HEY! Great advice!!! (more)

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Posted by Sharon on May 02, 2001 at 01:56:10:

In Reply to: Yes, try this... posted by JohnT on May 01, 2001 at 09:58:54:

if I could count the number of REALLY nasty scratches from trying to get at a stressed out iguana when they don't want me to....

I have always used the towel trick, but still got scratched to pieces trying to get Malachai down from the top of the drapes on several occasions where he was out of east reach...Never thought about the spray bottle thing...makes a ton of sense, though. i will have to remember that one when my little ones gets to be bigger...

: Gently place a towel over Guapi, so that his head is covered. If you think he might freak out, cover his whole body. Gently wrap the towel around him, and this should let you carry him back to the cage without a problem. If you think he will struggle, wrap the towel securely around him, pinning his legs to the sides of his body. ONCE YOU PICK HIM UP, HOLD HIM SECURELY. Don't apply too much pressure, but be sure you have a secure hold. If the towel is wrapped well, this should not be a problem. If he's really freaked, and you can't get near him, spray him lightly in the face with a spritz bottle (water). He'll close his eyes, and that's when you cover him with the towel.

: Hope this helps, and keep us posted.

: Good luck,

: John

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: if I could count the number of REALLY nasty scratches from trying to get at a stressed out iguana when they don't want me to.... : I have always used the towel trick, but still got scratched to pieces trying to get Malachai down from the top of the drapes on several occasions where he was out of east reach...Never thought about the spray bottle thing...makes a ton of sense, though. i will have to remember that one when my little ones gets to be bigger... : : : Gently place a towel over Guapi, so that his head is covered. If you think he might freak out, cover his whole body. Gently wrap the towel around him, and this should let you carry him back to the cage without a problem. If you think he will struggle, wrap the towel securely around him, pinning his legs to the sides of his body. ONCE YOU PICK HIM UP, HOLD HIM SECURELY. Don't apply too much pressure, but be sure you have a secure hold. If the towel is wrapped well, this should not be a problem. If he's really freaked, and you can't get near him, spray him lightly in the face with a spritz bottle (water). He'll close his eyes, and that's when you cover him with the towel. : : Hope this helps, and keep us posted. : : Good luck, : : John

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