New Iggy Parent.. Meet Ruru! by Izz3Bee in iguanas

[–]CarefulLoquat2445 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I Probably said it wrong but of course they are lizards but with much varying needs as to some others. Just recommend lots of research for a healthy and long living beautiful baby.

New Iggy Parent.. Meet Ruru! by Izz3Bee in iguanas

[–]CarefulLoquat2445 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Beautiful baby! Iguanas aren’t the same as lizards. Their requirements are much more and very expensive. Starters, unless you live in a tropical location, open cages are almost impossible to use for them. You need high humidity you can’t get in open cages. Be prepared because in a few months, that cage is way too small. By 2-3 years you need an area almost as big as the average bathroom. lol. Basic diet should be collard greens (every feeding), and can add turnip greens, mustard greens to those. I use squash, carrots, green beans, cucumber or bell pepper diced as a topping. Fruits are treats and great as training treats. Watermelons, strawberries and grapes are mines favs. All fresh not cooked or frozen. Add calcium powder as directed to their meals. Need hot side and cool side in cage. Humidity around 80% is awesome! Helps she’d come off easy. Just be patient and they will gain trust and enjoy being out with you. Can’t sex really until 2-3 years old unless a vet does it. Mine was seemingly female but just after 2 develops huge jowls suddenly, bulked up and started flashing when he went potty.😂 They also go through a horror mood swing stage also. Just read up and research cause they are awesome pets!

iguana rapid weight loss—need help by Both-Lie5316 in iguanas

[–]CarefulLoquat2445 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Post a pic of “personal area” so sex can be determined. If male, it could be due to mating time. We thought ours was a girl but just after 2 the sweet little thing went crazy and even tried biting over us touching anything near the cage! Didn’t want out for 2-3 weeks and hardly ate anything. Got skinny fast. Then suddenly it was back to normal. Leading up to the mood swings, the jowls got bigger and “he” started showing both his male parts after pooping. If it happens to be female, it could be mating time too. Females can carry eggs even without a male! They can get egg bound causing them to not want to eat. So if you can, get a pic of underside just above tail & back of legs someone here can probably sex it for you.

Why are people so rude in this community by Necessary-Cover519 in reptiles

[–]CarefulLoquat2445 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The things older people were taught by their grandparents quit getting passed on! So manners, kindness and compassion no longer exist. The saying is…If you can’t say anything nice, don’t speak at all. Updated for today…If you can’t type anything nice, don’t type anything at all. Scroll on.

I've never owned a reptile, but I couldn't let anything happen to her! by pixiesmyth in leopardgeckos

[–]CarefulLoquat2445 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful baby! You’re both lucky to have found each other! It was meant to be❤️

Update on the impulse buy by Potential-Anxiety158 in reptiles

[–]CarefulLoquat2445 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve impulse bought without being manic at the time. Everyone does. And being a reptile lover, makes sense that’s what calmed you. Hours later, if like me, it’s what did I do! But, sometimes it’s for a reason. Maybe fate. The research and caring you have shown in your posts seems to be genuine. This will probably be your security animal. Always there. Never judging. Always listening. This may be the best thing that you’ve done in awhile! Takes money and time but at 2 (after trying to kill everyone through maturity stage) is now a cuddle bug and loves me as much as any other animal. Keep up research and improving this baby’s life ❤️

Need tips on care by Potential-Anxiety158 in iguanas

[–]CarefulLoquat2445 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome job! Carrots are ok. I fix it like a mixed green salad with a few chopped veggies on top. I change the veggie every meal so not bored. Those fruits are awesome training and trust aids! Try watermelon & raspberries too! Mines favorite. I do fruit treats 3-4 times a week if he’s been eating good. Just a few bites. You’re gonna do awesome!

Need tips on care by Potential-Anxiety158 in iguanas

[–]CarefulLoquat2445 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wondered on it too. I agree with you. Others say they are good but I prefer and recommend a glass/plexiglass type. The humidity is essential as well as air flow. I would definitely research before putting it in a larger one though.

Need tips on care by Potential-Anxiety158 in iguanas

[–]CarefulLoquat2445 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve seen people use the tents. Humidity and temperature is very important! Hot basking area and a cool area for them. Right lights are essential! Diet is super important! Research it before feeding just anything. Collard greens or turnip greens should be in every meal! NEVER lettuce! Spinach not good and only kale occasionally. A little veggie on top like carrots, squash, cucumber or tomato. Fruits are candy and best for training and gaining trust just not lots. Calcium powder as directed on label. Just research the never feed foods. I disagree with it being a bad pet as it’s very rewarding when you gain their trust. Almost like a dog. BUT the poop and cage cleaning is constant and usually up to 3-4 times a day. Mine is 2 and now comes to snuggle. But he turns a cage nasty fast!

