Do Iguanas like to swim?

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Posted by shanna on June 15, 2002 at 13:03:18:

Say, in a bathtub? I'm trying to figure out how I can regain my Iguannut's trust. She is just terrified of me ever since I had to give her medinice. I've tried handling her for long periods of time each day, but really, nothing seems to help. I think I need to stop the handling and try to regain it the way I started (hand feeding and petting) and then work up. But what I was wondering is if maybe a swim in the tub would actually be a treat for her and she might associate my handling then with swims instead of me sticking gross tasting stuff in her mouth. Although I have to admit, she doesn't try to bite because she knows the second she opens her mouth I'll stick something in there. :) But seriously, it sadens me to have her so scared of my presence when before we were doing so well.
Any tips?

Thanks,
Shanna

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thanks guys, I'll give it a try... shanna 06/15/02 (4)
- does she have a favorite food???? iZ's mom 06/16/02 (3)
  - Re: does she have a favorite food???? shanna 06/17/02 (2)
    - I think Spike is a very cute name for a girl eyespy 06/18/02 (1)
      - :) I like Spike too... shanna 06/18/02 (0)
I know how you feel... Lily 06/15/02 (0)
Re: Do Iguanas *like* to swim? xta 06/15/02 (1)
- yep yep yep! iZ's mom 06/15/02 (0)
Re: Do Iguanas *like* to swim? Flavia Guimaraes 06/15/02 (0)
Re: Do Iguanas *like* to swim? Travis 06/15/02 (2)
- Re: Do Iguanas *like* to swim? shanna 06/15/02 (0)
- Re: Do Iguanas *like* to swim? Kally 06/15/02 (0)

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: Say, in a bathtub? I'm trying to figure out how I can regain my Iguannut's trust. She is just terrified of me ever since I had to give her medinice. I've tried handling her for long periods of time each day, but really, nothing seems to help. I think I need to stop the handling and try to regain it the way I started (hand feeding and petting) and then work up. But what I was wondering is if maybe a swim in the tub would actually be a treat for her and she might associate my handling then with swims instead of me sticking gross tasting stuff in her mouth. Although I have to admit, she doesn't try to bite because she knows the second she opens her mouth I'll stick something in there. :) But seriously, it sadens me to have her so scared of my presence when before we were doing so well. : Any tips? : Thanks, : Shanna

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