Re: How the malaysians feed their iguanas!

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Posted by John-Paul on May 21, 2002 at 03:07:47:

In Reply to: How the malaysians feed their iguanas! posted by Flavia Guimaraes on May 21, 2002 at 02:35:24:

Sounds like they are affiliated with that iguana food maker. They must get paid to promote Ziegler
s iguana crap food.

John-Paul:

: Please read this article!!It was written by a very well know website in Malaysia
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: Iguanas As Pets

: Recently green iguanas have been introduced as household pets in Malaysia. These reptiles are excellent pets and usually very docile and enjoy handling.

: The green iguana are tree-living, daylight-active lizards found in the tropic and sub-tropic region in North Mexico to central South America. They live in the vicinity of rivers and streams.

: Iguanas have short powerful limbs equipped with strong share claws for climbing and long strong tail. They grow to a length of 6 feet. The large flap of skin (dewlaps) hangs from the throat to regulate body temperature. They also have a prominent crest of soft spines (longer in males) from the midline of the neck and back, beginning at the base of the skull. The male iguana tends to be larger and have brighter overall colour than females. During breeding season the males have pronounced distinct colour.

: Both sexes have 12 - 13 prominent pores arranged in a row on either sides of both thighs. These glandular structures secrete a waxy substance with which iguanas mark their territory and identify each other. Iguanas cannot change their colouring (as chameleons do) but they become darker when exposed to light. The skin is entirely covered with very tiny scales.

: Vision, hearing and sense of smell are acute. In their natural environment, iguanas tend to be very wary, hiding or fleeing at any sign of danger. Iguanas are somewhat clumsy but accomplished tree climbers. They tend to bask by day on tree branches, often over water. When frightened or threatened, they usually drop from great heights and they are excellent swimmers. When cornered iguanas can defend themselves with astonishingly quick, whip-like lashes of their tails and with their claws and jaws.

: Iguanas mate in January or February. The pregnancy is about two months and the female lays about 25 - 40 eggs in moist sand or soil. The eggs hatches in two weeks. They attain sexual maturity in about 3 years.

: Green iguanas are almost completely herbivorous (plant-eating) from the time it hatches. Juvenile iguanas can be fed on a good diet consist of 1 part of animal protein (water-packed tuna, cooked chicken, a hard-boiled or scrambled egg and mixed in dog food (such as Science Diet), adding to two parts vegetable material (eg. broccoli, spinach, turnip greens, carrot tops etc.) Chop all the ingredients into a size that can be easily handled by the young iguana. Adult iguanas could be fed on fresh vegetables and mixed with Zeiglers all Iguanas Pallet. In addition live crickets which are fed on Zeiglers cricket meal could be additional supplements for calcium. Fresh fruit (bananas, berries, apples, peaches, pears, plums) an occasionally be included in the diet. To captive iguanas fed on live insects, careful attention must be paid to invite exposure to undesirable bacteria and possible transmission of parasites. Juvenile iguanas are fed daily while adults 2 to 3 times weekly.

: Next to adequate nutrition a good sanitation and hygiene should be practised. The fecal droppings and left-over food should be removed to prevent bacterial growth.

: Iguana cage floor should be covered with clean newspapers. In no circumstance, litter trays, wood shavings or saw dust are to be used.

: Reptiles are highly susceptible for poisoning from disinfectants like Lysol, Jeypine etc. All household cleaners must be avoided. Iguanas in captivity prefer hiding places made out of cardboard rolls for security reasons. Optimal visual security with artificial plants and branches would provide an ideal environment. The optimal environmental temperature should be between 85� -103�F. They often prefer direct sunlight or artificial light with ultraviolet (UV) light if kept indoors.

: Water must be available to captive iguanas in variety of ways. A standing water source, such as a filled ceramic dish, can be available for bathing and drinking. Spraying water on artificial plants and allowing the iguana to lap up this moisture is another suitable strategy.Iguanas are not particularly sociable animals and are quite territorial. The addition of cage mate invites unnecessary aggression and fighting.

: Some common diseases and treatments are:

: Common Diseases Treatment
: Most common disease is due to malnutrition. Particular attention to calcium supplementation is essential in young growing iguanas because they are prone to calcium deficiencies. The most common mistake is feeding on exclusive vegetable diet which has low calcium and vitamin mineral supplements. Signs of fibrous osteo-dystrophy include general listlessness, and enlarged, swollen lower jaw, difficulty in eating, and markedly firm, swollen limbs and tail. Unfortunately, these desperately ill iguanas appear well-fed and chubby and veterinarian care is not often sought until it is too late.
: Metabolic bone diseases Should be treated by balancing the lettuce with a top dressing with Zeigler's Iguana Diet which has got a high calcium and mineral supplement. Iguanas must be exposed to direct sunlight for vitamin D3.

