AboutDiane Expertise I am well versed in all aspects of the care and keeping of green iguanas. This includes all husbandry issues pertaining to the Green Iguana. I am not a vet so I cannot answer medical questions, other than ideas for normal supplementation, removing stuck shed, dropped tail and mites and other general health questions
Experience I own 3 green iguanas, two of which are rescues. I've had my Iguanas for 7 years. I own a yahoo group dedicated to raising healthy iguanas. I've rescued and rehabbed several young iguanas and have placed them in wonderful forever homes. I prefer taking in the "hard cases" that need critical care.
Organizations Scales and Tails Exotic Pet Rescue (one of the founding members)
Publications One of the Co Authors of the Book "The Iguana Dens Care and Keeping of Giant Green Iguanas"
Education/Credentials I was a vet tech for a small animal practice for 6 years.
Past/Present clients I own a yahoo group dedicated to raising healthy iguanas.(babyiguana)
I have answered several Iguana questions on the "reptile" forum on here.
Expert: Diane Date: 3/23/2008 Subject: green iguana
Question HI I HOPE YOU CAN HELP. MY IGUANA DEVELOPED LAEGE BLACK SPOT OH HIS BACK ON BOTH SIDES OF HIS SPIKES. AT FIST WE THOUGHT I WAS SHEDDING PROBLEMS BUT HE SHED AND IT SORT OF FADE AND LIFE BUT IT IS STILL MAINLY THERE. I TOOK HIM TO MY VET WHO GAVE HIM INJECTIONS AND GAVE ME IODINE TO PUT ON IT BUT THIS HAS NOT REALLY SOLVED THE PROBLEM. I HAVE TRAWLED THE NET FOR ANSWERS BUT I CANNOT REALLY FIND ANYTHING, I HOPE YOU CAN HELP, I CAN SEND PICTURES IF THAT WILL HELP?? THANKS
Answer Hi Marcos,
Can you please post a pic here?
I'm not a big fan of iodine as it can be too drying to an area. Was it Betadine or actually iodine? Have you tried an antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin or Silvadine? Please do post a pic...
Has it involved a bigger area at all? Is it possible that he is too close to a heat source causing a burn? How big an area does it involve?
