum depth (front to back): 1.5-2 x
Minimum height: 1.5-2 x
Temperature:
They need a basking area of 95-100 and normal temps of 75-85. NO heat rocks!
Lights:
They need a 5.0 UV light.
Hydration:
They should also get baths everyday or so. And should have a water bowl in their cage.
Vet:
You should take Your Iguana for regular vet checkups to make sure it is in good health. Reptiles can have internal parasites that can harm them so you should make sure the vet checks that.
Here are some good sites, the first one was recomended by my vet.
http://www.anapsid.org/iguana/index.html
http://www.greenigsociety.org
http://www.triciaswaterdragon.com/igcare.htm
http://www.baskingspot.com/iguanas/igbook/
http://www.reptilecare.com/IgCare.htm