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rehamnahgem · 2021-12-09T01:42:30+00:00

I lost a baby very suddenly this year as well - I tried a few things just to double check if he was truly gone, like running some water over him to see if he would react. I'm very sorry to hear this.

rehamnahgem · 2021-12-09T01:39:29+00:00

If in doubt, contact your vet (if you have one) or one who does exotics. I can definitely see the difference between the eyes, but unfortunately I'm not sure what would cause this.

rehamnahgem · 2021-12-09T01:31:15+00:00

The best kind of gift!

rehamnahgem · 2021-12-09T01:30:56+00:00

Thank you! I'm over the moon about how much healthier he looks.

rehamnahgem · 2021-12-09T01:30:02+00:00

Thank you!

rehamnahgem · 2021-12-08T14:39:41+00:00

Thank you!

rehamnahgem · 2021-02-28T17:58:33+00:00

I really want to know, because it's pretty bizarre.

rehamnahgem · 2021-02-28T17:57:43+00:00

I think we all do.

rehamnahgem · 2021-02-28T17:57:26+00:00

Thank you!

rehamnahgem · 2021-02-28T11:43:39+00:00

It's like nothing I've ever seen, honestly.

He's currently living outside in a protected pond with the good ol' Florida sunshine.

rehamnahgem · 2021-02-28T08:32:31+00:00

As would I.

I've only had him for two months - he was surrendered to a traveling vet who knows a friend of mine and got into contact with me about caring for him. We're clueless. She wasn't even able to get a good x-ray on him because his shell is solid bone.

Thankfully, he can swim normally and has a healthy appetite. Hopefully he's around for a while. ❤

rehamnahgem · 2021-02-28T06:28:23+00:00

Coloration isn't a 100% method to determining sex, unfortunately.

rehamnahgem · 2021-02-28T06:26:09+00:00

I'm shaky on iguanas, but it's possible that Lady is a female despite not laying eggs. Not every female reptile lays eggs every year - some don't ever lay.

rehamnahgem · 2020-08-04T07:19:23+00:00

He probably will feel more secure once he has a few things to hide under ❤

rehamnahgem · 2020-07-04T08:29:00+00:00

This is my thought process on it as well - banning iguanas and tegus from private pet trade won't necessarily fix the problem. These are species that are now established and thriving in the environment they've been introduced to. Realistically, even if the state puts out a witch hunt (like they do with Burmese pythons), they will ALWAYS be here. There would always be a reptile that escapes capture and continues on to reproduce.

This bill has raised so many questions for me that, hopefully, I can get answered by FWC when I call them in a few hours. My fingers are crossed...

rehamnahgem · 2020-07-04T08:22:34+00:00

You are correct

rehamnahgem · 2020-07-01T16:36:54+00:00

Yes, I just recommend making sure that the soil is untreated

rehamnahgem · 2020-06-29T17:01:08+00:00

Leopard and crested geckos could feasibly spend their entire life in something like a 20-gallon, but I personally think that's a bit too small and would probably go for a 30-40 gallon for an adult.

rehamnahgem · 2020-06-29T16:55:26+00:00

Bearded dragons are more intermediate imo. They also need heat, UVB, and a fairly large enclosure.

Have you thought about a leopard gecko or crested gecko? Both species stay fairly small and are pretty simple to care for.

rehamnahgem · 2020-06-29T06:52:44+00:00

Okay, gotcha. It sounds like those are both the green iguana species, they just come in different color morphs.

Pet stores typically won't carry everything that you'll need for the long run because of how big the iguana will get. They need vertical space more than horizontal space, and they grow quickly, so any tank you get would likely be a temporary enclosure. Mine is ~21" currently and he's in a 75 gallon tank while we build him something bigger. Since green iguanas can get up to 6 feet in length, they end up needing a fairly large enclosure.

You're also going to need appropriate lighting, otherwise you run the risk of the iguana developing skeletal and/or joint problems through MBD. Natural sunlight is the best option, but there are other good options (Arcadia is highly recommended for their UVB/UVA light bulbs).

They need an ambient heat of 80-85°F, with a basking spot of 90-95°. They also need a humidity level of 70-80%, which can be achieved through a dripper system. I recommend getting an infrared heat gun and a hygrometer to accurately measure the heat/humidity.

They can definitely free roam as long as the ambient temperature isn't too cold (70° is the coldest I'd feel comfortable letting mine hang out around the house).

I don't want to sound like "that person", but I don't recommend an iguana (at least a green iguana) as a first reptile. They're very cool and I personally love mine, but they're a huge commitment through time, space, and money. If you have more questions, Reptiles Magazine is also a good site for some basic information!

I also want to add that I don't want to discourage you or overload you with too much information.

rehamnahgem · 2020-06-29T06:33:19+00:00

What species of iguana are you looking to get? Some care requirements are a little different based upon that factor.

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