Re: I'm a little worried now....

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Posted by JNelson on May 30, 2000 at 17:31:02:

In Reply to: Re: I'm a little worried now.... posted by Harry' s Dad on May 30, 2000 at 15:02:23:

: I would not recommend (I did not catch anything mentioned in your post) taking your iguana outside without a leash and I would never allow someone else to ig sit and try it. I would worry enough about the person taking good enough care on feeding and husbandry issues, than thinking if I should have them take the ig outside. Playing it safe while you're away, in my opinion, is the best way to keep accidents to a minimum. Focus on preparing food items (both what to feed and what DON'T to), how to arrange the food in the bowl, where to place the bowl, bathwater changes??, when lights need to come on and off, monitoring temperatures, etc.... In other words,giving a crash course to this person on how to care for an iguana ( if they don't know already)
: We are planning a few trips this summer and fall, and I am already worried some, not so much for the feeding issue, but for the danger of someone getting bit by Harry. We have a rescue member that has offered to care for Harry while we're away, but I still have the "worry" feeling.
: I wish you the best of luck and have a safe trip.
: HD

Thanks! I wasn't talking about taking Baby outside, (NO WAY!) just out of his cage. I'd really like her to handle him as much as possible so that I'm not back to square one when we return from our trip. I am planning on taking Baby's cage to her house along with all of his neccesities since she just lives down the street. She's really good with animals and since Baby has only bitten me once maybe she'll have the same luck. Hope so! LOL

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: : I would not recommend (I did not catch anything mentioned in your post) taking your iguana outside without a leash and I would never allow someone else to ig sit and try it. I would worry enough about the person taking good enough care on feeding and husbandry issues, than thinking if I should have them take the ig outside. Playing it safe while you're away, in my opinion, is the best way to keep accidents to a minimum. Focus on preparing food items (both what to feed and what DON'T to), how to arrange the food in the bowl, where to place the bowl, bathwater changes??, when lights need to come on and off, monitoring temperatures, etc.... In other words,giving a crash course to this person on how to care for an iguana ( if they don't know already) : : We are planning a few trips this summer and fall, and I am already worried some, not so much for the feeding issue, but for the danger of someone getting bit by Harry. We have a rescue member that has offered to care for Harry while we're away, but I still have the "worry" feeling. : : I wish you the best of luck and have a safe trip. : : HD : Thanks! I wasn't talking about taking Baby outside, (NO WAY!) just out of his cage. I'd really like her to handle him as much as possible so that I'm not back to square one when we return from our trip. I am planning on taking Baby's cage to her house along with all of his neccesities since she just lives down the street. She's really good with animals and since Baby has only bitten me once maybe she'll have the same luck. Hope so! LOL

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