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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Green Iggy Not acting righy | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: I have a mature green Iguana named Puff. He is a rescue so we don't know exactly how old he is. ... A: It is possible that he caught his leg on something and sprained it. Problems with limbs can also ... | |
| 9 month iguana | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: I have a few questions. One is i got my iguana about 8 months ago and he still is not tame i am ... A: Sorry to say this but... yes it is very normal. Many igs can take months and months to tame..some ... | |
| Cilantro | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: Is it ok and healthy for my iguana to eat cilantro? I've looked on many sites and it never says that ... A: Cilantro is fine in moderation. You don't want to make it a big part of their diet. As with any ... | |
| iguana health | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: i have a female 4 years old.we have had isobella now for just over two years.she lives in a ... A: This may sound like a very very stupid reply but... my first thought when I read what you said about ... | |
| Iguana Cage | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: I'm living in South Africa and i recently brought a young green iguana into our family, he is about ... A: Wow..there are a lot of no so good things in that picture. I'm going to include a basic care sheet ... | |
| Iguana Cage | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: I'm living in South Africa and i recently brought a young green iguana into our family, he is about ... A: It is wonderful to hear you are planning for your iguanas future home!! One of the best links I've ... | |
| Light for night use. | 12/25/2011 |
| Q: I currently have a 75w Exo Terra Night-Glo moonlight bulb and I need to know if it can be used for ... A: The "moonlight" bulbs are fine but... iguanas generally do prefer to have complete darkness. Even ... | |
| Probiotics Use after Surgery | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: My 4-year-old, 2.5 pound, spayed/female iguana underwent surgery to repair a laceration 2 weeks ago. ... A: Off hand, I don't remember the dosage per lb, etc. The label will have that info. The nice thing ... | |
| Probiotics Use after Surgery | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: My 4-year-old, 2.5 pound, spayed/female iguana underwent surgery to repair a laceration 2 weeks ago. ... A: That sure was an ouchie for her!! In answer to your question... yes, there are several pro biotics ... | |
| Pore Infection | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a 10 yr old male green iguana. About a month ago I noticed he was bleeding from one of his ... A: You are correct..he does need to see a vet. It looks like it may have possibly abscessed. The vet ... | |
| blisters on my iguanas side | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: we rescued this iguana(franky)about 6mo ago . he wasnt ill or anything but his living conditions ... A: There has been a lot of a virus hitting reptiles lately. It is called CANV It can be treated but ... | |
| sick iguanas | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: it looks dead. They are still eating and we have four of them. Their cage is a 20H and we have a ... A: With the way iguanas are bred, hatched and shipped it's no wonder they are so sickly when they come ... | |
| iguana | 10/23/2011 |
| Q: One of my iguana'a seems to not be feeling well. He seems weak, having a hard time walking, I also ... A: It sounds like you need to get your iguana to a vet to find out what is going on. Most times when ... | |
| bugs on my pet | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: What should I do if there are small red blood sucking bugs on my iguana? A: It sounds like your iguana has mites. You need to treat your iguana with medication to get rid of ... | |
| Iguana | 10/9/2011 |
| Q: I just recently purchased a green iguana that is a blue-green in color. He has developed a grey ... A: Where there is any changes such as you describe it can be a fungal or bacterial infection.... There ... | |
| Taming my iguana | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: I bought a baby iguana about two months ago. He is eating all his greens and veg in large amounts ... A: Great to hear your lil green monster is doing well. If your ig is a baby, still under a yr of age, ... | |
| i think my iguana is sick can u help me | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: hey diane how are you doing look i just baught a 1 month old iguana 4 days ago and well its been ... A: What you see as sleeping during the day most likely isn't sleeping, but ignoring/blocking out ... | |
| iguana | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: i have a baby aqua green iguana about four months old but the last two days shes been a dark green ... A: It sounds like your baby green iguana may not be feeling well for some reason or there is something ... | |
| iguana not eating | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: I have had my 8 year old iguana for 5 years now.I got her as a rescue from my vet she had been ... A: I have one that does exactly what yours is doing. She does it every year starting in the spring and ... | |
| Pascal the Iguana | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: My brother had an iguana when he lived in Miami before I was born. When I was born, he had to get ... A: Glad you joined the group...we can email back and forth there now. Good on filling out the care ... | |
| Iguana | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: Why won't my juvie iguana eat? He was chowing down for a couple of weeks, then about a week ago he ... A: Generally when they stop eating like that there is a reason...it may simply be that an adjustment ... | |
| Pascal the Iguana | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: My brother had an iguana when he lived in Miami before I was born. When I was born, he had to get ... A: First, Congrats on your new pet and also on your research!! It is VERY refreshing to see a young ... | |
| Lighting | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: we have two baby iguanas, aprox (not sure how old they were when we bought them) 3 months old. We ... A: It really isn't a good idea to house two igs together... two males can never be housed together as ... | |
| iguana | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: Hey. My iguana seems really sick. At one point i thought she was dead. She is about a year old. I ... A: Iguanas do require a lot of specialized care. When things aren't correct, they can become very ill. ... | |
| He Went Crazy Overnight | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: I've had NickaDemous, a green iguana, now for 3 years this past May. He was only the size of my ... A: Isn't it a great feeling when you have taken a poor ig from deaths door and helped them become a ... | |
| my iguana | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: idk if this is normal but he is about 2 years old mabey a little older about 2 ft long including ... A: You don't mention other areas of your care but I am going to include a basic care sheet that I wrote ... | |
| gravid iguana question | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: my iguana is 2 1/2 years old now and last year she layed 13 eggs although not all at once she did ... A: Not all iguanas do lay eggs every year..some do..some don't. Some may skip a year. The only sure ... | |
| abscessed femoral pore/ iguana | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: My 10yr Male iguana has had a recurring abscessed femoral pore that protrudes out & has gotten ... A: There really isn't much that can be done for it other than a 3-4 week course of antibiotics that MAY ... | |
| Re: out of control | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: He is not in a tank! I'm very concerned he may just be o e of those igs that don't tame :(. He is ... A: So glad to hear he isn't in a tank!!! I would continue with the slow approach as there is nothing ... | |
| Out of Control | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I Have a 9 month old iguana, I need huge help with taming him. He freaks out when I try to get him ... A: Believe it or not, your iguana is acting like 95%+ of all 9 month old iguanas. Not only is he ... | |
| Moving from arizona to washington state | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a four year old female iguana and a 1year old chinese water dragon and we r moving feb 2012. ... A: Your iguana sounds very normal with the hating change. Since it sounds like you are driving for ... | |
| iguana | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: My male iguana is eating my female iguana/S poop. Is it ok? will he get sick? is he lacking ... A: it was a working vacation actually!!! It does sound like your female may be gravid(with eggs). The ... | |
| Iguana going to bathroom from top of his cage. | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a 9 yr old iguana who's cage is 5ft tall, 4ft long and 2ft deep. He has a ramp that goes to ... A: Igs really hate changes and the move is a change for him. A few suggestions... when something ... | |
| swimming pool | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: Is it safe to let my iguana swim in the family pool? A: Yes, its fine..but be sure to "potty" your ig before going into the pool or he will poop in there. ... | |
| My iguanas | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: I have two iguanas one is about 2 years i think and i just got a yearling and the first question i ... A: No, turtle food should never be fed to an iguana. The ingredients are not that what a iguana needs. ... | |
| anoles | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: Do you answers questions about Anoles? If so, I'm traveling in a couple days and i was wondering if ... A: Yes, you can travel with them..its better if you can find someone to come in to care for them though ... | |
| green iguana not eating | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: my green iguana wont eat but he sleeps constantly he's breathing but shallow he has lost alot of ... A: You don't give me much info to go on at all. You don't mention your iguanas age and size... With ... | |
| baby iguana | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I own a pretty young iguana. He/she has been doing great since I got him in january. Very recently I ... A: Nope, it isn't normal. It's one of the areas we use to measure their weight. When they are showing ... | |
| Reptiles | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: My Iguana has not eating in four months also she was introduced to a male at this time both are ... A: I have a female that does the same thing every year, for the past 3-4 years.(she is now 7 yrs old) ... | |
| iguana | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: My male iguana is eating my female iguana/S poop. Is it ok? will he get sick? is he lacking ... A: I never allow my male to be with my females at all. When they mate, they can harm each other as ... | |
| Sick Iguana | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: My daughters iguana has been acting strange, he was always so calm but now everytime you touch him ... A: You have given me very little information to go on. Knowing the iguanas age, size, how long you ... | |
| baby iguana & gout | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I recently discovered a "bumpy" left elbow on my iguana Stig, who is less than 1 year old. I took ... A: A few of the foods you are feeding MAY cause gout, especially if fed on a regular basis. Kale is a ... | |
| Iguana reaction to new UVB light | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased my 8 month old green iguana a UVB light (Reptisun 5.0 UVB) that fits inside of ... A: Is this the bulb you purchased? http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3571148 is so, ... | |
| Chinese water dragon eggs | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: I was just wondering if Chinese water dragon eggs get bigger as they get nearer to hatching, and how ... A: Generally, it can take 60-80+ days for the eggs to hatch..this of course happens only if the eggs ... | |
| iguana | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: My male iguana is eating my female iguana/S poop. Is it ok? will he get sick? is he lacking ... A: Sand boxes should never be used with an iguana. Iguanas smell everything and to smell they use ... | |
| Black iguana? | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I am not sure if I am in the right category as not very familiar with these animals. My house back ... A: They are rock iguanas, or black iguanas. There is nothing that I know of that can be used to deter ... | |
| my 4 year old iguana | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: me and my fiancee purchased a 4 year old male iguana and she loves this iguana to death.she babys ... A: If the ig is willing to be pampered, thats wonderful!! Many igs prefer to just be left alone so the ... | |
| shaking/tremors? in the head | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: My four year old iguana had metabolic bone disease a few years ago, but he recovered and now has a ... A: What you are seeing can be normal shudder bobs..with these, their heads move in all directions and ... | |
| HELP | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: my iguana is in really bad condition. i need to know what i can possibly do. i currently cannot ... A: On the dewlap, (thats the hanging skin under his chin) It sounds like he possibly has some dry ... | |
| swollen jaw | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: My iguana's jaw is swollen, and i know it's an infection. Is there anything I can do without goin 2 ... A: When a reptile needs a vet, there isn't much choice than to see the vet. When going to a vet is ... | |
| HELP | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: my iguana is in really bad condition. i need to know what i can possibly do. i currently cannot ... A: There are many things you don't mention in your question.. such as temperatures, your source of uvb ... | |
| help please | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: my iguana sounds like its gasping for air. is there something wrong with it? ANSWER: Hi Christian, ... A: Iguanas do sneeze..they cannot/do not sweat and it is how they expel excess salts from their body. ... | |
