Re: I'll be an adoptive mom next week... questions, please help

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Posted by Tom on November 25, 2001 at 09:03:27:

In Reply to: I'll be an adoptive mom next week... questions, please help posted by Anna on November 25, 2001 at 04:23:24:

Anna,
Congrates on the newest addition to the family (soon to come). I'm glad you chose to adopt instead of buying one, There's way too many unwanted Iguanas out there.
As far as age of a 3 - 3 /1/2', Who knows! It depends on the environment it was raised at,(Heat, Lighting, Diet) I've seen 3 yr olds 24"STL, or 48"+ STL.
Kale and spinach block the absorbtion of calcium, These can be fed but only MAYBE once a month ( just for something differant ) Everyone has thier own diet, All boiling down to the same thing, High in Calcium, Low in Phos. and something your animal will eat. I keep my Greens and Squash mixtures in the fridge, This lasts about 3 ( maybe 4 ) days. If this is your only Iguana, please don't buy anymore than you can use in 4 days, You'll just be throwing it out. Some sites recommend freezing, FORGET IT!!, Iguanas rarely eat soggy thawed out greens, And if they do can open the door for some pretty nasty POOP PAINTING. I wouldn't wish that upon anyone.
Hope this helps some, Please keep us updated,
Good luck,
Tom

: Hi guys, first time I've posted here. After long and drawn-out thought, I've decided to adopt an iguana here in Oregon. She's about three or three and a half feet, comes with a cage (!!!) and apparently is doing fine, aside from an extremely limited diet right now. I'm picking her up next week, and I have a few questions. First of all, approximately how old would a three foot iguana be, growing at a "normalish" rate? Second, I've heard mixed opinions about kale and chard.... should they be fed at all? And third, how do I keep veggies fresh for a decent time? I'll be buying in larger amounts than need be, since collard, mustard, and endive are really cheap around here, and I don't want to waste any. Keep them in jugs? Sealed? What's worked for you guys? Thanks in advance for any tips, support, or criticism offered. I think you'll be hearing from me often.

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: Anna, : Congrates on the newest addition to the family (soon to come). I'm glad you chose to adopt instead of buying one, There's way too many unwanted Iguanas out there. : As far as age of a 3 - 3 /1/2', Who knows! It depends on the environment it was raised at,(Heat, Lighting, Diet) I've seen 3 yr olds 24"STL, or 48"+ STL. : Kale and spinach block the absorbtion of calcium, These can be fed but only MAYBE once a month ( just for something differant ) Everyone has thier own diet, All boiling down to the same thing, High in Calcium, Low in Phos. and something your animal will eat. I keep my Greens and Squash mixtures in the fridge, This lasts about 3 ( maybe 4 ) days. If this is your only Iguana, please don't buy anymore than you can use in 4 days, You'll just be throwing it out. Some sites recommend freezing, FORGET IT!!, Iguanas rarely eat soggy thawed out greens, And if they do can open the door for some pretty nasty POOP PAINTING. I wouldn't wish that upon anyone. : Hope this helps some, Please keep us updated, : Good luck, : Tom : : : Hi guys, first time I've posted here. After long and drawn-out thought, I've decided to adopt an iguana here in Oregon. She's about three or three and a half feet, comes with a cage (!!!) and apparently is doing fine, aside from an extremely limited diet right now. I'm picking her up next week, and I have a few questions. First of all, approximately how old would a three foot iguana be, growing at a "normalish" rate? Second, I've heard mixed opinions about kale and chard.... should they be fed at all? And third, how do I keep veggies fresh for a decent time? I'll be buying in larger amounts than need be, since collard, mustard, and endive are really cheap around here, and I don't want to waste any. Keep them in jugs? Sealed? What's worked for you guys? Thanks in advance for any tips, support, or criticism offered. I think you'll be hearing from me often.

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