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Posted by Harry's dad on January 08, 2000 at 03:56:33:

In Reply to: Re: Need some ideas and info!!! Few more?? posted by IG27 on January 07, 2000 at 20:33:28:

First, thank you, thank you, thank you, for first researching information BEFORE getting an iguana! You have shown a higher intelligence then most do, when it comes to bringing home a new pet.
Now, my question is....You said your friend has the iguana now, how much does your friend know about iguanas? The reason I ask this is, if he doesn't know alot, there's a chance your future iguana could have health problems! Young iguanas need the most care when it comes to diet, UVB lighting and temperatures, if the iguana isn't getting the proper base lines of those things, chances are good that problems can either arise now or later down the road, from the care given right now. A couple of weeks I wouldn't worry so much, but 3 to 4 months could pose problems. To assure a health new addition to your home, I would check to make sure your friend is caring for this ig properly. Just ask some questions about diet and UVB lighting.

Now remember one thing about UVB lighting, it must be no more than 18" Max away from the iguana during the day. So if it's basking branch is 2 feet from the top of the cage, setting the light fixture on top of the cage isn't going to work. You will have to design a way for the light to hang inside the cage. (has anyone said, raising an iguana isn't easy? !! LOL )
Oh, Lola's mom and I will be coming down hwy 501 next weekend to Myrtle Beach area, how close is that to you? If it's close we can meet somewhere and I can show you pictures and be able to give you a booklet that we have of information for the care of an iguana. We currently have 4 igs, with two more soon to join us. We'd be more then happy to meet with you and give any information that we have to you.
I have built 3 custom cages in the iguana room. The room is kept at between 80 to 85 degrees during the day. A humidifier is running 24/7 boosting the humidity level up into the high 80's to low 90's in the room. The cages are 1/2 inch wire screen attached to a wood structure. The larger cage has additional plexi-glass installed outside the wire on the upper portion of the cage, which is removeable if desired. This cage is also on wheels so it can be rolled to another location.
The other two cages are built one on top of the other, floor to ceiling. These are rescue cages for temperary housing of igs. We also use ferret cages too for smaller iguanas. These are on wheels so we can move them outside when it's warm so the iguanas can get some direct sunlight.
Something I would look into right now, is finding a good reptile Vet. You will need to make a couple of visits with your iguana each year. One thing when you get your iguana, I would suggest having a fecal test done on it. I would also have a full check up done, ask the Vet to look for direct signs of any MBD, shedding problems,skin disorders,growths, etc... the sooner problems are found, the sooner you will have a healthier ig.
As you go along reading here and checking websites out, that get posted on this forum, you will find out just how much attention iguanas need, they need alot. Later on, when it's warm enough for your iguana to be outside, you will need to know some information about the care of your iguana in an outdoor environment; but for now, the general information for everyday care is the focal point.
Thanks again for researching and if you have any more questions, please feel free to ask them. As iZ mom said, the IS the best iguana forum on the internet and we all welcome you on board !!
Best wishes
HD
IguanaFIRST rescue
Richmond,VA

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: First, thank you, thank you, thank you, for first researching information BEFORE getting an iguana! You have shown a higher intelligence then most do, when it comes to bringing home a new pet. : Now, my question is....You said your friend has the iguana now, how much does your friend know about iguanas? The reason I ask this is, if he doesn't know alot, there's a chance your future iguana could have health problems! Young iguanas need the most care when it comes to diet, UVB lighting and temperatures, if the iguana isn't getting the proper base lines of those things, chances are good that problems can either arise now or later down the road, from the care given right now. A couple of weeks I wouldn't worry so much, but 3 to 4 months could pose problems. To assure a health new addition to your home, I would check to make sure your friend is caring for this ig properly. Just ask some questions about diet and UVB lighting. : Now remember one thing about UVB lighting, it must be no more than 18" Max away from the iguana during the day. So if it's basking branch is 2 feet from the top of the cage, setting the light fixture on top of the cage isn't going to work. You will have to design a way for the light to hang inside the cage. (has anyone said, raising an iguana isn't easy? !! LOL ) : Oh, Lola's mom and I will be coming down hwy 501 next weekend to Myrtle Beach area, how close is that to you? If it's close we can meet somewhere and I can show you pictures and be able to give you a booklet that we have of information for the care of an iguana. We currently have 4 igs, with two more soon to join us. We'd be more then happy to meet with you and give any information that we have to you. : I have built 3 custom cages in the iguana room. The room is kept at between 80 to 85 degrees during the day. A humidifier is running 24/7 boosting the humidity level up into the high 80's to low 90's in the room. The cages are 1/2 inch wire screen attached to a wood structure. The larger cage has additional plexi-glass installed outside the wire on the upper portion of the cage, which is removeable if desired. This cage is also on wheels so it can be rolled to another location. : The other two cages are built one on top of the other, floor to ceiling. These are rescue cages for temperary housing of igs. We also use ferret cages too for smaller iguanas. These are on wheels so we can move them outside when it's warm so the iguanas can get some direct sunlight. : Something I would look into right now, is finding a good reptile Vet. You will need to make a couple of visits with your iguana each year. One thing when you get your iguana, I would suggest having a fecal test done on it. I would also have a full check up done, ask the Vet to look for direct signs of any MBD, shedding problems,skin disorders,growths, etc... the sooner problems are found, the sooner you will have a healthier ig. : As you go along reading here and checking websites out, that get posted on this forum, you will find out just how much attention iguanas need, they need alot. Later on, when it's warm enough for your iguana to be outside, you will need to know some information about the care of your iguana in an outdoor environment; but for now, the general information for everyday care is the focal point. : Thanks again for researching and if you have any more questions, please feel free to ask them. As iZ mom said, the IS the best iguana forum on the internet and we all welcome you on board !! : Best wishes : HD : IguanaFIRST rescue : Richmond,VA

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