| help please | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: my iguana sounds like its gasping for air. is there something wrong with it? ANSWER: Hi Christian, ... A: Does he do it like a huffing sound? Does he do it when he is being bothered in some way? Is he ... | |
| help please | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: my iguana sounds like its gasping for air. is there something wrong with it? A: Yes, there is something seriously wrong. He may have aspirated something, is choking on something ... | |
| iguana spikes | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: Hey, so I noticed that there was a lot of unshed skin stuck on my iguanas spikes. The problem is ... A: Some iguanas just have a hard time shedding spikes for some reason, even when humidity is correct. I ... | |
| sexing | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: 5ft green iguana from a pet shop after someone had abandoned him a few months ago and named him ... A: Pores are going more toward male, ...I swear that at some "tween" age they go through a gender ... | |
| sexing | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: 5ft green iguana from a pet shop after someone had abandoned him a few months ago and named him ... A: Aww, cute little greenie, he is!! He/she may still be a bit too young to sex 100% properly. With the ... | |
| my year old igiuana | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: my iguana is drak green is that bad if so what should i do i fix it.. and what size of tank does he ... A: I'm going to include a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out caring for their iguanas. It ... | |
| sick iguana | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: My iguana Rex is a female 13 years old. we live in southern Florida and she has an outside habitat ... A: I am sooo very very sorry for your loss. Iguanas are amazing creatures. She let you know that she ... | |
| sick iguana | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: My iguana Rex is a female 13 years old. we live in southern Florida and she has an outside habitat ... A: Iguanas can have strokes...generally you will see a head tilt of some sort though. Yes, it can be ... | |
| iguana | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: My male iguana is eating my female iguana/S poop. Is it ok? will he get sick? is he lacking ... A: If your female has parasites, he will of course get them, along with any other intestinal problem ... | |
| Iguana | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: hi i just went and purchase a juvenile iguana now my question i have peit moss on one side of his ... A: You really should not be using any type of moss or bark, litter or otehr loose substrate in with an ... | |
| iguana fracture arm | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: i have a 3yr old iguana that fracture his leg, took him to the vet several of times for it, vet said ... A: Sorry to hear your are having problems with your ig. Your diet is great! Your vet does sound like ... | |
| My iguana | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: My 6 yr. old iguana died yesterday. I took her to the bathroom and she seemed OK but became ... A: I am so very, very sorry for your loss. One of the things about iguanas is that they can hide being ... | |
| Iguana eye | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: When I bought my pet iguana (Wednesday) the lady said it had a Scracth on its eye from a lizard ... A: Neosporin really should not be used inside the eye. It should be ointment made specifically for ... | |
| Iguana | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 16 inch iguana she has not grown mutch. i had her for about 8 monthes and she was fine i ... A: i'm very sorry for your loss. I doubt it was the temperatures alone. Iguanas are very good at ... | |
| Iguana | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 16 inch iguana she has not grown mutch. i had her for about 8 monthes and she was fine i ... A: Along with a good calcium, she needs to have a good source of uvb. Without providing the uvb ... | |
| Iguana | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a 16 inch iguana she has not grown mutch. i had her for about 8 monthes and she was fine i ... A: She is small for her age...I have a few thoughts as to what she may have going on.Most likey it is ... | |
| food | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: Can a green iguana have a patch of lemon grass growing in its tank? A: I wouldn't plant the lemon grass in the cage. Lemon grass is very tough and sharp and can cause ... | |
| re; Iggy is a girl | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: My 11 year old iguana recently went to the reptile vet for a hurt foot. The foot is fixed. The vet ... A: She may not have any eggs in her..she may not be eating much for other reasons, be it seasonal, some ... | |
| regrowing a tail | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: my dad got me an iguana about a month ago from a friend. Sadly she accidentally cut off his tail and ... A: Even though the picture is dark, it does look like dry gangrene..it just doesn't look normal ... | |
| regrowing a tail | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: my dad got me an iguana about a month ago from a friend. Sadly she accidentally cut off his tail and ... A: The tail should never be tried to be glued back on as that can cause more problems. Iguanas ... | |
| broke toe | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: My iguana broke her toe, two weeks ago and the toe is now black. Is there anything i can do for her ... A: Not sure why your question was in the question pool. You do need to take your ig to a vet so that ... | |
| My iguana seems really sick please help | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I purchased a couple of iguanas a few months ago and up until a few days ago ... A: You don't say how they are housed..but, what you are seeing if they are housed together is that one ... | |
| Creechee iguana prolapsing a lot | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: My iguana Creechee has had a lot of prolapsing problems since 2005. The vets would suture it back in ... A: I am so very sorry for your loss. The only true way of knowing what may have caused it is if the ... | |
| Baby green iguana | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: i just got my baby green iguana yesterday my sisters boyfriend had it a week before i did. he didn't ... A: ! Thank you for getting rid of those rocks! As for the shed, you can apply some Neosporin ointment ... | |
| funny looking stuff on tail | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: We just were given 2 iguanas yesterday. My husband has had some before. The one has some funny ... A: I'm going to include a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with different aspects of ... | |
| Questions about Diet and such | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I adopted my baby green iguana about 10 days ago from a friend who runs a private reptile rescue. ... A: !! I am going to include a basic care sheet to help you out. There are several GOOD links to more ... | |
| Feeding | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I feed my iguana (hector) Greens an squash, zucchini is that ok? A: I'm including a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with their care. In it are the ... | |
| help | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: Ok i have two iguanas one boy one girl.The boy is about 2 years old and the girl is almost 2 years ... A: I'm not sure I understand what you mean when you say her leg is "sagging". If you mean it is ... | |
| Iguana Eggs | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if green iguana's lay eggs even if they haven't mated? Thank you A: Yes, they do lay eggs even when not with a male. It is one of the "problems" we deal with in having ... | |
| iguana with swollen gland | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: My husband has an 8 year old iguana and up until this week has been very healthy. We have noticed ... A: If her mouth wasn't injured and the upper jaw is that much shorter, in addition to the swollen jowl, ... | |
| Desert Iguana Sick | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: I know you mention not to ask medical questions but wanted to know if you've ever seen similar ... A: On first look I say he is a bit dehydrated. Smacking mouth could be a sign of mouth being dry. ... | |
| my iguanas tongue | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I became an iguana owner just recently when my boyfriend came home with "saphyra" (without asking me ... A: Glad to hear the brown is gone...most likely was the chair. With their mouth being sticky, things ... | |
| my iguanas tongue | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I became an iguana owner just recently when my boyfriend came home with "saphyra" (without asking me ... A: Very nice on the size of her cage and also that she gets outside for real sunshine!! Is it possible ... | |
| pink discoloration | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 15+ year old iguana who is experiencing some pink discoloration on his front left foot. It ... A: I suggest getting him to a vet for a skin scraping. There has been a huge increase of a very nasty ... | |
| iguana not eating | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: i am having a problem with my iguana now he haven't eaten for 3 days now ..he use to eat like mad ... A: If your ig is a female,is around two yrs or more and has a snout to vent length of 10 inces or more, ... | |
| iguana is sick | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: i notice in the last few days that one of my iguanas legs is much bigger then the other one and i ... A: There are many things that can cause this. Is it possible he got it caught jumping or falling off a ... | |
| Iguana doesnt want to eat | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: my iguana male 3yrs havent ate in about 2 months now it drinks water thou, the last two weeks it ... A: I'm going to include a basic care sheet so that you can double check your care. Even though you say ... | |
| not eating | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: i got a baby iguana about 4 days ago and i haven't seen it eat much. him very worried as it has not ... A: Did you double check all his care with the info I sent you previously? Temperatures and UVB are ... | |
| not eating | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: i got a baby iguana about 4 days ago and i haven't seen it eat much. him very worried as it has not ... A: Its not uncommon for them not to eat...they hate any change...I've included a basic care sheet so ... | |
| iguanas | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a baby iguana and it has red little bugs all over it.What are they and how can i treat them ... A: What you are seeing is mites. Other reptiles can get them. Mammals generally are safe from them. To ... | |
| gray hard spots on iguana | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: There are several hard gray spots on my iguana Ziggy as you can see. I just rescued him and he looks ... A: I am going to include a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out. Double check all your ... | |
| iguana not eating | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: my iguana does not want to eat anything, but he has been like this for awhile, what can i do ... A: She may be forming eggs, or thinks she is. If you have a way to weigh her, that can give you a good ... | |
| iguana not eating | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: my iguana does not want to eat anything, but he has been like this for awhile, what can i do A: Hopefully this gets through as I'm not sure I am having computer issues or if its something with ... | |
| Iguana Eye Color | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: Ms. Diane, Please, can you tell me if it is normal to have a green iguana with red eyes? I have not ... A: What a beautiful creature!! I am jealous of what you got to do! Thank you for attaching the picture. ... | |
| Iguana Eye Color | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: Ms. Diane, Please, can you tell me if it is normal to have a green iguana with red eyes? I have not ... A: They can and do have red in the colored part of their eyes. When there is a lot of red in what is ... | |
| Ursula Wheezing? | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: Today I let Ursula out for a little free-roaming time since I thought that might help her attitude ... A: Geez, she is being your nightmare ig for sure. I really don't know anything about the crypto but ... | |
| Ursula Wheezing? | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: Today I let Ursula out for a little free-roaming time since I thought that might help her attitude ... A: \Its good you are talking her in today. FOr an infection the usual treatment is baytril ... | |
| My iguana "Bichito" is sick | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: Good Morning! I'm Spanish and my English is bad, but I'll try, I'm desperate!!. My iguana "Bichito" ... A: Are you sure your iguana is a male? Many females are now laying eggs (they do this even when not ... | |
| Ursula Wheezing? | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: Today I let Ursula out for a little free-roaming time since I thought that might help her attitude ... A: Usually when they have a URI they will have a nasal discharge (not the normal clear snalt they ... | |
| Ursula Update | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I just wanted to update you on how Ursula (the OE iguana) is doing and to ask a few more questions. ... A: Some tricks I've learned with basking areas... If they are on open wire or other area that isn't ... | |
| Ursula Update | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I just wanted to update you on how Ursula (the OE iguana) is doing and to ask a few more questions. ... A: Not sure on the livestock Vitamin B but here is a link to info on recommended dosages for various ... | |
| Ursula Update | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I just wanted to update you on how Ursula (the OE iguana) is doing and to ask a few more questions. ... A: Glad to hear she is doing well for the most part anyway. Continue with the acidophilus daily wont ... | |
| iguana taming | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a juvenile iguana and i picked him up a few days ago for the first time in an attempt to tame ... A: Believe it or not, your ig is acting 100% normal. Some igs seem to be tame from day one..others can ... | |
