Re: Nose rubbing

[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Iguana & Water Dragon Forum ] [ FAQ ]

Posted by Dino on December 29, 1998 at 17:27:46:

In Reply to: Re: Nose rubbing posted by cirsisue on December 29, 1998 at 09:22:22:

Jeff,
I have two takes on this.I have had my share of nose rubbing Iggs.One method of eliminating this behavior from my Iguana's has been by including an addition to the bottom of my cages.Basically my cages are wire mesh,but I make the bottom,say foot and a half to two feet,wood.This discourages them from trying to get out through the bottom,where most nose rubbing occurs.The rest I believe is more directly involving husbandry.Many times we as keepers think we have givin our captives everything they need,but if you think about it,you can usually come up with something they may be missing.Others here mentioned that it may be handling or freedom from the cage he is searching for and they may be right.However,I keep many of my Iguanas in their cages on a full time basis,and it has been years since I've seen any incidents of nose rubbing.My Iguana's are housed in huge indoor/outdoor cages and they get plenty of sunlight,and they also have the company of others,and what I think the most important aspect...I feel as though they have a home.They are safe,have plenty of food,many basking options and hide spots.Typically these days,if I see one of my Iggs wishing to get out,I know it's because his owner is running behind scheduale on the daily feedings.Keep them happy and discourage the mindless addiction of nose rubbing by making it difficult to get to their favorite nose rubbbing areas,in a nut shell(in my opinion).Good luck.

Dino
PS.-Notice the nose rub discouraging bottom of the cage pictured.

my page

Follow Ups:

Post a Followup

Name:
E-Mail:

Subject:

Comments:
: Jeff, : I have two takes on this.I have had my share of nose rubbing Iggs.One method of eliminating this behavior from my Iguana's has been by including an addition to the bottom of my cages.Basically my cages are wire mesh,but I make the bottom,say foot and a half to two feet,wood.This discourages them from trying to get out through the bottom,where most nose rubbing occurs.The rest I believe is more directly involving husbandry.Many times we as keepers think we have givin our captives everything they need,but if you think about it,you can usually come up with something they may be missing.Others here mentioned that it may be handling or freedom from the cage he is searching for and they may be right.However,I keep many of my Iguanas in their cages on a full time basis,and it has been years since I've seen any incidents of nose rubbing.My Iguana's are housed in huge indoor/outdoor cages and they get plenty of sunlight,and they also have the company of others,and what I think the most important aspect...I feel as though they have a home.They are safe,have plenty of food,many basking options and hide spots.Typically these days,if I see one of my Iggs wishing to get out,I know it's because his owner is running behind scheduale on the daily feedings.Keep them happy and discourage the mindless addiction of nose rubbing by making it difficult to get to their favorite nose rubbbing areas,in a nut shell(in my opinion).Good luck. : <li>Dino : PS.-Notice the nose rub discouraging bottom of the cage pictured.

Optional Link URL:
Link Title:
Optional Image URL:

[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Iguana & Water Dragon Forum ] [ FAQ ]