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...
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dedphoenix_da
Oct 3, 2008 3:48 am
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....
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rallen
rall9
Oct 3, 2008 4:13 am
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...
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Melissa Kaplan
melissk2001
Oct 3, 2008 6:54 am
Marilyn, while there are some similarities between Iguana and Ctenosaura, they do occupy somewhat different niches in the wild, making their captive care...
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Melissa Kaplan
melissk2001
Oct 3, 2008 6:54 am
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...
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Melissa Kaplan
melissk2001
Oct 4, 2008 1:13 am
... 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 ...
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Sripol
identityfrog
Oct 5, 2008 3:22 am
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...
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Terri Corneau
candlebuddies4u
Oct 5, 2008 8:53 am
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...
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Melissa Kaplan
melissk2001
Oct 5, 2008 9:02 pm
... 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!! ...
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lcm1200
Oct 6, 2008 2:39 am
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...
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CookieTheIguana@...
gpp560
Oct 6, 2008 9:31 pm
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...
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Melissa Kaplan
melissk2001
Oct 7, 2008 12:05 am
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...
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Nancy Becker
lizbien1
Oct 7, 2008 12:05 am
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....
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royal_fox_first
Oct 7, 2008 3:19 pm
Hi! Can somebody tell me how many hours an iguana need to spend under the UVB lamp?...
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Nancy Becker
lizbien1
Oct 7, 2008 4:30 pm
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...
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H Moyer
moheat22
Oct 8, 2008 2:10 am
I find that plain pellets soaked in water are not appealing to my Ig. When sick my vet recommended a variety of flavors of baby food. Try some mango or...
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H Moyer
moheat22
Oct 8, 2008 2:10 am
I believe that it should be equal to the daylight hours available. My UVB and basking light come on the same time early in the morning and goes off at...
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Melissa Kaplan
melissk2001
Oct 8, 2008 4:12 am
... lamp? Igs are tropical animals and should have tropical day lengths year round in captivity. That means at least 10 hours, up to 12 hours, a day. -- ...
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Melissa Kaplan
melissk2001
Oct 8, 2008 4:23 am
Keep in mind that forcing food burns up calories, so you need to make sure the animal is getting sufficient calories a day to sustain basic metabolic needs...
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rallen
rall9
Oct 8, 2008 4:45 am
However they will also photo-regulate, ie. moving away from the light when they feel they have enough. Maybe coming back later for more. _____ From:...
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Melissa Kaplan
melissk2001
Oct 8, 2008 5:24 am
They *thermo*regulate, which in the wild means they are moving between full sun and full or partial shade to maintain the optimal internal body temperature. No...
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rallen
rall9
Oct 8, 2008 6:28 am
Sorry I should have been less curt. *I believe* they also photo-regulate. I've seen a few posts around a couple of the ig lists that indicate others may...
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Nancy Gillett
nila_hartley
Oct 8, 2008 8:43 am
Being of much less scientific mind than Robert, I have no figures to support my view, but I have long felt that Suri also photo-regulates. She will...
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Melissa Kaplan
melissk2001
Oct 8, 2008 5:25 pm
... Herbivours any longer (although you should still consult your vet first). It is good stuff. We bought a big container at the reptile show. I think it might...
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Melissa Kaplan
melissk2001
Oct 8, 2008 5:33 pm
Every one needs to get out of the bright light now and then, which again argues for large enough enclosures (or free roaming setups) where the igs can moderate...
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sean46877
Oct 8, 2008 5:33 pm
You must not need an Rx from the vet to get Oxbow Critical Care for Herbivours any longer (although you should still consult your vet first). It is good stuff....
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Melissa Kaplan
melissk2001
Oct 8, 2008 5:33 pm
CNAH NEWS RELEASE The Center for North American Herpetology Lawrence, Kansas http://www.cnah.org 8 October 2008 "THE CALAMITY OF SO LONG LIFE:" LIFE HISTORIES,...
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Nancy Gillett
nila_hartley
Oct 8, 2008 7:37 pm
I certainly agree with that. I know not everyone has the space to do the same, but Suri (and friends) have 3 10' x 24" shelves with heating pads, basking...
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hotirishdudeedwards
hotirishdude...
Oct 12, 2008 7:59 pm
ive been doing some reserch i want to get an iguana but i want to get more info ... The first thing is to read the information at the websites listed in the...
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rdmaker
Oct 13, 2008 12:44 am
Hello all. I'm looking for some tips on clipping nails. Any help would be great. Thanks Ronnie " Dads Pets and More ". I am located in North Georgia. ... Have...