| iguana injury | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: my iguana got 2 cuts on the right front leg and i put neosporin on it. its been 4 days since it got ... A: As to the 2nd question you ask about a ball python,I normally do not "do" snake questions but am ... | |
| Kind of worried. | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I'm more of a young iguana owner, and I've noticed recently (Because of the dry food I've recently ... A: Its good that you are now feeding collards, mustard greens, etc.. It sounds like your ig may have ... | |
| Ursula Post-OE | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: Ursula is still kickin' after her ovariectomy. The stitches come out in about 2 more weeks and she ... A: Glad to hear that she is healing well. Her gut bacteria levels may be low, which will cause her not ... | |
| Brown soft spine on crest | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old iguana that was a rescue, we have had him for about a year now and he has shed ... A: I"ve seen what you described several times with my iguanas. Its never been a problem other than the ... | |
| Pretty's leg | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: My iguana had hurt her leg about 10 months ago, I brought her to the vet, they gave some antibiotic ... A: Unless there is a break in the skin or an abscess, there really shouldn't be a chance of infection. ... | |
| Pretty's leg | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: My iguana had hurt her leg about 10 months ago, I brought her to the vet, they gave some antibiotic ... A: I would again give her the Metacam if she is in pain. Iguanas really should not hurt themselves ... | |
| iguana eggs | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: my iguana layed eggs without a male being around and we noticed that she ate 2 of them. Is this ok ... A: Its not normal for them to eat their eggs, but it does happen. If she will allow you to, remove the ... | |
| Another question | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: tye likes to be up high and doesnt use the ground as much. Which tank looks better for now before i ... A: The good news is that she is young and with you getting the new uvb and the good calcium, her jaw ... | |
| Another question | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: tye likes to be up high and doesnt use the ground as much. Which tank looks better for now before i ... A: For now, go with the bigger, lower one...although neither is large enough and even a 75 gallon ... | |
| MBD | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 6 month female iguana. I bought her at the petshop I worked at. when I bought her she was ... A: Yep, sure is MBD. On the greens,.... I would leave out the romaine...very little nutrition in it. ... | |
| MBD | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 6 month female iguana. I bought her at the petshop I worked at. when I bought her she was ... A: There are a lot of incorrect lighting for iguanas. Many people don't realize that what they have ... | |
| Iguana tail breaks | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3 foot iguana and it appears her tail is broken (discolored, Limp and a lump above this ... A: I answered your question yesterday but have no idea where it went or why it never posted. With the ... | |
| laying on her back. | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: We did some research and found out our iguana is a female. Well, for the past 2 days we have checked ... A: Iguanas do not lay on their back, its not normal for them.They also cannot breath for an extended ... | |
| Iguanas and night time heat/light | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I am visually impaired and had to go to petco to purchase a new night bulb for my iguana as it had ... A: , The blue day light will disrupt your igs night time hours. At night, they should have darkness. ... | |
| ? | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I have previously asked a question about my iguana, Emerald. First thank you. Second I have another ... A: Is Emeralds dewlap getting ready to shed? That can make it feel hard... but you say it is also ... | |
| Ursula Update | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I just thought you'd like to know that Ursula, the egg-bound iguana I've been asking a ton of ... A: I knew I kept pushing for you to get her spayed for a reason....I trust my gut instincts and Ursula ... | |
| Green Iguana | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: The past week my green iguana has been weak and looking very sick. He hasnt been eating much and he ... A: With what you are describing, chances are something is very wrong with your iguana.. Are you sure ... | |
| New Lighting Setup?? | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I have build my iguana a new cage that should last his life-time. It is ft tall, ft wide, and about ... A: You didn't post the actual size of your cage. You don't want to "overkill" with uvb areas. You only ... | |
| 2year old wild iguana | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a Iguana male in the age range of 2 years and he is basicly not tamed at all. After i have ... A: The truth is some iguanas never tame. We need to remember that they are wild animals and many are ... | |
| mouth sores on my iguana | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I just bought two iguanas from someone. When I got them the guy told me the female has "mouth-rot". ... A: Mouth rot isn't really a disease alone, but a secondary disease of something else. There is usually ... | |
| Gravid Iguana Questions | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: Diane! I have some more questions about Ursula. She still has not passed her eggs. She has not ... A: Remember what I said earlier? I hate gravid igs!! Try offering her cantaloupe juice...she may ... | |
| cutting iguanas nails | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a five year old female iguana, who is very sweet and mellow, however her claws are very long, ... A: You don't have to purchase special clippers for doing their nails. I use human toe nail clippers. ... | |
| male igs behavior | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a male iguana of about a year old. Hes never gaven me any problems since i got him as a two ... A: Your question really can't be answered 100% as there is really no way to know what his temperament ... | |
| Gravid Iguana Questions | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: Diane! I have some more questions about Ursula. She still has not passed her eggs. She has not ... A: With my one iguana, she was young when she laid the first time, just barely 18 months and just 10 ... | |
| Gravid Iguana Questions | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: Diane! I have some more questions about Ursula. She still has not passed her eggs. She has not ... A: Fun isn't it? NOT! I hate gravid igs!!! Offer her water with a syringe...try offering soaked 12 ... | |
| iguana biting its self! | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: i have a 4 year old female iguana, she has been biting her leg and tail, i see that someone else has ... A: Please do try to send the pics! Thanks for leaving the messages open. Water to iguanas is a safe ... | |
| iguana biting its self! | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: i have a 4 year old female iguana, she has been biting her leg and tail, i see that someone else has ... A: Hopefully there is nothing that shows on x ray so that surgery is not needed. With the antibiotics ... | |
| iguana biting its self! | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: i have a 4 year old female iguana, she has been biting her leg and tail, i see that someone else has ... A: You are right, it isn't common and no one has really ever been able to find out why they do it. ... | |
| iguana | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: ive just went up to put the light out for the night for my iguana and i just noticed he had a couple ... A: The best product I have found, and happens to be one of the safest is called "REPTILE RELIEF" (It ... | |
| birthday surprise | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I came home yesterday to a young iguana my girlfriend has bought me for my birthday. At the moment ... A: Yep, he is skinny which should change once the right care is given. I don't know how old the pet ... | |
| birthday surprise | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I came home yesterday to a young iguana my girlfriend has bought me for my birthday. At the moment ... A: Happy Birthday! As long as your igs tail growth is not dry or brittle its normal. The pic you ... | |
| care | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: to continue on b4... is there a way other then regulae feeding to keep him poopping regularly ... A: That's fine for cleaning his cage, etc..a better choice for a good cleaning is Nolvasan.. Its ... | |
| care | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: to continue on b4... is there a way other then regulae feeding to keep him poopping regularly ... A: That's a nice size cage for outdoors. Be sure to wash is down with diluted bleach and rinse it ... | |
| care | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: to continue on b4... is there a way other then regulae feeding to keep him poopping regularly ... A: Some igs don't go every day which is normal. Sometimes they don't go everyday if the temperatures ... | |
| color and appartments | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: .. my nabor had one and he told me what to look 4 but i felt to ask elsewhere. hes about 6 we think, ... A: It sounds like you are trying very hard to do the best for him. You are most likely right that he ... | |
| color and appartments | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: .. my nabor had one and he told me what to look 4 but i felt to ask elsewhere. hes about 6 we think, ... A: You didn't actually finish your post/questions but I will try to comment on what you have said so ... | |
| green iguana | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Tara, Yep, its normal. They really hate any changes. Do double check the temperatures ... A: Adding a ceramic heat emitter or heat projector would work in that area. The nice thing about them ... | |
| green iguana | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: hi there could you tell me if it is normal for my one and half year old iguana to stop eating ... A: Yep, its normal. They really hate any changes. Do double check the temperatures as what you used ... | |
| my iguana is acting odd | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: hes about 5 inches i don't know the age but we had him for over 3 months also its getting cold in FL ... A: It sounds like he is cold and stressed out. Are you providing heat for your iguana? They need to ... | |
| Puberty | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I rescued a male Iguana said to be about 2 years old now. I have been having many problems with him ... A: Welcome to the world of breeding season with male iguanas. They can really harm their selves, thats ... | |
| Yellowing and behaviour | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a green iguana roughly about 4 years old. I rescued him about 2 months ago had him checked ... A: I am including a basic care sheet as there is more recent uvb info (links) in it. The link has ... | |
| Green Iguana | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old Iguana Peewe he has quite large lumps under the skin where his annul pores are I ... A: Please be very careful removing them..its actually recommended that you don't. Sometimes what ... | |
| eye infection | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: we live in south florida where the iguana population is plentiful and considered a pest. yesterday ... A: Short of capturing him and taking him to a vet, there really is no way to treat the eye. Since he ... | |
| Iguana Acting Funny | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I purchased an iguana at a flea market last May. I didn't realize how sick Ursula was when I got ... A: With the repti sun 10.0 you can go 10-12 inches above her. I would replace the 7% now as thats not a ... | |
| Iguana Acting Funny | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I purchased an iguana at a flea market last May. I didn't realize how sick Ursula was when I got ... A: !! I am going to include a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out. A few problem areas I ... | |
| old age in iguanas | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: e have two green iguanas one we have had since he was a hatchling he has always been ingood health ... A: At 13 yrs, some iguanas can be considered "old". Some are living well into their teens and even ... | |
| my iguana is shedding | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: .my iguana is shedding his skin and i would like to know is it ok to still play with him and touch ... A: Sometimes they can become a bit grouchy when shedding, so do be a bit more careful around him. Its ... | |
| baby iquana | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: We got our Baby iquana 1 1/2 months ago and I've been feeding him only greens and fruits and ... A: I am going to include a basic care sheet that I wrote to help you out with care areas for your ... | |
| spot on iguana | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: why is there dry gray spots on my igauna? i sprey him every day A: It would help if you attached a picture. The areas can be several things. They can be areas that ... | |
| Shaking iguana | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: My Iguana Harley is 3 yrs. old. Up until about a week ago he was eating very good, but all of a ... A: What it sounds like to me is that your iguana is suffering from metabolic bone disease. This is ... | |
| Sick Iguana | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm very concerned. I've had my iguana for 8 years now, and Spike has always been very healthy. I ... A: Glad to hear kidneys are ok!!! As to dehydration, its a very common problem with iguanas. Be sure ... | |
| Iguanas Tongue | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: My question is for the last 3 weeks my ig tongue hangs out of his mouth. Ozzy is approx 1.5 yrs ... A: Two things come to mind. Many igs, when they have kidney problems will hang their tongues out of ... | |
| Sick Iguana | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I'm very concerned. I've had my iguana for 8 years now, and Spike has always been very healthy. I ... A: OK, at a foot for her body, she is a smaller female. Good on getting her to the vet!!! If you mean ... | |
