underfed iguanas

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Posted by Sarah C on February 23, 2000 at 08:42:24:

I volunteer at an animal shelter. Recently three neglected iguanas have been brought in. They are all, I believe, juveniles. Two greens are about 7 inches plus tail and a larger brown one is about 12 inches plus tail.

They have all been underfed, though the greens were more recently purchased so they are doing better. I can see the brown's leg bones and even at the base of his tail where I assume his skin should be fairly well filled, it is loose.

I have a bearded dragon so I know about the importance of proper lighting, (including distance from the light) and temperature. I have vitamin dust from my beardie, which I would be happy to share with the shelter.

I'm the closest thing the shelter has to a reptile expert. (Yikes) What should these guys eat to best nourish them after their neglect? Can I use my beardie's vitamins? Just dust their veggies? Can the underweight guy catch up? How can I help him with that?

I don't see any signs of MBD, however they were running around loose in the house where they were found so they probably didn't spend much time under a light. Would solar drops be a good idea?

I'll check back here for answers and tips. However, please feel free to email me.

Thanks!!!!!

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Re: underfed iguanas mike 02/24/00 (1)
- red heat lamps tend to be too bright for night time use ... igs need *dark* to sleep .... nm iZ's mom 02/24/00 (0)
Re: underfed iguanas BabyHerp 02/24/00 (1)
- Gina ~ thanks for the D3 info/lecture !!!!! very appreciated! nm iZ's mom 02/24/00 (0)
Re: underfed iguanas iZ's mom 02/23/00 (4)
- Re: underfed iguanas Sarah C 02/23/00 (3)
  - heating pad under glass Joan 02/23/00 (0)
  - about hot rocks + temps ... iZ's mom 02/23/00 (0)
  - Re: underfed iguanas xta 02/23/00 (0)
Re: underfed iguanas Dishy 02/23/00 (4)
- good people! Sarah C 02/23/00 (0)
- hi Dishy! iZ's mom 02/23/00 (2)
  - Hi iZ + mom Dishy 02/23/00 (1)
    - oooooh! i missed the pix ... goin' to look now ... :) ......nm iZ's mom 02/23/00 (0)

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: I volunteer at an animal shelter. Recently three neglected iguanas have been brought in. They are all, I believe, juveniles. Two greens are about 7 inches plus tail and a larger brown one is about 12 inches plus tail. : They have all been underfed, though the greens were more recently purchased so they are doing better. I can see the brown's leg bones and even at the base of his tail where I assume his skin should be fairly well filled, it is loose. : I have a bearded dragon so I know about the importance of proper lighting, (including distance from the light) and temperature. I have vitamin dust from my beardie, which I would be happy to share with the shelter. : I'm the closest thing the shelter has to a reptile expert. (Yikes) What should these guys eat to best nourish them after their neglect? Can I use my beardie's vitamins? Just dust their veggies? Can the underweight guy catch up? How can I help him with that? : I don't see any signs of MBD, however they were running around loose in the house where they were found so they probably didn't spend much time under a light. Would solar drops be a good idea? : I'll check back here for answers and tips. However, please feel free to email me. : Thanks!!!!!

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