Re: new lizard

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Posted by Ingo on October 25, 2001 at 03:28:49:

In Reply to: new lizard posted by alex on October 24, 2001 at 21:55:26:

: I want to be a first time lizard owner and was looking at some green iguana's and didn't know if they are suitable for a 15 year old first time owner, suggestions?
: thanks,
: alex

Green Iguanas make nice first time pets even for a 15 year old IF (a big IF):
-you do your research on housing and -very important- feeding and nutritional needs before you buy the lizard
-you are prepared to have money and space for an enclosure of AT LEAST 7 x 7 x 3 ft
-you are willing to spend money on 200-800W of electricity 12-14 hours each day
-you can gurantee all this for a period of at least 15, more likely 20-30 years.

If you can not give a clear YES to al these Qs, you will end up with an ill or dead lizard or at least with another Iguana searching a new home after you have moved, hav founded a family or just have no spare time between full time job and family. Remember: A lot will happen to your life in the next 30 years!

So think twice and then think again

If you are still reading: Green Igs make great Pets if all their specific needs are refgarded!

Have a nice day!

Ci@o

Ingo

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Re: new lizard alex 10/25/01 (0)
Very well said! Hakan 10/25/01 (0)

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: : I want to be a first time lizard owner and was looking at some green iguana's and didn't know if they are suitable for a 15 year old first time owner, suggestions? : : thanks, : : alex : Green Iguanas make nice first time pets even for a 15 year old IF (a big IF): : -you do your research on housing and -very important- feeding and nutritional needs before you buy the lizard : -you are prepared to have money and space for an enclosure of AT LEAST 7 x 7 x 3 ft : -you are willing to spend money on 200-800W of electricity 12-14 hours each day : -you can gurantee all this for a period of at least 15, more likely 20-30 years. : If you can not give a clear YES to al these Qs, you will end up with an ill or dead lizard or at least with another Iguana searching a new home after you have moved, hav founded a family or just have no spare time between full time job and family. Remember: A lot will happen to your life in the next 30 years! : So think twice and then think again : If you are still reading: Green Igs make great Pets if all their specific needs are refgarded! : Have a nice day! : Ci@o : Ingo

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