| Sick Iguana | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I'm very concerned. I've had my iguana for 8 years now, and Spike has always been very healthy. I ... A: Has something changed in Spike's life recently? A new pet? New family member? Caged moved? Did ... | |
| Gecko Again | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: From the picture i sent u earlier do you think it is MBD. I bought him last monday from a pet store ... A: As per the care sheet, the humid hide is vital to their shedding. You can also give him a shallow ... | |
| Gecko Again | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: From the picture i sent u earlier do you think it is MBD. I bought him last monday from a pet store ... A: Sorry, I missed the picture earlier!!! With "AllExperts" new format, I can't see all the screen at ... | |
| Plants in cage | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I am going to build a larger cage for my baby iguana Zues (his body is 4 inches long). It will be 4 ... A: Sounds like you are doing well with your iguana!!!! Do be sure that you are using a proper source ... | |
| Iguana Cage Size | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: My iguana, Zues, is just a baby (he's about 4-5 inches long not including tail). I am planning on ... A: Awww..you have a little one!!!! Sorry to say, but that won't be large enough for an adult iguana. ... | |
| Taking Iggy to the Vet | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: my Iguana Maize is 9 years old. I recently took her to the vet for a check up and to have a burn she ... A: Amazing how strong they can be, isn't it? Hopefully, you got the cause of the burn found and ... | |
| OUR IGUANA PASSED AWAY YESTERDAY JULT 13, 2009 | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: OUR IGUANA ALSO HAD SIGNS OF KIDNEY DISEASE. SHE HAD BARELY ATE BUT DRANK ALOT. WE TOOK HER TO A ... A: I am so very very sorry for your loss. One of the big problems with iguanas and other reptiles is ... | |
| taming my iguana | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I've had my iguana for a little over a year (I got him when he was very small) and he still runs ... A: Your ig is acting normal for the majority of igs. If I remember right, most people feel it takes ... | |
| listing to the right | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: Our iguana is about 21 years old, 4 1/2 feet long, lives on a small 1" rise off the ground in our ... A: 21 years is a ripe old age for an iguana. There really isn't much more you can do other than make ... | |
| Fat Iguana | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: We got our first iguana about 2 months ago she has been very sweet from the day we got her. About a ... A: You don't mention your igs age or size which would help me a lot. If her snout to vent (poop chute) ... | |
| special care | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: My family and I saved an iguana that has been abused to the point we cant set her free into the ... A: If possible, you can make her cage with wheels and able to fit through your doorways. In doing ... | |
| special care | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: My family and I saved an iguana that has been abused to the point we cant set her free into the ... A: ..Its best to not release her as that with her handicaps, she would most likely not survive the ... | |
| Choking iguana | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a question regarding my little pet iguana. I got him from my parents as a gift about a month ... A: In the links I provided, there are links to building enclosures. There are many things you can use ... | |
| Choking iguana | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a question regarding my little pet iguana. I got him from my parents as a gift about a month ... A: You need to get him to a vet ASAP!! There are links to finding a vet that can treat reptiles in the ... | |
| How many lights? | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: and I was wondering exactly how many lights I need for my iguana's cage. She is about 2 years old. I ... A: Its really not a matter of how many lights are needed, but a matter of how many lights or wattage of ... | |
| bad weight-loss | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: My 11 year old had a birthday and was given a small garden snake. He also had money and went to ... A: Unfortunately, most pet shops are clueless to the proper care a reptile needs. Please, Please, ... | |
| Big iguana interested in Lil one?? | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 ft long iguana named Lester and I my daughter has an iguana that is about 1 1/2 ft long ... A: In the signature line under my name, there is a link to my webshots pages..there are folders of my ... | |
| Big iguana interested in Lil one?? | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 ft long iguana named Lester and I my daughter has an iguana that is about 1 1/2 ft long ... A: First, are you sure that Lester is a "he" and Iggy is a "she"? If they are both males, it can be ... | |
| plz plz plz help my iguanas | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: i have 2 iguanas about elvis and lady 3yrs old i rescued them and have had them for over 14months ... A: Iguanas hate change and bringing a kitten and a cat into THEIR home is a big change. It will take ... | |
| thanks | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: a giveaway cage would be very helpful. marley is definitely growing. he totals about 18 inches now. ... A: No problem on responding. Cute little monster he is!!! If you could email me at ... | |
| health question | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: can i feed my iguanas dandelion greens that are in my yard? i also have a dog who defecates in the ... A: Its not the ideal situation. Are there any areas that you can fence off(flagging or ribbon will ... | |
| iguana | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a question. I have a 12 year old iguana and 10 days ago I took him to the vet as he had ... A: With kidney failure, it can and does happen very fast. What seems to be a normal, healthy iguana ... | |
| iguana | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a question. I have a 12 year old iguana and 10 days ago I took him to the vet as he had ... A: I am so very, very sorry for your loss. The only real way to know for sure what happened is to have ... | |
| My new iguana. | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: My iguana is very aggressive why is that? A: Your ig is acting normal. They are very fearful of humans until we prove we are not a threat to ... | |
| Our new baby iguana! | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: Me and my boyfriend had just purchased a baby iguana. Well, I guess hes a baby hes not super small ... A: Your ig is acting 100% normal. When they first go into a new home, they are generally stressed and ... | |
| iguana | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: my iguana is about 9 yrs old now and he is starting to get sick and stuff. A few weeks ago he ... A: Only feeding Romaine isn't a good nutritional diet for your ig. I am including a basic care sheet ... | |
| iguana | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: my iguana is about 9 yrs old now and he is starting to get sick and stuff. A few weeks ago he ... A: Igs need to be on antibiotics for no less than 3 weeks for it to help. Baytril is usually the ... | |
| Taming, stress and vacation | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: Back in march I got my little ig Angel. She is doing great with a clean bill of health from the ... A: I'm going to include a basic care sheet here. Her cage has nice height...depth isn't great, even for ... | |
| Taming, stress and vacation | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: Back in march I got my little ig Angel. She is doing great with a clean bill of health from the ... A: Sorry to say, yes it can be normal with many igs. I've found that many of the igs really start to ... | |
| aggresive behaivior | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: when i clean the tank he tries to go after me hes still young and dont want to get rid of him what ... A: I am including a basic caresheet for you so that you can see the care an iguana needs to go big and ... | |
| Taming, stress and vacation | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: Back in march I got my little ig Angel. She is doing great with a clean bill of health from the ... A: Your ig is acting 100% normal... The life they live prior to being purchased is horrible and the ... | |
| Sick Iguana | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: KY had a recent Ice storm with 14 days of no electricity, we had problems keeping our Iguana in good ... A: Iguanas lungs don't work quite the same as ours and many things do irritate their lungs. The ... | |
| Iguana Rehab | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: We just accepted an iguana that was fed improperly for the last six months. He's about 1 1/2 feet ... A: I am going to include a care sheet that I wrote so that you can read the most recent findings on ... | |
| baby iguana | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a baby iguana at a reptile show. When first brought home he seemed very healthy ... A: Chances are he is dehydrated. The dry foods, when fed dry will actually suck the water right out of ... | |
| Iguanas tail and feet | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: My pet iguanas toes fell off of one of his feet and his tail looks like it might fall off. It looks ... A: Your iguana really needs to see a vet as any infection can travel very quickly through their body. ... | |
| iguana's head turned black | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I just got an iguana today. It's about one year old. i tried to give him a bath and I've put him in ... A: Your English is fine!!! Igs bathing water should never be hotter than 96-98 degrees Fahrenheit.... ... | |
| 17 year old ig | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: My iguana, Ben has just turned 17.. I have had him for 16 years. He has always been well taken care ... A: Great on having a 17 year old iguana!!!! Much praise goes out to you for that. You may want to have ... | |
| Help! | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: i'm using my mother's e-mail. I just bought a baby red iguana. i named him marley. he is still a ... A: You are very welcome!!! Glad to be able to help. You will find that the sooner you can get a new ... | |
| Help! | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: i'm using my mother's e-mail. I just bought a baby red iguana. i named him marley. he is still a ... A: I'm going to include a care sheet that I wrote which will help you out greatly. I also suggest you ... | |
| My iguana passed away yesterday | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a 15 year old iguana from my brother, in which I have had for about 5 months. Up until ... A: If it was kidney disease or actually any other disease, its safe to say it was nothing you did as ... | |
| My iguana passed away yesterday | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a 15 year old iguana from my brother, in which I have had for about 5 months. Up until ... A: I am so very very sorry for your loss. What you are describing sounds like she had kidney disease. ... | |
| growth | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I've had a green iguana for about three years now, I am not sure but I don't think he is growing ... A: You don't give me much info as to how big he is right now, what his diet is, housing, temperatures, ... | |
| handling louie | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: Louie is almost 1 year. I have had him since 1st born. About 12 inches long with tail. Very healthy. ... A: His behavior is very normal for his age..they can be insane!!! Your Louie is small for his age, ... | |
| worried about my iguana | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: my iguana is 8 months old and he wont eat and he will not grow what can i do to help that? A: Most times when an iguana stops eating its due to some care issue, such as temperatures, housing and ... | |
| my iguanas on the verge of losing a toe | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: my iguana is very young only about five monthes old and we have no vets that can help us prevent him ... A: He needs to see a vet. Any vet should be able to amputate a toe, if that is what is needed and with ... | |
| Bloody stools | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 7-year-old, who defecated in the tub today(Saturday) and a bloody,cloudy mess came out of ... A: Did the vet x ray her? If not, then that should be done for sure. Are you sure it was blood and not ... | |
| IGUANA | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: .HE RECENTLY HAD MITES,LOST A COUPLE OF SCALES OF HIS BACK BUT THEY ARE COMING IN AGAIN(THANK ... A: I don't think its safe to continue to use a mite product weekly like that, especially one that is ... | |
| sick iguana | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: I have had this iguana for 4 years and this never happened before.My question is my iguana is really ... A: It sounds like your iguana may have a partial blockage, or if you are saying the liquid part is red, ... | |
| Iguana Tail!!!!! Plz Help me!!!! I'm woried about him!!!! | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: My Iguanas name is Loco hes four years old and a few months ago my puppy nibbled on his tail just a ... A: We are not vets here.... I suggest taking him to the vet to have it checked out and be put on oral ... | |
| Fug our Iguana | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: Fug is between 9mo and a year old. She has complete access to her own room in the house set with ... A: I am including a basic care sheet that I wrote so that you have updated info on proper uvb..etc... ... | |
| IGUANA | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: .HE RECENTLY HAD MITES,LOST A COUPLE OF SCALES OF HIS BACK BUT THEY ARE COMING IN AGAIN(THANK ... A: I am including a basic care sheet that I wrote to help you out with the care needs of an iguana. ... | |
| iguana | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: what is the life span of iguanas? A: With all the proper care and of course good genetics, iguanas should live into their 20's. Many ... | |
