Re: Cold???

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Posted by Jamie/JBug on April 04, 2000 at 20:52:50:

In Reply to: Cold??? posted by Shakira on April 04, 2000 at 20:20:21:

Hi, Shakira
The stuff you see on your iguana's nose is what we like to call "snalt" which is a combo of the words salt and snot. When iguanas 'sneeze' (unless they are sick) what they are actually doing is expelling excess salt in their system. The don't sweat, their salt-removal glands reside in their nostrils. The crusty build-up is salt and can be removed gently with a warm damp cloth.

Just so you know: An iguana needs a daytime hotspot of about 95�-98�F to properly digest their food and survive. They need a cooler side of about 78�-80�F, too, so they can move out of the hotspot and thermoregulate. Nighttime temps should not drop below 70�F, I usually feel best about keeping them about about 75�.

HTH!
Jamie/JBug

: Hi I noticed my iguana has some white crusty stuff around his nose and He sneezes but not that often. Does he have a cold? If so should I bring him to the vet or can I do something myself? It is always above 75 degrees in his cage.
: Thanxs for your help.
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: Hi, Shakira : The stuff you see on your iguana's nose is what we like to call "snalt" which is a combo of the words salt and snot. When iguanas 'sneeze' (unless they are sick) what they are actually doing is expelling excess salt in their system. The don't sweat, their salt-removal glands reside in their nostrils. The crusty build-up is salt and can be removed gently with a warm damp cloth. : Just so you know: An iguana needs a daytime hotspot of about 95�-98�F to properly digest their food and survive. They need a cooler side of about 78�-80�F, too, so they can move out of the hotspot and thermoregulate. Nighttime temps should not drop below 70�F, I usually feel best about keeping them about about 75�. : HTH! : Jamie/JBug : : Hi I noticed my iguana has some white crusty stuff around his nose and He sneezes but not that often. Does he have a cold? If so should I bring him to the vet or can I do something myself? It is always above 75 degrees in his cage. : : Thanxs for your help. : :

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