Can the iguana touch the lightbulb? more

Posted by Katherine on September 06, 2000 at 06:32:39:

In Reply to: Dark spot on head posted by Dave on September 06, 2000 at 00:34:04:

All heating elements should either be outside the cage or placed behind wire so the iguana cannot touch it. Yes, it could be a burn...could be a lot of things. Is it getting bigger? Does it look inflamed? I recommend a visit to a good herp vet since your friend is not sure what it is.

Katherine

: A friend of mine has a baby iguana that is getting a dark spot on its head,she is using a regular light bulb for a basking light. Is it burning it? what do you think?

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: All heating elements should either be outside the cage or placed behind wire so the iguana cannot touch it. Yes, it could be a burn...could be a lot of things. Is it getting bigger? Does it look inflamed? I recommend a visit to a good herp vet since your friend is not sure what it is. : Katherine : : : A friend of mine has a baby iguana that is getting a dark spot on its head,she is using a regular light bulb for a basking light. Is it burning it? what do you think?

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