| swollen knee | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a 3 yr old green iguana last month, i noticed today her knee looks really swollen and ... A: !! She really does need to see a vet. She sounds like she may have an infection in a joint which can ... | |
| iguana | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: some one wants to give me an iguana it has a yellow patch on its one side from it head going down to ... A: The color can be normal, especially if its the same on both sides of him. Is it possible to get a ... | |
| Iguana Biting Itself | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I've noticed in the past week or so that my Iguana will start whipping himself around and seems to ... A: I would check him closely for mites. Its one of the few things that would cause his behaviour. If ... | |
| iguana mites | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: Can people be affected by iguana mites? A: I Clark, No, humans cannot be affected by reptile mites but...a human can carry them from one ... | |
| is it ok? | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: my names sam, im getting a iguana for my 15th birthday, i had one for about 5 months and he sudenly ... A: I am going to include a care sheet that I wrote to help people out with the care an iguana needs. ... | |
| Iguana with small red bumps | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: My iguana has small red bumps on it's skin. What might be the problem. A: Are they all over or localized in certain areas? How long have they been there? How long have you ... | |
| iguana | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: is a chinese money tree iguana safe, i would like to plant one in his enclosure? A: So many plants are mislabeled as to the common name. The Money Plant or tree is one of them. The ... | |
| swelling of baby iguana's foot | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: My son has a baby green iguana. We bought him from a pet store in January of this year at about 4 - ... A: Its not uncommon for baby igs toes to get broken or have the circulation cut off from stuck shed. ... | |
| Black skin | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I peeled my Iguanas skin on Monday and the next day i noticed it was very black in that area. Do i ... A: I wish you would have said where the black area was.Also a picture would help greatly. You should ... | |
| Iguana biting | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8 year old male iguana. I have recently moved into a house with 3 female iguanas (July of ... A: It is most likely seasonal....breeding behaviour Generally it won't be jealousy and when in breeding ... | |
| Can I hold her??? | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I just got Iggie my babygirl iguana.... She is already comfortable with me but not so much with my ... A: Iguanas can take time to adjust to other people. Many times iguanas will have a gender preference ... | |
| newbie iguana help | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: Our family has inherited an ig that is @ 10 to 12 yrs old. She/he was kept in a long tank which is ... A: !! She(I think) is beautiful!!! You don't want to give her calcium with added phosphrous or Vit D ... | |
| Green Iguana | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I was considering purchasing a green iguana from a breeder but how do I know if an iguana is the ... A: ! I am including a basic care sheet so you can see some of the care an iguana needs. It also ... | |
| iguanas heath | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: i am wondering why my iguanas foot is fat compared to the others and why it twitches its head so ... A: The most common cause of a foot that looks swollen and twitching would be metabolic bone disease ... | |
| iguana has white build up around nose | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: what is the reason my iguana has white build up around its nose and is there anything i need to do ... A: We call that "snalt". Iguanas do not sweat so they sneeze to remove excess salts from their bodies. ... | |
| lizard | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: My male three year old 3.2ft. iguana named Desoto, is quite the pig when it comes to eating. He ... A: I'm sorry for your loss of Draco. I have a 4 yr old ig that is not eating very well right now....is ... | |
| cold iguana | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: i gust put my 6-8 month iguana in a 10 gallon tank i got a 100w lightbulb on it but my room is ... A: I am including a basic care sheet for you. As you will see iguanas are not easy care or inexpensive ... | |
| health issues with my very old iguana | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: My iguana is about 15 years old if I've done my math correctly. She has always been very healthy ... A: I commend you on getting your ig to 15 yrs of age so far!! It sounds like she may be having some ... | |
| New Iguana | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I recently adopted a yound iguana (about 6-8 months old) before doing so I read numerous articles ... A: !! Also thank you for doing some research before jumping into having an ig as a pet. I am including ... | |
| Repta-Calcium | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: My name is Cleo, and I have a Iguana about 22 Inches long. I just want to know, How often do I need ... A: ... Your question was sent to the question pool so I figured I would answer since the person you ... | |
| Sick Iggy | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: i have a 3yr old green iguana..not to long ago he developed a bump on his upper jaw and it seemed to ... A: Your ig is most likely suffering from metabolic bone disease. This is caused by lack of proper uvb ... | |
| Hey i bought everything | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: well im just letting you know i had bought everything i could.so I'm going 2 let you know the ... A: I am in PA so I know what the cold is too....its been horrible here all winter so far. She may not ... | |
| Hey i bought everything | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: well im just letting you know i had bought everything i could.so I'm going 2 let you know the ... A: Glad you were able to get the things for your ig. Once you get things all set up and running as per ... | |
| PLZ help me ASAP plz?? | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: Ok my iguana has been acting very funny lately. She has not been eating @ all and only drinking ... A: What you are seeing is most likely Metabolic Bone Disease from lack of proper uvb. Without a good ... | |
| Litter Training My Iguana | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: My iguana is 10 months old or so, and it seems like he poops on everything. Every time I get him ... A: Its an igs natural instinct to go to the bathroom in water.. easiest way is to train them to the ... | |
| iguana problems | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: hey you know those lil round things on the side of the iguanas face? like around cheek area IDK but ... A: You are referring to the Subtympanic Shield Scales. They do get large as the igs grow, especially ... | |
| swimming | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: can we let our 6ft iguana swim in our pool. we live in the desert and the back yard seems like a ... A: Yes, he can swim in your pool...its best if the chlorine isn't overpowering of course... its best ... | |
| my iguana | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: i dont know how old my iguana is but i know he is still an infant... he has been sneezing and i cant ... A: Its normal for iguanas to sneeze.... its how they rid their body of excess salts. You will see ... | |
| sick ig | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: my sisters iguana is sick he wont move his back legs he's stiff like..hes dinking water but no ... A: There are a few things it could be.. if the ig is female, and is at least 10 inches from tip of nose ... | |
| Shedding | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: My son's Iguana has a shedding problem, it is mostly on his underside around the legs, tail, and ... A: You and your sons ig are lucky since MOST of those areas can get soaked very easily in a warm ... | |
| Iguanas spikes | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: My iguana is about 2 1/2 years old. When he shed his spikes, they were half the length they used to ... A: The cause is most likely not enough humidity for your iguana. Misting, baths and of course ... | |
| "mad iquana disease?" | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: 15 years ago our 12yr old son was given an 18" iquana. Now our son has left and we have a 48" ... A: The cage is a bit small for your igs size...which allowing him to have free roam time would benefit ... | |
| My Iguana is looking too thin. | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I recently adopted ben a male iguana from an abused home. He adjusted well and roams freely. I make ... A: First, thank you for rescuing your iguana...we need more people like you!! First, a few questions... ... | |
| sick Iguana | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: about 2 weeks ago my sons 7 month old iguanas tail started to shrivel and dry up,also its not very ... A: What you are describing sounds like dry gangrene...very common on iguanas tails..but..it does need ... | |
| My Iguana | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: My iguana has a small cookie colored cust on his neck it is hard and now i see it on his back its ... A: It sounds like your iguana may have a fungus infection or a bacterial infection.It can also be ... | |
| Heating of an Iguana Cage | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: My question is: I have an iguana cage that I built myself. It is 4ft tall and 3ft wide and it is ... A: The problem you are having isn't just a wattage problem....room temperature plays a big part ... | |
| baby red iguana | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: I got your email address online. I'm hoping you can help me with a question I have? Our Iguana has ... A: I'm including a basic care sheet for you which has links to vets that can treat reptiles. Your ... | |
| iguana lost | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: I had my iguana out as i often do let him run loose in living room he is about 18" long about 5 ... A: They can hide very well...many times they are actually hiding in plain sight. Look on top of curtain ... | |
| Baby Iguana | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I just recently purchased a baby iguana I saw at the petshop. Unfortunately, like it happens ... A: Yes, you can use the REPTILE RELIEF in the cage also..actually you need to use it in the cage...you ... | |
| HELP!!! | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: i got a 16 inch iguana about a month ago for my birthday. Its all been good but now its shedding ... A: Awww, what a cute little baby you have there. Many times they do slow down eating and activity level ... | |
| WHAT DOES IT MEAN? | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: WE HAVE A SMALL IGUANA HE IS MISSING A TOE OR FINGER (DNT REALLY KNW WHAT THEY ARE) BUT RECENTLY IT ... A: The part you say looks burnt is most likely gangrene...this means that the toe is dying farther ... | |
| special needs iquana | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: We ended up with a rescued iquana. Following your advice on housing and feeding the iquana seems ... A: First, a BIG THANK YOU for rescuing!!!! It can take an ig several weeks to settle in to their new ... | |
| Sick/weak iguana | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: my Spike III is about 8 years old. Female. She has a huge cage, is able to leave and sunbathe in ... A: There is so many things that can be wrong from your iguana not having all the proper uvb, diet, etc ... | |
| my sick iguana | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: hi i havea 3 year old iguana he havent moved in about 3to 4 days nor he wants to eat he also looks ... A: There is so many things that can be wrong from your iguana not having all the proper uvb, diet, etc ... | |
| blisters? | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: Hey. So about 2 weeks ago I found my iguana in my back yard. Well, my dogs did. She has been fine ... A: I'm going to include a basic care sheet for you also. Good on getting her to a vet. Do the blisters ... | |
| bad bathroom habits | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: my iguanas "house" is i large corner shelf in my bedroom and he can get up and down by the rope that ... A: You are describing a common problem that may owners of "free roaming" iguanas face. If this has just ... | |
| Mesh cage with a heat lamp fixture | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3' by 4' cage and it is completely made of mesh so my iguana can climb. I have a ceramic ... A: My first question is....is the mesh the coated wire? If yes, then the coating will basically slow ... | |
| green iguanas | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I am doing reasearch on green iguanas so that I will be able to get one or two of them. I know they ... A: Its wonderful that you are researching before getting an iguana. I strongly recommend only getting ... | |
| im scared for my iguana !!!!!! | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: my iguana has bumps on its tail.. he isnt eating and i have no clue whats wrong with him. im so ... A: Your iguana needs to see a vet and also needs to get all the proper items to get him healthy and ... | |
| im scared for my iguana !!!!!! | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: my iguana has bumps on its tail.. he isnt eating and i have no clue whats wrong with him. im so ... A: It really helps if you could give me more info as to your iguanas care such as temperatures, age, ... | |
| Sprained foot?? | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3 month old iguana. He is in a spacious cage and it is made of mesh so he can climb all ... A: Igs can turn their feet/legs in some pretty weird positions. Actually a very normal way for them to ... | |
| Could a baby iguana take a bath? | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a healthy iguana his name is zilla but i want to know that if it safe to take him a bath? I ... A: I've included a basic care sheet for you with all the important care info an iguana needs. On your ... | |
| my iguana has very flabby skin | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: my iguana is said to be around 10 months old. eating fine and he has a waterfall etc in his viv. i ... A: There are many reasons why an ig would be skinny. Some causes are dehydration, internal parasites, ... | |
