Re: moving tips

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Posted by Harry's Dad on March 06, 2000 at 14:17:21:

In Reply to: moving tips posted by Samantha on March 06, 2000 at 13:11:56:

I would suggest keeping as of the igs surroundings, the same as possible for the first month or so. Igs will usually be a some kind of stress from the move, so keeping as much the same as before will help minimize the level of stress. If your ig has a window view now, make sure it has one at the new home. Keep some of the same furnture close by too. Once your ig gets settled in and seems to be doing it's normal things, then start adding a few things at a time. Don't try to change everything at once if you can help it.
Your iguana will probably not eat for up to a week after the move, this is somewhat normal so don't get alarmed. Spend some time with your ig in the new place to re-assure it, that everything is alright.
Something you might want to do right now, is put a hide box close to where your iguana sleeps at night. The iguana will get use to it and may use it during the night. Once you move, your iguana will know this hide box and will have a place to go, if it feels like it needs some added protection while sleeping.
Hope your move goes well,
HD

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: I would suggest keeping as of the igs surroundings, the same as possible for the first month or so. Igs will usually be a some kind of stress from the move, so keeping as much the same as before will help minimize the level of stress. If your ig has a window view now, make sure it has one at the new home. Keep some of the same furnture close by too. Once your ig gets settled in and seems to be doing it's normal things, then start adding a few things at a time. Don't try to change everything at once if you can help it. : Your iguana will probably not eat for up to a week after the move, this is somewhat normal so don't get alarmed. Spend some time with your ig in the new place to re-assure it, that everything is alright. : Something you might want to do right now, is put a hide box close to where your iguana sleeps at night. The iguana will get use to it and may use it during the night. Once you move, your iguana will know this hide box and will have a place to go, if it feels like it needs some added protection while sleeping. : Hope your move goes well, : HD

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