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Posted by IGUANA JOE on September 14, 2002 at 21:40:23:
In Reply to: I disagree!! posted by Flavia Guimaraes on September 14, 2002 at 21:04:49:
I suggest u re-read my post.
I did not say that igs do not like, or do not want to live together. I simply mentioned they can care less if they do or don't. Yes, the iguanas in the photo look lovely together, but they are keeping warm together, and yes, there is some "social" interaction obviously. We all think of our own pets as special or uniquely intelligent, and that is normal and sweet. Yet we must be also partially realistic.
But, my point is, with the exception of certain lizard species like the Salomon Skinks Iguanas do learn to recognize us, trust us, seek us for food, water, or protection/warmth/shelter, but they are still iguanas. Still, I appreciate ur interest and reply to my post, I always welcome debates or other's point of view in what I write. Remember, it's not about WANTING to be alone, it is about NOT CARING either way. A lonely iguana with its own UNLIMITED food supply, in a SPACIOUS territory, PROPERLY cared for is one slackin' lizard! No males to fend off, no pressure of finding the right mate, no predators to fear....life is good. And u get good healthcare! Of course, all this if the human care-taker knows what he or she is doing. Thanks again for ur reply. In a way, it helped me make my point a little clearer! I J
As fascinating and wonderful as they are, they are lizards, not dogs or cats, or even ferrets.
The best example of social iguanas I can give u are Galapagos iguanas...but then again when u live in a remote island with sea-weed as the staple diet, what else is there to do right? LOL