| White/yellowish spots on iguanas cheek | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: A couple of weeks ago I noticed about a quarter sized "crusty" light colored spot on my iguanas ... A: That is an odd looking "spot" If the Neosporin doesn't help I would then call a vet for sure to ... | |
| White/yellowish spots on iguanas cheek | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: A couple of weeks ago I noticed about a quarter sized "crusty" light colored spot on my iguanas ... A: Many of us started out with reptiles the same way........ I'm taking it that there is no lump with ... | |
| Dez | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a health related question. Dez had some fluid coming out of her nose. This has never ... A: Are you sure its not just her normal "snalt" from sneezing? Remember, igs sneeze to remove the ... | |
| taming my iguana | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a six month old iguana it somtimes acts very aggressive i would like to know if it will ever ... A: I'm including a basic care sheet that I wrote so you can be sure you are doing all the very best for ... | |
| IGUANA HELPPP | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: MY IGUANA STOPPED EATING WHAT CAN I DO? MY IGUANA IS SCARED OF ME,AND SUGGESTIONS YOU CAN TEL ME. ... A: You don't give me much info to go on, such as age of your iguana and the care he/she receives. If ... | |
| dez | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: its me again, amy. I have another question for you regaurding Dez. I should start by saying things ... A: Sooo sorry to hear the Dez(Dezadora?) has had an accident.. Don't apply Vaseline to the area you ... | |
| Iguana | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: my iguana stopped using one of her front legs then a week later stopped using the other. what could ... A: It sounds like your ig has metabolic bone disease. This is caused from the lack of proper uvb ... | |
| what places take iguana's | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: i have had my green iguana since highschool and i am now entering college and i will no longer be ... A: I'm sooo sorry to hear you have to give him up. I suggest going through a rescue. When doing so, ... | |
| baby iguana not eating | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: I just got a baby iguana a week ago. He is 3 months old. I have him in a 65 gallon cage (not ... A: Its not uncommon for them not to eat...they hate any change...I've included a basic care sheet so ... | |
| my iguana t-rex | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: my 1 and 1/2 year old iguana usually roams around the house but I've never had a problem finding ... A: Jessica, Depending on the size of T-Rex, they can disappear to lay eggs. You said age was about 1.5 ... | |
| my iguana t-rex | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: my 1 and 1/2 year old iguana usually roams around the house but I've never had a problem finding ... A: Was there an open window or door? Could he have gotten outside? Check your window screens, etc. ... | |
| Temperature | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: A friend and I both have iguanas and are having a debate about temperature control. We both have ... A: 76 is fine for night....you are both right to some extent... Having the temperature 90-100 is ... | |
| sore on cheek | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: my iguana is @8 months i was letting mozart go for a swim and noticed a sore between his jaw line ... A: Generally with igs and abscesses, they don't just go away without treatment. if its a small ... | |
| I just lost my baby... | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I got my baby iguana for Christmas and I just lost him 2 days ago so very quickly and unexpectantly. ... A: I am soooo sorry to hear you lost your ig... :( big hugs to you... A few years ago, I lost a ... | |
| startin out | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: Im thinkin of buying an iguana I have a 55 gallon aquarium. How big does he have to get before I get ... A: I answered this earlier...but for some reason it never posted..sorry about that. Generally, they ... | |
| iguana health | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: my 6yr old male iggi has become listless and has been vomiting have not seen him do this and looks ... A: Be sure your uvb is at the correct distance as per the care sheet. You surly have a big boy! Pinkies ... | |
| dez | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: you were so wonderful and informative last time i inquired, thankyou. I have a couple of curiousity ... A: Yes, its true that many do allow their igs to swim in their pools... what they do is allow them to ... | |
| iguana health | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: my 6yr old male iggi has become listless and has been vomiting have not seen him do this and looks ... A: many times we have to stress to the vet that this is an emergency..and you NEED him to be checked ... | |
| IGUANA HELP | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a iguana and we built a new bigger enclouser for him or her, and it stopped eating. So we ... A: I'm going to offer some things to check...and some suggestions... there is also info on opening your ... | |
| Iguana Diet | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2+ year old male iguana. I follow the MK salad and greens recommended diet for him. In the ... A: Its fine to feed those things as long as they are in a small amount on occasion...and mixed in with ... | |
| Myla is sick | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: we have two lizards in a bedroom, they have the whole room. We have two lights going at all times ... A: You don't mention the exact brand of light you are using, but I am guessing its not uvb..but only a ... | |
| Myla my green iguana is sick | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: Our lizard, Myla is about 5yrs old. Lately she hasn't been eating and now she hardly moves, because ... A: You don't mention any of the care that your iguana receives, but many people aren't using the proper ... | |
| my iguana has quit eating | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: my iguana eat great and healthy until a couple weeks age and he went to half of his normal eating ... A: You don't say how old your "green monster" is....if he is 2 yrs or more, he may be in a late ... | |
| iguana | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: Diane. My 4 year old, male, iguana is about 4 feet long and he has a very nice establishment that is ... A: I've included a basic care sheet on the iguana for you so you can double check any care areas. ... | |
| iguana | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: Why does my iguana hold his tongue out at times? A: Igs use their tongues as other animals use their noses...they smell with them..and sometimes they ... | |
| iguana color | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: The head of my iguana has turned a blueish green color. Around its eyes and half way down the nose. ... A: It sounds like your ig is getting ready to shed. On the link below are some pics of the "pre shed". ... | |
| green iguana | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: MY IGUANA DEVELOPED LAEGE BLACK SPOT OH HIS BACK ON BOTH SIDES OF HIS SPIKES. AT FIST WE THOUGHT I ... A: Can you please post a pic here? I'm not a big fan of iodine as it can be too drying to an area. ... | |
| what to feed my iguana | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: i was wondering if iguana's are srict herbavores because when i got my iguana the pet store owner ... A: I'm so glad that you did your research and questioned the pet stores advice!! As with most pet ... | |
| tail | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: Igot my iguana around thankgiving last year he has benn a really good eater and was gaining weight ... A: First, try to find out what he cut it on, or pinched it. Normally a cut tail does not affect them ... | |
| Breeding | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: I have two iguana. Zigi and Zeni I believe Zigi (which is around 3.5 years old) to be female. She ... A: I am sooooooooo glad to hear you don't plan on breeding!!! Maybe Zigi can and give my big nasty girl ... | |
| fat, active ig not eating unless hand fed | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: sasha is driving us nuts! she won't touch her bowl except for a piece or two. we have to hand feed ... A: ! Its rewarding, isn't it? Can also break your heart and drive you crazy. I would not rule out ... | |
| age | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: how can i tell how old my green iguana is? A: Seeing a picture may help me.... there are many things that can affect an iguanas size, making it ... | |
| iguanas mouth | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: my iguanas mouth at the bottom looks very swollen and it has been like that for about 4 months and i ... A: It sounds like your iguana is showing signs of metabolic bone disease. This is caused by lack of ... | |
| Green iguana baby!!! | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: I purchased him (we believe) from a bad pet store that did not take care of their animals. He is ... A: I'm including some links to info on getting help with Vet bills, etc... Tail sounds fine...its the ... | |
| Green iguana baby!!! | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: I purchased him (we believe) from a bad pet store that did not take care of their animals. He is ... A: Please do change the substrate you are using...iguanas smell with their tongues and they have sticky ... | |
| iguanas | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: I had just changed my pets tank. I noticed that his head has begun to get a little whitish.On his ... A: The white is most likely because he is getting ready to shed. The "fuzzy" may be some fungus ... | |
| Green iguana baby!!! | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: I purchased him (we believe) from a bad pet store that did not take care of their animals. He is ... A: I've included a care sheet that I wrote so you can double check your iguanas needs. Missing toes do ... | |
| new iguana | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: i brought my new male iguana, dez, home about 36hrs ago, he has not moved from his initial hiding ... A: He is acting very normal for a young ig in a new home. It can take several days or even weeks for ... | |
| green iguana's sore mouth | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: We have a 13 year old iguana( Duncan ) , the end of her tongue has become inflamed also her mouth ... A: Are you sure her tongue is inflamed or is the rest of her tongue very pale? They do have a darker ... | |
| My iguana is losing weight | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: I recently (almost 2 weeks) purchased my iguana from a pet store. He/she is about a couple of months ... A: I've included a basic care sheet for you on iguanas. One of the biggest reasons for a little ig to ... | |
| iguana health | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: My iguana, Morty, seems to have an abcess or swollen nostril. No pus ordischarge just raised or ... A: He most likely injured it doing his dives. It sounds like that injury may have caused an abscess ... | |
| iguanas, male or female? | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: I bought 2 2-year old iguanas. I would like to know if it is a male and female. The only ... A: Iguanas really do prefer to be alone. When housed together, one generally will suffer and many ... | |
| not eating | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: i just got iguana from the pet store and he had not been eating for 2 days , i tryed to feed him but ... A: I've included a basic care sheet that I wrote on iguanas. Please be sure to read it carefully. ... | |
| Iguana Potty Training | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 green iguana's about 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 years of age in a very large tank that we built ... A: You are very correct on the kitty litter. The feline pine is just as dangerous though, as is any ... | |
| brown spot on tail | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: I have an iguana named Steve. I got him about 9 months ago from someone who no longer wanted him. ... A: Good on the collards... Apples are ok on occasion in small amounts as that they can act as an ... | |
| Iguana eye | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: I recently noticed that the right eye of my iguana is different color then his left. I checked to ... A: What part of the eye, and how different a color? If you are looking at one eye, then the other, ... | |
| 2nd breeding season | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4.5 year old ig (male) that has never shown signs of aggression towards me (female) ... A: Sounds like you have done everything you can as far as health, etc for the green monster. I have a ... | |
| 2nd breeding season | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4.5 year old ig (male) that has never shown signs of aggression towards me (female) ... A: The males can be very aggressive and tough...not to mention dangerous when in breeding season. ... | |
| Desperate for info about sick? ig | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: I'm desperate! I've had Milly for almost a year. I think she is a little over a year old. She has ... A: Great on her liking the syringe...do be careful..they get spoiled and lazy very fast!! Do try to ... | |
| Sore Nose | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: My stepson's 10 year old iguana's nose is pink and looks very sore. He has been rubbing it on his ... A: Neosporin ointment can be used carefully avoiding the nostrils. Nose rubs take a long time to heal ... | |
| swelling of forearm | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: i have a 14+ healthy looking green iguana. About 4 weeks ago he fell down from his upper platform in ... A: He has done very well with incorrect foods....I am sure he will be happy to get the right foods in ... | |
| swelling of forearm | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: i have a 14+ healthy looking green iguana. About 4 weeks ago he fell down from his upper platform in ... A: Sounds like you are doing a great job with him. I've included a few links that you can check out ... | |
