Re: How old are your iguanas? Mine just died at 6....more

Posted by Jeff-NIAD of Florida on March 12, 2000 at 04:41:44:

In Reply to: How old are your iguanas? Mine just died at 6....more posted by Katie on March 11, 2000 at 19:21:38:

Katie,

Sorry for you loss.

I have two iguanas that are 8+ years and I expect them to live at least another 8 years.

In captivity, a healthy iguana should now live about 15-20 years.

Please check your diet. Absolutely no animal protiens. Most iguanas that die of kidney failure between the ages of 6-8, were feed animal protien when they were younger or as part of their daily diet. Also, too much supplementation with vitamins can also be bad. Causing a calcification of the internal organs.

Balance is the key - proper diet, sunlight (or equal.), and space to excersise.

I know that it may be to soon, but have you thought about adopting an iguana? There are many that need caring homes out there.

Good luck......

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: Katie, : Sorry for you loss. : I have two iguanas that are 8+ years and I expect them to live at least another 8 years. : In captivity, a healthy iguana should now live about 15-20 years. : Please check your diet. Absolutely no animal protiens. Most iguanas that die of kidney failure between the ages of 6-8, were feed animal protien when they were younger or as part of their daily diet. Also, too much supplementation with vitamins can also be bad. Causing a calcification of the internal organs. : Balance is the key - proper diet, sunlight (or equal.), and space to excersise. : I know that it may be to soon, but have you thought about adopting an iguana? There are many that need caring homes out there. : Good luck......

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