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: Sounds like they are affiliated with that iguana food maker. They must get paid to promote Ziegler : s iguana crap food. : John-Paul: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Please read this article!!It was written by a very well know website in Malaysia : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Iguanas As Pets : : Recently green iguanas have been introduced as household pets in Malaysia. These reptiles are excellent pets and usually very docile and enjoy handling. : : The green iguana are tree-living, daylight-active lizards found in the tropic and sub-tropic region in North Mexico to central South America. They live in the vicinity of rivers and streams. : : Iguanas have short powerful limbs equipped with strong share claws for climbing and long strong tail. They grow to a length of 6 feet. The large flap of skin (dewlaps) hangs from the throat to regulate body temperature. They also have a prominent crest of soft spines (longer in males) from the midline of the neck and back, beginning at the base of the skull. The male iguana tends to be larger and have brighter overall colour than females. During breeding season the males have pronounced distinct colour. : : Both sexes have 12 - 13 prominent pores arranged in a row on either sides of both thighs. These glandular structures secrete a waxy substance with which iguanas mark their territory and identify each other. Iguanas cannot change their colouring (as chameleons do) but they become darker when exposed to light. The skin is entirely covered with very tiny scales. : : Vision, hearing and sense of smell are acute. In their natural environment, iguanas tend to be very wary, hiding or fleeing at any sign of danger. Iguanas are somewhat clumsy but accomplished tree climbers. They tend to bask by day on tree branches, often over water. When frightened or threatened, they usually drop from great heights and they are excellent swimmers. When cornered iguanas can defend themselves with astonishingly quick, whip-like lashes of their tails and with their claws and jaws. : : Iguanas mate in January or February. The pregnancy is about two months and the female lays about 25 - 40 eggs in moist sand or soil. The eggs hatches in two weeks. They attain sexual maturity in about 3 years. : : Green iguanas are almost completely herbivorous (plant-eating) from the time it hatches. Juvenile iguanas can be fed on a good diet consist of 1 part of animal protein (water-packed tuna, cooked chicken, a hard-boiled or scrambled egg and mixed in dog food (such as Science Diet), adding to two parts vegetable material (eg. broccoli, spinach, turnip greens, carrot tops etc.) Chop all the ingredients into a size that can be easily handled by the young iguana. Adult iguanas could be fed on fresh vegetables and mixed with Zeiglers all Iguanas Pallet. In addition live crickets which are fed on Zeiglers cricket meal could be additional supplements for calcium. Fresh fruit (bananas, berries, apples, peaches, pears, plums) an occasionally be included in the diet. To captive iguanas fed on live insects, careful attention must be paid to invite exposure to undesirable bacteria and possible transmission of parasites. Juvenile iguanas are fed daily while adults 2 to 3 times weekly. : : Next to adequate nutrition a good sanitation and hygiene should be practised. The fecal droppings and left-over food should be removed to prevent bacterial growth. : : Iguana cage floor should be covered with clean newspapers. In no circumstance, litter trays, wood shavings or saw dust are to be used. : : Reptiles are highly susceptible for poisoning from disinfectants like Lysol, Jeypine etc. All household cleaners must be avoided. Iguanas in captivity prefer hiding places made out of cardboard rolls for security reasons. Optimal visual security with artificial plants and branches would provide an ideal environment. The optimal environmental temperature should be between 85� -103�F. They often prefer direct sunlight or artificial light with ultraviolet (UV) light if kept indoors. : : Water must be available to captive iguanas in variety of ways. A standing water source, such as a filled ceramic dish, can be available for bathing and drinking. Spraying water on artificial plants and allowing the iguana to lap up this moisture is another suitable strategy.Iguanas are not particularly sociable animals and are quite territorial. The addition of cage mate invites unnecessary aggression and fighting. : : Some common diseases and treatments are: : : Common Diseases Treatment : : Most common disease is due to malnutrition. Particular attention to calcium supplementation is essential in young growing iguanas because they are prone to calcium deficiencies. The most common mistake is feeding on exclusive vegetable diet which has low calcium and vitamin mineral supplements. Signs of fibrous osteo-dystrophy include general listlessness, and enlarged, swollen lower jaw, difficulty in eating, and markedly firm, swollen limbs and tail. Unfortunately, these desperately ill iguanas appear well-fed and chubby and veterinarian care is not often sought until it is too late. : : Metabolic bone diseases Should be treated by balancing the lettuce with a top dressing with Zeigler's Iguana Diet which has got a high calcium and mineral supplement. Iguanas must be exposed to direct sunlight for vitamin D3. : : About us | Pet Care | Products | Where to buy | Useful links | Contact us | Home : : What's new | Free Samples | Special offers : : This website is best viewed with 800 X 600 monitor resolution using browsers version 4.0 and above. : : Copyright � 2001 Pets Corner Sdn Bhd . All rights reserved. : : (Co. no. 123637-H) : :

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