| swelling of forearm | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: i have a 14+ healthy looking green iguana. About 4 weeks ago he fell down from his upper platform in ... A: Ingrid, The gaping(opening mouth) is generally a sign of overheating. Offer him a shady spot... on ... | |
| iguana health | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: My iguana eye is infected its brown and she keep scraching it,what do i do A: One cause can be is your lighting/uvb. In the care sheet below please read carefully the section on ... | |
| lost limb | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a 1 year old iguana, and i built him a cage. Well, were the door is thier is a little ... A: No, I am sorry to say the leg will never grow back. The only thing that can regenerate(grow again) ... | |
| Iguana | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: I presume my iguana burnt his tail at his lamp and when I wanted to pick it up, he lost almost the ... A: It sounds like your ig may have had what is called gangrene which is a slow dying of the tail. This ... | |
| Not Moving | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: My Iguana will not move.When I put him in one spot,he stays there all day. A: You haven't given me much to go on as far as your igs size, age, and care. If you can give me a bit ... | |
| new iguana | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: ijust purchased a baby iguana and at the pet store they told me to put mulch on the bottom of tank ... A: Sorry, I may have not explained the cage the correct way... what many ppl do, and is a good idea is ... | |
| new iguana | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: ijust purchased a baby iguana and at the pet store they told me to put mulch on the bottom of tank ... A: First, you can never ask too many questions!!! Wash the fake grass before putting it in with the ... | |
| new iguana | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: ijust purchased a baby iguana and at the pet store they told me to put mulch on the bottom of tank ... A: As you have already seen, pet stores are not great on correct information. You are 100% correct on ... | |
| my iguana has diarrhea | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: i have a 4 foot female iguana i have had her about 7 months and she eats a healthy diet of greens ... A: One of the most common causes of diarrhea is internal parasites. I suggest having a fecal done at ... | |
| 5 yr old ig with sore on Dewlap | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 yr old male iguana, whom over the past few months has developed a sore on the bottom of ... A: Have you tried to give your boy a "love sock"? Basically, its a green sock that is stuffed with ... | |
| 5 yr old ig with sore on Dewlap | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 yr old male iguana, whom over the past few months has developed a sore on the bottom of ... A: Nice looking ig!!! Thank you for including the picture..it helped greatly. What it looks like is an ... | |
| My iguana | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: My story is long> My iguana "Riley" died, jan. 12, 08. I aquired him from a pet shop when he was 1 ... A: I would say that going with "under a year" is a good choice..and as I said before...even 16 years is ... | |
| My iguana | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: My story is long> My iguana "Riley" died, jan. 12, 08. I aquired him from a pet shop when he was 1 ... A: I'm glad I was able to help put your mind at ease, if only a little bit. To pin point age is really ... | |
| Brown skin | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: We have had an iguana for about two months. He was a baby from a pet store when we bought him. We ... A: Glad to have helped. Humidity is one thing that almost all of us have big problems ... | |
| My iguana "Riley" | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: My story is long> My iguana "Riley" died, jan. 12, 08. I aquired him from a pet shop when he was 1 ... A: First, I want to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Second, I want to say that I hope my igs ... | |
| Help | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: Recently a man across the street from were i live moved and left his beatiful green iguana. This ... A: First, I want to THANK YOU for rescuing Stevie....takes a special person to do that. I"ve included ... | |
| LUMP ON CHEEK | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: I just inherited a Iguana from my sister. He has a great upgrade from his previous 10 gal tank. Also ... A: First, thank you for taking in this ig. In the care sheet below are links to finding vets in your ... | |
| Brown skin | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: We have had an iguana for about two months. He was a baby from a pet store when we bought him. We ... A: I've included a basic care sheet so you can double check your care/information. There is also links ... | |
| Cut on nose | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: Hey how are you doing? My iguana cut his upper part of the mouth by the nose looks as if one on his ... A: Believe me, the info you read on uvb on line about them not needing uvb..well..... that's deadly ... | |
| Cut on nose | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: Hey how are you doing? My iguana cut his upper part of the mouth by the nose looks as if one on his ... A: Glad to hear its starting to heal. You don't mention what your uvb source is which is very important ... | |
| Cut on nose | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: Hey how are you doing? My iguana cut his upper part of the mouth by the nose looks as if one on his ... A: Sorry to hear your ig has an injury. First, if you can find the cause and fix it that will help ... | |
| sick iguana | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: i have an iguana about 3 yrs old now. i think he is sick but i am not sure of the sickness or how to ... A: It sounds like your iguana is suffering from Metabolic Bone Disease. This is caused by lack of ... | |
| iguana | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: i have an iguana and i was wondering if you know any big cages suitable for an audult iguana for a ... A: Its tough to find cages large enough and be low cost. It might be best to see if you can find a ... | |
| answer to your questions | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: 1.) 15''/ 2 1/2' 2.)3-4 years old 3.)not sure never been to vet 4.)atascidaro,2007(6 months ago) ... A: yes..lots of pets...all I have are 3 green iguanas, 2 leopard geckos, a ball python, a common ... | |
| answer to your questions | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: 1.) 15''/ 2 1/2' 2.)3-4 years old 3.)not sure never been to vet 4.)atascidaro,2007(6 months ago) ... A: Good book!! Wow...thats my Sons birthday...but he will be 28.. Please read the care sheet that I ... | |
| iguana | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: !! my mom wants to know if she can eat the eggs!!!! LOL i will surely take the information you ... A: What is her cage? It sounds like its a tank? Tanks do not give igs the room that they need to have ... | |
| iguana | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: !! my mom wants to know if she can eat the eggs!!!! LOL i will surely take the information you ... A: LOL on your Mom!! Thats good that she went right to it to check it out...its what they do and the ... | |
| iguana | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: !! my mom wants to know if she can eat the eggs!!!! LOL i will surely take the information you ... A: LOL...your Mom or your ig? No on your Ig!!! If your Mom wants to eat them..yep..she can...they ... | |
| iguana | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: !!! thanks for the info on the stuff!! A: Glad to help..... if you would like, you can send me pics of your iguana. Pics that would be taken ... | |
| my green iguana | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: i was wondering why my iguana won't eat? ANSWER: You don't say how old your iguana is so I will ... A: If you go to my webshots page (link to the folder below) ... | |
| my green iguana | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: i was wondering why my iguana won't eat? ANSWER: You don't say how old your iguana is so I will ... A: Please do not allow them to breed.... chances are..she is forming eggs.She may lay eggs even if she ... | |
| iggy keeps lieing on uv light | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: please answer asap as i want to look after my ig and need some well needed advice thanks A: First....iguanas are never to have any animal proteins..no locust, crickets, mealworms, fish, ... | |
| my green iguana | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: i was wondering why my iguana won't eat? A: You don't say how old your iguana is so I will cover a few age bracket items plus general care they ... | |
| Femoral pores | 12/15/2007 |
| Q: Our male 4 foot adult iguana, Flash, has something protruding from one of his femoral pores. ... A: That happens sometimes with the pores, especially this time of year. You can try giving him more ... | |
| sick iguana | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: my iguana (icaris) has not been eating for about a week and im wondering if there is a formula that ... A: You don't say how old your iguana is so I will cover a few age bracket items plus general care they ... | |
| In general | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: A couple of questions.. I have raised snakes my whole life and am recently based in Alaska. ... A: Iguanas, like snakes have specific care needs. With iguanas, their care is a bit more specialized ... | |
| Bearded dragons | 12/7/2007 |
| Q: I'm doing a report on Bearded Dragons for an English assignment and I was wondering if you knew ... A: I'm including a care sheet that I had written to help new owners. It includes links to more info ... | |
| baaad iguanna | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: I adopted a 3 1/2 foot occassionally orange iguana from a pet store about a year ago. The previous ... A: Sounds like you know how to check if a male, just not sure what to look for. In the males, the ... | |
| Iguanas Colour | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I just bought a baby Iguana an it was the colour brown.Is it under stress?And do you have a ... A: I'm glad you can to me with your question. Iguanas can turn brown for many reasons including ... | |
| Sick Iguana | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a 12 year old Female Iguana named Anastasia (Anya). Late October she started having a bout ... A: I'm very sorry to hear your girl isn't doing well. If it were my ig I would try treating with Milk ... | |
| help needed and given | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: I have had a few iguanas now and really enjoy them. my first question is how do you determine sex, ... A: Until they are about 9-12 months old, its almost impossible to tell their sex. Males have larger ... | |
| about age | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: how old does a iguanas,live and how do i know when her time comes. A: An iguana that has had all the proper care can be expected to live for 15-20 years or even more. ... | |
| Baby Iguana and Mites | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: Hi, I just purchased a baby iguana for my 16 year old daughter. We both just love these animals and ... A: Welcome to the crazy world of green iguanas...I have 3 right now. If the mites aren't taken care ... | |
| Gecko Food/Eating habits | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: Diane, I have a 1 year old female gecko. We feed her mealworms exclusively. Is there anything else ... A: Most geckos (I'm assuming you mean a leopard gecko) only eat every other day which is normal. Also, ... | |
| iquana and bearded dragons | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: i have a 6 month old bearded dragon and wandered if i could put a baby iquana in the same cage the ... A: No, those two species cannot ever be housed together as that the care they require is different in ... | |
| Green Iguana - Breeding Season Woes | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: I read a question/answer regarding breeding season from July 07. I am having a similar issue. My ... A: I'm including a basic care sheet so that you can double check your care to be sure it isn't a care ... | |
| My baby iguana's belly is black, help!!!! | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: I have been searching and going through sites and I found this one, there is a problem with my baby ... A: Leave out the parsley.....many igs have bad reactions to it due to the high oxalate content. Kale, ... | |
| My baby iguana's belly is black, help!!!! | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: I have been searching and going through sites and I found this one, there is a problem with my baby ... A: Glad to help....please, if you have a chance, rate my replies that I have given you. Cilantro is ... | |
| My baby iguana's belly is black, help!!!! | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: I have been searching and going through sites and I found this one, there is a problem with my baby ... A: It sounds like your little baby may have burned his belly on the heat rock. The problems with heat ... | |
| iguanas | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: i have 3 iguanas all about a year old , today i noticed the right front leg on one of them is ... A: Iguanas really should not be housed together as most times they will fight and one will be the boss ... | |
| Trees safe for Iguana cages | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: I have been on here for an hour and I cannot find a site on trees for I iguana cages. I have a ... A: I know that the leaves and nuts off the Ginkgo tree are toxic as are the leaves and fruits of many ... | |
| I think my iggy has mites but im not sure | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: ok my iggy is about a year and a half 4 feet and 5 lbs ruffly. Lately I've seen more what almost ... A: Mites are pretty tiny and you might not even be able to see them easily. When you bathe him, mites ... | |
| Mad Iguana?? | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: I have a green iguana named Chevy. We have had Chevy for the past year and 3 months. Last month we ... A: First, thank you for the kind comments!! Second, sorry for not getting to this til today...I had ... | |
