Re: Please help me screen this adoption ad

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Posted by Kate on June 04, 2002 at 11:07:29:

In Reply to: Please help me screen this adoption ad posted by ignewbie on June 04, 2002 at 04:34:05:

That certainly is small for a 7 year old. Also, if the SVL is 12" then 2.5 feet seems a bit too short for the STL, unless the ig is missing a little of its tail. But when you see it, if he looks healthy enough, then he'd probably ok despite his small size. I think it's always a good idea to take a new pet to the vet, anyway, though, just to check for any problems it might have.

Kate

: I found an iguana to adopt in my own hometown. The owner is willing to include his hand-built 7'x3' cage (doesn't state 3rd dimension). Cage is always a plus :-)

: However, the most important thing is that I am not getting in over my head with my first iguana. I am willing to rehabilitate sick animals when I know what I am doing, or correct nutritional deficiencies. However, doesn't this guy seem a bit small for his age? Could he be ill, parasite-ridden, or just comes from a small genetic line?

: Age: 7 years
: Gender: Male
: STV: about 12"
: STL: about 2.5'
: Diet: "Kale, carrots, collard greens, and other greens and fruits

: Does this boy sound as good as I think he does, or is he too small for his age?

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: That certainly is small for a 7 year old. Also, if the SVL is 12" then 2.5 feet seems a bit too short for the STL, unless the ig is missing a little of its tail. But when you see it, if he looks healthy enough, then he'd probably ok despite his small size. I think it's always a good idea to take a new pet to the vet, anyway, though, just to check for any problems it might have. : Kate : : I found an iguana to adopt in my own hometown. The owner is willing to include his hand-built 7'x3' cage (doesn't state 3rd dimension). Cage is always a plus :-) : : However, the most important thing is that I am not getting in over my head with my first iguana. I am willing to rehabilitate sick animals when I know what I am doing, or correct nutritional deficiencies. However, doesn't this guy seem a bit small for his age? Could he be ill, parasite-ridden, or just comes from a small genetic line? : : Age: 7 years : : Gender: Male : : STV: about 12" : : STL: about 2.5' : : Diet: "Kale, carrots, collard greens, and other greens and fruits : : Does this boy sound as good as I think he does, or is he too small for his age?

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