Here is a better choice

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

Posted by M.Eguro on October 15, 1999 at 23:53:41:

In Reply to: Who wants help me about Jamican Iguana???? posted by Ed on October 14, 1999 at 14:48:49:

Hi Ed,

The Jamaican Iguana (Cyclura collei) and the Blue Iguana
(Cyclura nubila lewisi) are the two most endangered lizards in the world.
Both number less than 200 in the wild currently and are on the brink of extinction. In fact, the jamaican iguana was thought
to be extinct for many decades before it was "rediscovered" recently.They are listed as CITES (convention on Internationl trade of Endangered Species) appendix I,
the highest level of protection, and also on the ESA (Endangered Species Act) which governs trade and movement within the United States.
The genus cyclura can be a wonderful challenge but is quite expensive and can be illegal to own in certain states/areas,
it is better to leave this genus to people with lots of
experience.

A much better *pet* choice would be the green iguana (Iguana iguana). They can be just as delightful as
pets, are much cheaper and readily available, and are not as big of a commitment.
I would suggest to get a very healthy one, and one that is more on the tame side.

Take care and best of luck in finding the perfect pet!

Follow Ups:

Not as big of a commitment???? Why because they are cheap ....... HD 10/16/99 (5)
- Commitment is a relative term... Mike 10/19/99 (0)
- The Truth "about cats and Dogs" Joe III 10/17/99 (0)
- You don't have to be hysterical M.Eguro 10/16/99 (1)
  - Re: Whoa...... Lola and Harry's Mom 10/17/99 (0)
- I think she was referring to their like 40+ year lifespan....n/p Iguanamomma 10/16/99 (0)

Post a Followup

Name:
E-Mail:

Subject:

Comments:
: Hi Ed, : The Jamaican Iguana (Cyclura collei) and the Blue Iguana : (Cyclura nubila lewisi) are the two most endangered lizards in the world. : Both number less than 200 in the wild currently and are on the brink of extinction. In fact, the jamaican iguana was thought : to be extinct for many decades before it was "rediscovered" recently.They are listed as CITES (convention on Internationl trade of Endangered Species) appendix I, : the highest level of protection, and also on the ESA (Endangered Species Act) which governs trade and movement within the United States. : The genus cyclura can be a wonderful challenge but is quite expensive and can be illegal to own in certain states/areas, : it is better to leave this genus to people with lots of : experience. : A much better *pet* choice would be the green iguana (Iguana iguana). They can be just as delightful as : pets, are much cheaper and readily available, and are not as big of a commitment. : I would suggest to get a very healthy one, and one that is more on the tame side. : Take care and best of luck in finding the perfect pet! :

Optional Link URL:
Link Title:
Optional Image URL:

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