Re: iguana colors

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Posted by xta on October 14, 2000 at 19:23:08:

In Reply to: iguana colors posted by Mike on October 14, 2000 at 18:26:30:

If they are ill their coloring will be off, but adult iguanas often appear more drab (especially females)-- because in nature, they blend in better with their surroundings. A good diet, health, and direct sunlight should get you the best possible coloration. Many igs are not that vibrant green as they get older. Males often get a lot of oranges especially around mating season.

: Hello! I recently rescued a 3 1/2 foot female Ig. My question is this. Is there something special that is done to improve the coloring of these animals? She is very healthy and eats very well. She is however very drab colored. Mostly gray with some bright green on her sides near her belly. I am not trying to change her from natural I am just wondering if the previous owner (whoever that was) was not feeding her properly or if the coloring is strictly random on each different family or sub species? Also how often do these animals shed?

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: If they are ill their coloring will be off, but adult iguanas often appear more drab (especially females)-- because in nature, they blend in better with their surroundings. A good diet, health, and direct sunlight should get you the best possible coloration. Many igs are not that vibrant green as they get older. Males often get a lot of oranges especially around mating season. : : : Hello! I recently rescued a 3 1/2 foot female Ig. My question is this. Is there something special that is done to improve the coloring of these animals? She is very healthy and eats very well. She is however very drab colored. Mostly gray with some bright green on her sides near her belly. I am not trying to change her from natural I am just wondering if the previous owner (whoever that was) was not feeding her properly or if the coloring is strictly random on each different family or sub species? Also how often do these animals shed?

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