Re: Iguana Bite

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Posted by sue3 on October 01, 2000 at 12:18:47:

In Reply to: Iguana Bite posted by Melody on September 30, 2000 at 22:55:22:

i can understand that accidents do happen...but what was the iguana doing in the tree with a leash on in the first place? i wouldnt just let him stay outside in a tree, on a leash, unsupervised or not, for any lenght of time. iguanas get themselves into trouble very easily. i found this out this summer when i left mine outside unsupervised in a so called iguanaproofed cage for just a half hour...and he got loose.
you have had the ig for a year and didnt know about the salmonella? maybe you should do some serious research on iguanas on the internet...
i would hate to think you could just *dispose* of this poor soul...like a dirty diaper!! this is a living breathing creature..please put yourself in his shoes...i wouldnt want someone to *dispose* of me just because i bit someone out of fear!!
please do some reading....you can have a very pleasant experience with your iguana..but only with lots of hard work and knowledge. just remember..it wasnt HIS idea you brought him home. now its your responsibility to care for him properly... take care and do the right thing!
sue3

: We have had our Iguana for over a year. Last week she got hung from her leash in the tree and then had two doctors visits. The vet said Iguanas carry Salmonella. Since the tree incident she has started snapping and tonight she bit my finger, quite badly and drew lots of blood. Should I see a doctor for poisoning? Should we dispose of the Iguana or will her temper return to a loving animal. I am afraid of her now.

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Nice response Sue3.....hat's off to you. n/m Harry's Dad 10/01/00 (0)

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: : i can understand that accidents do happen...but what was the iguana doing in the tree with a leash on in the first place? i wouldnt just let him stay outside in a tree, on a leash, unsupervised or not, for any lenght of time. iguanas get themselves into trouble very easily. i found this out this summer when i left mine outside unsupervised in a so called iguanaproofed cage for just a half hour...and he got loose. : you have had the ig for a year and didnt know about the salmonella? maybe you should do some serious research on iguanas on the internet... : i would hate to think you could just *dispose* of this poor soul...like a dirty diaper!! this is a living breathing creature..please put yourself in his shoes...i wouldnt want someone to *dispose* of me just because i bit someone out of fear!! : please do some reading....you can have a very pleasant experience with your iguana..but only with lots of hard work and knowledge. just remember..it wasnt HIS idea you brought him home. now its your responsibility to care for him properly... take care and do the right thing! : sue3 : : : We have had our Iguana for over a year. Last week she got hung from her leash in the tree and then had two doctors visits. The vet said Iguanas carry Salmonella. Since the tree incident she has started snapping and tonight she bit my finger, quite badly and drew lots of blood. Should I see a doctor for poisoning? Should we dispose of the Iguana or will her temper return to a loving animal. I am afraid of her now.

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