Re: Iguana tail injury

Posted by Dru on August 20, 1998 at 12:46:25:

In Reply to: Iguana tail injury posted by Jenny on August 18, 1998 at 12:08:47:

The problem may be health-related, or the iguana may have dropped its tail as a defensive maneuver if it was frightened (the tail wriggles and keeps the predator busy while the iguana scoots to a hiding place). To avoid fright-drops in the future, gently stroke the iguana's tail to get it used to having its tail touched. Don't ever yank an iguana's tail or trap it between your fingers. I'm not saying that's what happened in this case, though -- if the iguana was calm, the problem's more likely to be health-related.

Follow Ups:

Post a Followup

Name:
E-Mail:

Subject:

Comments:
: The problem may be health-related, or the iguana may have dropped its tail as a defensive maneuver if it was frightened (the tail wriggles and keeps the predator busy while the iguana scoots to a hiding place). To avoid fright-drops in the future, gently stroke the iguana's tail to get it used to having its tail touched. Don't ever yank an iguana's tail or trap it between your fingers. I'm not saying that's what happened in this case, though -- if the iguana was calm, the problem's more likely to be health-related.

Optional Link URL:
Link Title:
Optional Image URL:

---

[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Iguana & Water Dragon Forum ] [ FAQ ]

kingsnake.com | NRAAC.ORG | ReptileBusinessGuide.com | ReptileShowGuide.com | ReptileShows.mobi | Connected By Cars | DesertRunner.org AprilFirstBioEngineering | GunHobbyist.com | GunShowGuide.com | GunShows.mobi | GunBusinessGuide.com | club kingsnake | live stage magazine pool banner - advertise here advertise here advertise here kingsnake.com® is a registered trademark© 1997-     - this site optimized for 1024x768 resolution -