AboutYexalen Expertise I will answer any questions that you may have about feeding, lighting, heating, maintaining a proper setup, construction of enclosures, bathing, dealing with agression, general care and keeping of the (common)Green Iguana.
I can not answer questions about other species of Iguana although I can and will try my hardest and give you the best information I can after researching and going over my findings. I am not a certified veterinarian and so I can not answer medical questions that require treatment. I am here to supply you the information you need about the animal you care for so the more information I have the better I can help with your question(s).
Experience I have researched these particular lizards for several years however not having enough area in my home to own one, I have been around many and have read enough information from books and various reliable web sites to understand the personal side of keeping one of these magnificent reptiles. I have answered several questions before on other question and answer sites and am currently working on my reptile focused web site where a portion will be dedicated to the care of Iguanas
Education/Credentials I have been researching reptiles in general for over eight years and Iguanas in particular for 2 years. I have not enough room in my home to own one of these lizards but I have cared for a few that had belong to close friends and have had "hand to hand" experience with these reptiles.
Expert: Yexalen Date: 5/4/2008 Subject: new iguana
Question Hi,
I just got a baby iguana from my cousin, and I was reading about iguanas last night and, well, I have a question. What do you think the chances are that I will never get bitten by the iguana?
I can deal with it, I just want to know what my chances are statistically speaking.
I was handling the iguana no problem until I read about the biting and tail whipping, and for some reason now when I go to pick him up he tail whips me. I think he can feel my fear.
Thanks,
Amanda
Answer Hello Amanda, they can definately sense fear and they know if you are nervous, it makes them nervous as well. It is more common that a male Iguana will be agressive rather then a female. It is also more common that during the mating season they will be more agressive.
I do not know statistically what the chances of being bitten are but I do know that with a male the chance is higher, with either gender during mating season is much higher, and a male in mating season can be extremely dangerous.