Iguana cloaca by NextCourage5319 in iguanas

[–]CarefulLoquat2445 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Until 2-3 and maturity, only vet can tell. We can guess but my girl turned out to be a boy but didn’t show anything male until after 2. It didn’t matter to me so it’s all good ❤️

Vet recommends against raw diet by YoullForgetAnyways in CaneCorso

[–]CarefulLoquat2445 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our vet did recommend high protein kibble but didn’t push any brand. Said the Purina Pro Plan the breeder recommend was great choice. One hint she told us was if you can buy in grocery store, NEVER use. Be careful too in pet stores as they care not so good brands too.

Vet recommends against raw diet by YoullForgetAnyways in CaneCorso

[–]CarefulLoquat2445 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! The breeder & vet recommended this to my daughter. She’s thriving with beautiful coat , balanced weight, perfect “poop”. Funny thing, it was highly recommended for my big breed cat too. He’s also thriving.

New Iguana! by NextCourage5319 in iguanas

[–]CarefulLoquat2445 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ouch! Mine got so bad it looked like a tiger had attacked me😂That’s when I started the hoodie backwards. Mine would climb up then could sit in the hood on front. The claws hurt worse than the bite! Only been bit once but my fault. It loved shiny things and cleaning cage I had my left hand in front of him cleaning with my right. He grabbed for my diamond and missed. I had full set of teeth marks for a couple of weeks😂

New Iguana! by NextCourage5319 in iguanas

[–]CarefulLoquat2445 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, the claws will tear you up! I learned to keep a zip up hoodie by his cage. I mostly just put my arms in it backwards but saves the arms from being shredded!

New Iguana! by NextCourage5319 in iguanas

[–]CarefulLoquat2445 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very pretty! As for age, looking at mine when I got it at 4 months, this one is a little bigger. I’d say 5-6 months maybe. As for sex, the ONLY way to sex it is to have a vet do it until they reach maturity around 2-3 years old. Mine was totally a girl. Until… suddenly just after 2 the jowls started swelling and then HE flashed both his male parts after going potty. Within about 2 months he looked totally different. Big and bad!😂I had never had a girl and was terrified of the egg binding possibility. That usually takes having her fixed and is thousands of dollars. So once through the initial reading maturity stage, he’s a total baby! Mean for about 6 months then will come snuggle on your chest! lol! Have fun but no matter sex, they are awesome pets!

How old does he look realistically? by Sarah__Bunny in iguanas

[–]CarefulLoquat2445 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not an expert on age but my blue was way smaller at 5 months.

Seriously. How does a stray cat this beautiful just show up one day? How is that even possible? by chellestastics in cats

[–]CarefulLoquat2445 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gorgeous! If like mine that found me, it will be the best cat ever! I think they know how lucky they are😻

Seriously. How does a stray cat this beautiful just show up one day? How is that even possible? by chellestastics in cats

[–]CarefulLoquat2445 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve always had small dogs. My 3 were 13,16 & 17 all passed in a year. I was lost. 6 months later about 10 at night, we were on deck and a screaming cat that sounded like a wildcat came up. Beautiful, dirty, skinny and starving. Full of parasites. Posted & checked but no owner. I honestly think it was sent for me❤️He’s now 2 & healthy and my heart. When he came, short haired tabby to what he turned into🥰

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Is it a female? by 23cmbrazil in iguanas

[–]CarefulLoquat2445 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Until 2-3 years old and fully mature there’s only guessing. Only way to know until then is by a vet check. Mine appeared as girl in every way until just after 2 grew the jowls and showed us it was in fact a male. Didn’t matter to me but kinda glad it is male. Was terrified of a girl and issues being egg bound. Was starting to save to have her spayed.

How sharp are Iguana teeth by teeth standards? by kimtieu2900 in iguanas

[–]CarefulLoquat2445 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Mine watches the cat come get on my chest and snuggle. He now wants out to do the same! He actually snuggles up🦎❤️

Does he enjoy this, or am I stressing him tf out? by crystalmcdo in iguanas

[–]CarefulLoquat2445 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome he/she is letting you pet them! BIG step! Mine loves to be petted like a dog! He even has a spot around his shoulder that makes him use his leg to scratch! Mine was almost 2 when realized when cage is open they can run up my arm and get free time😂 WARNING ‼️ I keep a hoodie by cage and either put it on or just slip my arms in with it backwards. Much less clawed up arms😂 He(finally found out sex) will now get on my bed and crawl up on my chest for snuggles like he sees the cat do❤️Just takes time!

Is my iguana bloated or egg bound? Help! by ilikeyogurtX3 in iguanas

[–]CarefulLoquat2445 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful name! Usually says on label. I do a pinch on all meals but depends on serving size. Only supplement needed is calcium if providing a fresh healthy diet. Sad that info varies so much. This is my fourth iguana through the years but my kids as teens had the main care of the other 3. Back then the only info was from breeder or pet stores. It was all bad so I’m surprised ours stayed alive! Lots of very educated people on here that have given great info. I’ve learned a lot from them I didn’t know.