Re: Iguana Housing Pictures

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Posted by Jennifer Parsons on November 12, 1999 at 12:26:43:

In Reply to: Re: Iguana Housing Pictures posted by Harry's Dad on November 09, 1999 at 03:31:18:

: Dear Tori,

: As Samcin said below, there's plenty of iguanas up for adoption, in just about every state in the U.S.. Please consider electing to adopt vs buying an iglet. Purchasing a new iguana not only helps the iguana farms but it also is making it harder for rescue groups to find new homes for all the unwanted iguanas that are out in the U.S..
: I'm glad you have done some research on iguanas before getting one. So many people just purchase one not knowing what it takes to raise such a reptile. When this happens, they usually (iguanas) wind up in a rescue group because the owner had no idea that the iguana will get so big.
: Many of us at this board are willing to help you find a rescue group in your area or put you in contact with someone who can get an iguana to you one way or another. We have I believe 35+ iguanas in Richmond, VA. up for adoption between two rescue groups. Some of these are at foster homes right now waiting to be adopted. I would suggest if you would like to try raising an iguana, to volunteer to be a foster parent for a few months to see what it will be like to own an iguana.
: As far as cost of owning an iguana, you can figure that it will range from $750.00 to $1,500 a year. This figure includes the following items: food, basic Vet bills, electricity and supplies. Also, remember that an iguana can live up to 20 years plus, so if you want to go on a vacation, you will have to have a sitter lined up who can deal with a 5 to 6 foot iguana.
: If you have any questions I'd be more then happy to answer them, please feel free to email me. If you should email me, please title the email with something to do with Iguanas.
: Thanks
: HD

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: : Dear Tori, : : As Samcin said below, there's plenty of iguanas up for adoption, in just about every state in the U.S.. Please consider electing to adopt vs buying an iglet. Purchasing a new iguana not only helps the iguana farms but it also is making it harder for rescue groups to find new homes for all the unwanted iguanas that are out in the U.S.. : : I'm glad you have done some research on iguanas before getting one. So many people just purchase one not knowing what it takes to raise such a reptile. When this happens, they usually (iguanas) wind up in a rescue group because the owner had no idea that the iguana will get so big. : : Many of us at this board are willing to help you find a rescue group in your area or put you in contact with someone who can get an iguana to you one way or another. We have I believe 35+ iguanas in Richmond, VA. up for adoption between two rescue groups. Some of these are at foster homes right now waiting to be adopted. I would suggest if you would like to try raising an iguana, to volunteer to be a foster parent for a few months to see what it will be like to own an iguana. : : As far as cost of owning an iguana, you can figure that it will range from $750.00 to $1,500 a year. This figure includes the following items: food, basic Vet bills, electricity and supplies. Also, remember that an iguana can live up to 20 years plus, so if you want to go on a vacation, you will have to have a sitter lined up who can deal with a 5 to 6 foot iguana. : : If you have any questions I'd be more then happy to answer them, please feel free to email me. If you should email me, please title the email with something to do with Iguanas. : : Thanks : : HD

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