Re: Looking to buy iguana

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Posted by Nathan on February 18, 1999 at 12:35:01:

In Reply to: Looking to buy iguana posted by Kevin R. on February 18, 1999 at 12:12:47:

I could be wrong, but I've never seen a noticeable
difference in colorations or markings between male
and female, other than "breeding colors" for the season.
And size wise, I don't think there is much difference.
The only problem I've encountered when we had big
iguanas was getting enough food for them can be a big
job, but their size, if they are properly treated and
tame, is not usually an issue. I'd rather have a six
foot tame iguana than a 2 foot wild lizard.

Luck,
Nate

: I am thinking of buying an iguana. I have been keeping herps for over 6 years now. I've had many snakes, chameleons and geckos. I am looking at an iguana because I would like a more 'interactive' herp pet.
: I am wondering if there is an iguana species that doesn't reach the 5 to 6 foot length of the common Green Iguana that is found so readliy in pet stores. I also tend to lean more toward the more uncommon herps that are available as pets.
: I have read that adult females can have a problem with egg binding. Is this a very common occurance? What, would you say, is the average cost to have a female spayed? I know males can be aggressive but I like how impressive they look when full grown. Do males have a common ailment that plagues them?
: I appreciate any and all help you can give me. Thank you.

: Kevin R.

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: I could be wrong, but I've never seen a noticeable : difference in colorations or markings between male : and female, other than "breeding colors" for the season. : And size wise, I don't think there is much difference. : The only problem I've encountered when we had big : iguanas was getting enough food for them can be a big : job, but their size, if they are properly treated and : tame, is not usually an issue. I'd rather have a six : foot tame iguana than a 2 foot wild lizard. : Luck, : Nate : : : I am thinking of buying an iguana. I have been keeping herps for over 6 years now. I've had many snakes, chameleons and geckos. I am looking at an iguana because I would like a more 'interactive' herp pet. : : I am wondering if there is an iguana species that doesn't reach the 5 to 6 foot length of the common Green Iguana that is found so readliy in pet stores. I also tend to lean more toward the more uncommon herps that are available as pets. : : I have read that adult females can have a problem with egg binding. Is this a very common occurance? What, would you say, is the average cost to have a female spayed? I know males can be aggressive but I like how impressive they look when full grown. Do males have a common ailment that plagues them? : : I appreciate any and all help you can give me. Thank you. : : Kevin R.

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