Re: New additon..the Iguana from Hell

[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Iguana & Water Dragon Forum ] [ FAQ ]

Posted by suzi on August 20, 1999 at 12:31:09:

In Reply to: New additon..the Iguana from Hell posted by TL on August 20, 1999 at 10:16:46:

: SOunds like fun! Send me your email (and you too Harry's Dad) and I'll send you a great pic. my email is: thehitchingpost@hotmail.com
Almost all animals that are kept on display in public places (stores, restaurants, etc) are constantly harassed ,teased, poked,and other wise turned into nervous/vicious wrecks. I haven't rescued any igs, but have gotten a couple of macaws that came from that type of situation. (by the way, a macaw thinks nothing of chewing thru 2x4's for fun and I have seen them snap a broomstick!I have had one put his beak THRU my hand! He was from a hotel that kept him in the garden till he started to bite)
This approach has always worked for me:(with all kinds of critters)
I found that after a period of adjustment to new surroundings, let him know that you WILL be around, WILL be sticking your hands in there and you WILL be handling him. Gradually get him used to the fact that you will not take no for an answer.Gently, but firmly. He may not ever be a cuddly pet, but you will gain trust and respect.

Follow Ups:

Satan's spawn is well past the stage you are talking about........ Harry's Dad 8/20/99 (1)
- Re: Satan's spawn is well past the stage you are talking about........ suzi 8/20/99 (0)

Post a Followup

Name:
E-Mail:

Subject:

Comments:
: : SOunds like fun! Send me your email (and you too Harry's Dad) and I'll send you a great pic. my email is: thehitchingpost@hotmail.com : Almost all animals that are kept on display in public places (stores, restaurants, etc) are constantly harassed ,teased, poked,and other wise turned into nervous/vicious wrecks. I haven't rescued any igs, but have gotten a couple of macaws that came from that type of situation. (by the way, a macaw thinks nothing of chewing thru 2x4's for fun and I have seen them snap a broomstick!I have had one put his beak THRU my hand! He was from a hotel that kept him in the garden till he started to bite) : This approach has always worked for me:(with all kinds of critters) : I found that after a period of adjustment to new surroundings, let him know that you WILL be around, WILL be sticking your hands in there and you WILL be handling him. Gradually get him used to the fact that you will not take no for an answer.Gently, but firmly. He may not ever be a cuddly pet, but you will gain trust and respect.

Optional Link URL:
Link Title:
Optional Image URL:

[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Iguana & Water Dragon Forum ] [ FAQ ]