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Posted by iZ's mom on February 26, 2000 at 12:30:55:
In Reply to: tail-wagging posted by Greg on February 26, 2000 at 10:22:25:
i've translated it to mean: "i'm big, i'm bad, be impressed, *watch out*!!!!" ... LOL ...
it pretty much means the exact opposite of puppy tail wagging! it doesn't necessarily mean she's annoyed, just that she wants to make sure you know *who* is in charge here! (*grin*)
chances are, your ig was also "posturing" when she was swiching her tail ... "posturing" is when they puff themselves up to look bigger than they are ... full-blown posturing is when they raise up off their belly (so they look taller), dewlap is extended, they kinda 'puff-up' + their body looks wider than it did a second ago, sometimes they'll then lean towards whoever they're trying to impress, + they have an evil look in their eye ... (*grin*) ... being tail-whipped by an ig is *not* a pleasant experience + swishing her tail is a way of telling you to "watch out! i'm armed!" ... posturing should always be taken seriously ... (tho i think it looks funnier than heck!) ... it should be recognized as an aggressive warning that the ig can/will/is totally ready to bite and/or attack ... backing away calmly while talking calmly to her is suggested ... (especially if she's big enough to do any damage to you!)
here's iZ's favorite links to the best ig info sites around ... great diet info as well as info on enclosures/enviromental needs ...
happy herping!
iZ + mom
