Re: Should I adopt this iguana?

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Posted by Elizabeth on September 20, 1998 at 10:14:52:

In Reply to: Should I adopt this iguana? posted by Ig mom on September 20, 1998 at 09:36:33:

> First, he has a lower jaw which sticks out farther than his upper jaw. It just sticks out the tiniest bit, but it still is noticeable if you look closely.

Some iguanas are just like that. Generally with MBD problems it is the lower jaw that becomes deformed and shortened, causing the upper jaw to look longer. It could be genetic, or it could be a problem. Your vet is your friend. ;)

> Second, on his front leg, there is a brown scablike growth surrounded by a aple area of skin about the size of a dime.

Whether or not it will go away depends on what it is. It sounds like it could be an old wound that is healing, hence the pale skin. A vet check would probably be a good idea, to make sure it isn't something that needs vet attention.

> The last thing, is that Rocky's side has a pointy area where it seems to me like he broke a rib which is sticking out of his chest. Will this heal?

Only a vet could tell you. It could be something different from a rib.

>The iguana also seems to be a bit aggressive and he whips his tail a lot, but the girl claims he hasn't bitten anyone.

At 4 1/2 months it's probably just a matter of fear and not being handled rather than real agression.

>Is this iguana worth adopting? I want to save this poor baby, but I'd like to know if you think it would be worth it. If the iguana will turn out fine as an adult, I definatley want to adopt it.

It sounds like it would definitely save his life! It's hard to tell what they'll turn out like as adults. With gently handling and proper care he will probably be fine. :) A vet checkup is highly recommended, since he hasn't had the best of care.

Just be aware that when he is an adult(regardless of "his" sex, which is almost impossible to determine at that age) might not get along with your current ig, and you may need to keep them completely seperated. Iguanas are very social, territorial animals.

Let us all know what you decide! :)

Elizabeth

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: > First, he has a lower jaw which sticks out farther than his upper jaw. It just sticks out the tiniest bit, but it still is noticeable if you look closely. : Some iguanas are just like that. Generally with MBD problems it is the lower jaw that becomes deformed and shortened, causing the upper jaw to look longer. It could be genetic, or it could be a problem. Your vet is your friend. ;) : > Second, on his front leg, there is a brown scablike growth surrounded by a aple area of skin about the size of a dime. : Whether or not it will go away depends on what it is. It sounds like it could be an old wound that is healing, hence the pale skin. A vet check would probably be a good idea, to make sure it isn't something that needs vet attention. : > The last thing, is that Rocky's side has a pointy area where it seems to me like he broke a rib which is sticking out of his chest. Will this heal? : Only a vet could tell you. It could be something different from a rib. : >The iguana also seems to be a bit aggressive and he whips his tail a lot, but the girl claims he hasn't bitten anyone. : At 4 1/2 months it's probably just a matter of fear and not being handled rather than real agression. : >Is this iguana worth adopting? I want to save this poor baby, but I'd like to know if you think it would be worth it. If the iguana will turn out fine as an adult, I definatley want to adopt it. : It sounds like it would definitely save his life! It's hard to tell what they'll turn out like as adults. With gently handling and proper care he will probably be fine. :) A vet checkup is highly recommended, since he hasn't had the best of care. : Just be aware that when he is an adult(regardless of "his" sex, which is almost impossible to determine at that age) might not get along with your current ig, and you may need to keep them completely seperated. Iguanas are very social, territorial animals. : Let us all know what you decide! :) : Elizabeth

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