Early this morning Ziggy was clawing at the door in his cage wanting to be picked up....(a first since I got him) So I took him out and petted his little head...
I tries wearing sleeves but no gloves, I found that Salazar can get a LOT more difficult to handle if he can sink those claws into cloth. My left arm (usually...
This is one way to get humidity in his/hers home but as mentioned by other members keep you eye out for mold. Hank http://mysite.eaglecom.net/dgps/humidity.htm...
Hank that's VERY interesting. But do you have a problem with condensation forming and running back down the hose? _____ From: IguanaMail@yahoogroups.com...
It's wonderful when the connections start, well, connecting. Enjoy the 'firsts' as they come! -- Melissa Kaplan www.anapsid.org www.lizards-in-scarves.com If...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUhuvz-Mcu0 This is a green anole (Anolis carolinensis). I have spun around in circles while holding some of my green iguanas,...
I most definatly will...head rubs to all your babies. Robin and Ziggy ... 'firsts' as they come! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
LOL, my big girl surfs down the stairs too! The first time she did it I laughed so hard I think I hurt her feelings! Be careful though if you have a railing...
I'm going to answer this in terms of 3 things I wish I had been told outside of everything I read... 1- It is as complex as it sounds - don't make the mistake...
Hi, My name is Angie and I have the Ig who was living in the motorcycle shop. He was doing very good there but the store closed and Jerry decided to give him...
When is it time to change bulb. When do I change the Zoo MED the 36" UVB 10 bulb. I listen to many suggestions but none are the same I am thinking of buying a...
I apologize for the length of this and for cross posting, but I really need help and wanted you guys to have as much info as possible to get your suggestions. ...
--It looked reddish and stringy.-- This to me sounds like some more blood. I would definitely watch that and check his poop/urine/urates thoroughly for...
Hello to the list. I am a new member, having become an iguana owner quite by accident. I am a wildlife rehabber, and as such, I am often brought all kinds...
Okay this is really odd to me, but my ig has become agressive toward me and my mother. Why this is odd is because 1. he has never acted this way before and 2....
It sounds like you mostly understand the situation: this is coming of age aggression. And yes, reaching in from above is a problem. The thing you've missed is...
Marilyn, while there are some similarities between Iguana and Ctenosaura, they do occupy somewhat different niches in the wild, making their captive care...
What Robert said, also, a 60 gal for a yearling is really too small (as he is going to keep growing), and, at 12 months, he's hitting sexual maturity, so you...
... one who got bit bye him and aggressive withand yes the snatch and grab thing wont work because he sees you as a threat (just like a bird ) diving for a ...
My boy is a little over 3 years old now. It took forever for his male characteristics started to show. He was at least over 2 years old before I could tell...
I was rushed to the ER today and had to get stitches in my thumb, right down to he tendon! It blood so bad. Chompers finally bit me after 2 years. In them 2...
... your guard down and never have your fingers or face near it's head when they are away from their territory and or in mating season!!! Even in general!! ...
I recently went to my local library to try and find some books that I have found listed on the net as "must haves/must reads" and since (as you all know) igs...
Personally, I also keep a syringe full of vodka in my desk drawer, so if Cookie ever decides to nail me, I have something to squirt into his mouth to make him...
Ah, a version of my Snake Bite Remedy that I used to carry with me when I did education programs in schools, etc.: generic vodka or rum in a plain brown...
My Iguana, Iggy is 14 years old and we finally figured out he has heart disease with a sonogram. He has fluid around the heart and now we have him on Lasix....
Thanks Sherri for your advice. What type of dry food do you suggest? I've had Iggy since he was a baby of 8 inches. Now he's five feet long...he can...