| Mad Iguana?? | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a green iguana named Chevy. We have had Chevy for the past year and 3 months. Last month we ... A: It may be your cycle and his age... Glad to hear your ig has you "trained" same as my igs have me ... | |
| Mad Iguana?? | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a green iguana named Chevy. We have had Chevy for the past year and 3 months. Last month we ... A: First, I've included a basic care sheet on iguanas so that you can double check all your care as ... | |
| my baby igg | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: hi i have just purchased my iguna hes about 10cm nose to vent after abou a week of owning him i ... A: He's scared and is reacting like a normal baby ig!! They need time to get used to you being there. ... | |
| Constipation | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: I just wanted to ask your opinion on how to help constipation in iguanas its been 4 days since shes ... A: Constipation is a tricky thing in reptiles. Never ever use any laxatives on an ig without a vets ... | |
| baby pet iguana | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: Hi i got my baby iguana 2 weeks ago but i dont know if its a girl\boy i researched and i know if ... A: There really is no way of knowing the sex of an iguana until they are about 9-12 months of age, ... | |
| my iguana | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: you gave me some advice a while ago about my 5 year old male green iguana, Eddy. He seems to be ... A: I am just getting over the same thing with my one female iguanas. She went for about the same ... | |
| Green Iguana | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: Diane, About a month ago we discovered a green iguana in our backyard garden. Including his tail, ... A: I would love to see a pic!! You can email it to me at diane@scalesandtails.org Iguanas bask in the ... | |
| my green ig wont eat | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: I need help!! My green male iguana,Eddy, wont eat and hasnt for at least 2 weeks. Hes losing weight ... A: If I could answer that question with accuracy, I would be a rich person!!! There is just so much we ... | |
| safe trees | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: i hope all is well with you. i was wondering if you can tell me if a crape myrtle ( i think thats ... A: On the Crape Myrtle, its listed as safe for other animals, but, isn't listed as an actual edible ... | |
| my green ig wont eat | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: I need help!! My green male iguana,Eddy, wont eat and hasnt for at least 2 weeks. Hes losing weight ... A: Ah..the joys of breeding season!! I have a female that is stuck in last years breeding season and ... | |
| igwanuas | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: once u have the igwanuas as a pet how do i know if he's happy or not? A: When all the correct care is given to an iguana, they are content...in the wild they basically bask ... | |
| Iguana Cages | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: I am at my wits end. Everywhere has a different opinion on cages. We just inherited (saved) a female ... A: !! I've included a basic care sheet on iguanas that I wrote...Looks like you are doing well in the ... | |
| baby iguana | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: don't want to take to much of your time,but I have a few question.1 I went to pet store and I was ... A: Most pet stores are there to sell products...and most know nothing about the care that is needed for ... | |
| my iguanas | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: i have iguanas living out doors right now in a 8ft x 10ft x 8ft high cage with misters, ... A: If you keep a clean environment for your igs, you should not have a problem. A great product that ... | |
| Male Aggression | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: My iguana has now turned 3 years old and is really aggressive. If someone walks by his cage, he ... A: One of the biggest reasons iguanas have attitude changes is the fact they are indeed wild animals. ... | |
| New Iguana---Help!!! | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: i just got my iguana and well i had him for about 4 days now and he wont eat for me or drink. I was ... A: I've included a basic care sheet with tons of info for you below.... Iguanas stress very easily and ... | |
| Nose sore and aggression | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: We've had our Iguana for over ten years. We recently moved and it is the first time she is truely ... A: Robb and Ignacia, Internal(gut) parasites(worms) are treated very easily.... its generally a liquid ... | |
| Nose sore and aggression | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: We've had our Iguana for over ten years. We recently moved and it is the first time she is truely ... A: Iguanas truly do hate change...When things change in their lives, they stress. With stress their ... | |
| do iguanas like the rain | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: i have 4 iguanas. one about a year old and the other three only a couple months.all are healthy so ... A: How they cope will depend on a few things...how each iguana likes the rain, the intensity of the ... | |
| Green Iguana | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: I rescued an Iguana from the cab of a truck a few days ago and in looking her over found some things ... A: First, a BIG THANK YOU for rescuing the iguana!!! Many igs has lovely blue coloring....its normal. A ... | |
| Flooring? | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: Alright well i recently received an iguana. I got everything down, but i need help with one thing. ... A: Nothing loose like sand, bark, litter, etc can be used with an iguana. They smell with their ... | |
| i want to get a iguana | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: ive read many care sheets. i would like to get a juvanile and start him in a 35 gallon with reptile ... A: I get my carpet for my igs cages at Home Depot or Lowes. They have huge rolls they cut it from. I ... | |
| i want to get a iguana | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: ive read many care sheets. i would like to get a juvanile and start him in a 35 gallon with reptile ... A: That will be ok for a while... Iguanas live in trees and LOVE to climb....but...the size you mention ... | |
| i want to get a iguana | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: ive read many care sheets. i would like to get a juvanile and start him in a 35 gallon with reptile ... A: Iguanas are not an easy nor inexpensive reptile to keep. Even a 35 gallon tank is too small to ... | |
| My Iguana Mozart | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: We got Mozart from someone who left him alone for about 2 months with no interaction and then ... A: First, thank you for rescuing Mozart. The world needs more people like you that are willing to help ... | |
| My iguana does this thing.... | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: Iggy my Iguana does this thing where he gets out of his cage and goes around my room and i dont mind ... A: Going with your last question, I would say that in part your ig is checking out his territory in ... | |
| Is My Iguana (Iggy) OK? | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: Well i feel kind of silly asking but i would really like some help. I have read alot on the internet ... A: Its fine when a teen owns an iguana if the parent or parents are willing to spend the money or have ... | |
| Non-eating...active 2yrs/3ft Iguana | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: My Ig is not eating. I did not worry at first because he has loads of energy. Now it is going on 4-5 ... A: Are you sure your iguana is a male? If you are sure, given his age, it can be breeding "mode" with ... | |
| Iguana Question - FollowUp | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: I recently submitted a question about my iguana. I had my email address incorrect. Please use ... A: Answer: Hi Josh, Great questions!!! I've included a basic care sheet for you so you have the most ... | |
| Young Iguana | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: Greetings, I have a couple question about my iguana. I recently aquired a young hatchling ... A: Great questions!!! I've included a basic care sheet for you so you have the most recent info on the ... | |
| Iguana size after a year old | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: We've done just about everything wrong. My son's iguana is a year old and only a foot long. "Ziggy" ... A: I just want to say.... its not what was done wrong in the past, its what you have done to correct ... | |
| iguanas | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: I have four iguanas and three of them dont like being in the cage all day. Should I let them out all ... A: How old are your iguanas? How big are the females from the tip of their nose to their vents? TIf ... | |
| iguanas | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: I have four iguanas and three of them dont like being in the cage all day. Should I let them out all ... A: If they are all in the same cage, that is why they want out most likely.... If they are all in the ... | |
| iguana questions | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: I have several questions concerning green iguanas. I have heard that iguanas grow according to the ... A: Its not really true that they only grow according to their enclosure..BUT!!! when they are kept in ... | |
| cages | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: Please help! Im having a hard time finding an iguana cage. Would it be better for her to be in a ... A: Generally, a 55 gallon tank lasts less than a year for a baby iguana. Iguanas require a lot of space ... | |
| black lights & igs | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: I just had a simple question. I heard that blindness in reptiles can happen when people use black ... A: Its not only in reptiles, but other animals and humans as well... If I remember correctly its due to ... | |
| little black bugs | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: I have a fairly young iguana...i bought him about a month or two ago...his name is "Jim Morrison". ... A: Depending on the size of the bug, it may have been a mite. A mite is tiny, tiny, pin point size. ... | |
| eating feces | 3/13/2007 |
| Q: Just wondering if my young iguana might be lacking something being he is eating his own feces? And ... A: He can be lacking proper "gut bacteria" which is needed to be able to digest the foods...along with ... | |
| STARVING IGUANA>>>HELP ME PLEASE | 3/9/2007 |
| Q: Hi. My name is Kahlan and I am coming to you for help. I have just recently purchased my first ... A: Satan most likely didn't have a bad attitude, just a normal iguana attitude. It can take close to ... | |
| Aggressive adult male | 2/25/2007 |
| Q: I have a 9 year old male iguana who has recently become more aggressive. He had been head bobbing ... A: Sounds like your boy is in full blown breeding season. The biting and holding on is how they grab ... | |
| iguana | 12/21/2006 |
| Q: i have a farily young iguana i just got her about almost a week ago. From the day i got her i have ... A: Iguanas are not an easy lizard to care for as they have a great list of "must haves" Many things can ... | |
| discoloered back leg? | 12/18/2006 |
| Q: my dad's iguana has a dark discoloration running down his rear left leg and right below the knee is ... A: It could be an infection that is affecting his leg.If the proper uvb has not been provided(many ... | |
| My pet's | 11/23/2006 |
| Q: There's a lump on the tip of marcos face and he seems to be getting weaker, It seems like he is ... A: Why it happens to some igs and not others really isn't known for sure. Genetics does play a role in ... | |
| My pet's | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: There's a lump on the tip of marcos face and he seems to be getting weaker, It seems like he is ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your iguana. You don't mention how old your ig is... The hard part of ... | |
| Black Color on my iguana | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: My iguana is an adult we feed her greens and dog food Her cage is 27 inches wide and and about 3feet ... A: Are you referring to spots or more stripe like markings? If they are stripes, they are normal ... | |
| Deworming my iguana | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: when my iguana makes a poo there are worm looking things wiggling around. Are there any over the ... A: There really is no over the counter medications that can safely be used on an iguana. There are ... | |
| Green Iguanas | 10/8/2006 |
| Q: Are Green Iguanas good pets and easy to take care of? Thanks, Carly A: Iguanas are not easy to take care of because they have many very specific needs. They have to have ... | |
| re: flowering kale | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: i sent a question to you a while back and know have another question. I am the owner the rescued ... A: Glad to hear the abscess is getting better!! Don't you just love the surprises of finding a male ... | |
| Iguanas, Bearded dragons, and uvb | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: Quick, ok, not so quick question. I was wondering when putting an iguana(baby green) and a bearded ... A: Iguanas and bearded dragons cannot be housed together for several reasons. Bearded Dragons are ... | |
| Green Iguana Feeding Problem | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: I have had a Columbian Green Iguana for close on 4 ½ years now. When I first got her (a vet told me ... A: I'm sorry to hear of your iguanas problems. Did the vet do blood work and x rays? Blood work ... | |
| taming | 9/5/2006 |
| Q: my husband and I just adopted a 2 year old male iguana from a lady we know, the problem we are ... A: A big thank you to you and your husband for adopting!! I've included a care sheet on iguanas for ... | |
| green iguana health | 8/25/2006 |
| Q: i just aquired a green iguana (rescue situation) the iguana (named "Freak") has a lump on his jaw on ... A: First off I would like to commend you and thank you from the bottom of my heart for rescuing the ... | |
| Hasta grass | 8/13/2006 |
| Q: Is "Hasta Grass" poisonous for green iguanas to eat? A: Do you mean Hosta plants, leaves? Here is a link to pictures of them. ... | |
Diane
Top Expert on this page
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 11 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.
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