Re: Social Life of iguanas

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Posted by Jamie/JBug on July 26, 1999 at 19:24:25:

In Reply to: Social Life of iguanas posted by Ziggy's Mom on July 26, 1999 at 15:34:34:

Hi, Ziggy's mom

Actually, in the wild, iguanas are not social creatures at all, but rather solitary. During the breeding season, a male will find and mate with several females, never sticking around very long afterwards. Some to tend toward groups, but there are always spats over who will be alpha. Both males and females are territorial. Males will fight to the death with another male, males and females will spar, females and females contend for alpha female. More often than not, iguanas in the wild tend toward anti-social and solirtary behaviors. An iguana is happy by himself. If he get hormonal during his season, a pillow or stuffed sock should keep him happy. Multiple iguanas makes for scary vet bills, for the most part. And I say that from experience. My advice: Keep Ziggy as your only iguana. Spoil and pamper him and be his slave. I think you will both be happier.
Best,
Jamie

Jamie's Giant Green Iguana Page

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: Hi, Ziggy's mom : Actually, in the wild, iguanas are not social creatures at all, but rather solitary. During the breeding season, a male will find and mate with several females, never sticking around very long afterwards. Some to tend toward groups, but there are always spats over who will be alpha. Both males and females are territorial. Males will fight to the death with another male, males and females will spar, females and females contend for alpha female. More often than not, iguanas in the wild tend toward anti-social and solirtary behaviors. An iguana is happy by himself. If he get hormonal during his season, a pillow or stuffed sock should keep him happy. Multiple iguanas makes for scary vet bills, for the most part. And I say that from experience. My advice: Keep Ziggy as your only iguana. Spoil and pamper him and be his slave. I think you will both be happier. : Best, : Jamie

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