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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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.... ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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... ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| "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 ...
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| 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... ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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". ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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