Chilly weather means it's time to move the big guy inside.

**Desert Arabian** · 12-08-2003, 06:46 PM

Females aren't that big are they? How big do they get?

Yes, I am with Jen, feel free to give us iguana lessons!!

**lizbud** · 12-08-2003, 06:49 PM

Very interesting......Hummm.

What do the dogs & cats think of these guys, or do they ever
interact? They are very colorful & interesting animals, but.

Don't think I'd ever be able to relax around them. Sorry, that's
just me. No disrespect or anything.

**Fox-Gal** · 12-08-2003, 07:09 PM

Iguanna lesson 101.

Yes there are very clean animals and most always pick out a spot to go to when nature calls. Mine for some odd reason picked the guest bathroom tub. It's nice that they use the tub.....but it would be nicer if it wasn't where guest could see. At least it easier to clean, just wash it down the drain, more or less.

Dogs and Iguana's toghter takes time, You can't train them to like dogs but I can train the dogs to leave them alone. When push comes to shove all they have to do is whip that tail and the dogs take off running. It's that cat, Cali I'm having a problem with now. She's still a kitten and thinks the tails are play toys. Luckly she quick and can get out of the way when Vern get fed up with her. For the most part everyone gets along, I think growing up all toghter really helps or else we are really lucky.

Females are not as big as male but still can get to a pretty good size, 5 foot or so. Problem is when you get a Iguanna at a young age you never know what sex it is till they grow up and you can look for the signs. For a few years we thought George was female ...till the signs started showing. Thanks god he was male, 1 female with one male would have been he#$. 1 male needs any where from 5 to 10 femals to make him happy.

They are odd pets to most, but we love them and they have their own personally and can even be loveable to a point.

Edit: Oh yeah, in case you where wondering about their different colors. Vern has that orange to him because he just got out of wanting a mate. Early he was really orange. Then once their ready to shed thier skin they also turn a brown like color.

Hope you liked your leasson for the day?

Any questions class? you do know I'm just playing? I don't want anyone to think I'm being a smart a$$.

**Fox-Gal** · 12-08-2003, 07:27 PM

Originally posted by lizbud
Don't think I'd ever be able to relax around them. Sorry, that's
just me. No disrespect or anything.

No disrespest taken, they are not the pet for most people.

Honesly when it first came up, I wasn't sure how well I take having them around. They were my husbands idea, his pets at first. Now they are my pets, for the longest time I was the olny one who could hold Vern.....I taught my husband how.

Just like a lot of things they have to grow on you.

**Cincy'sMom** · 12-08-2003, 07:55 PM

Awesome pictures!!! If I ever was going to have a non furry pet (other then my fsh) I thinkI would get an iguana.

I had an iguana once, briefly. He actually belonged to my college roommate's sister's boyfriend (Did you follow that?) Anyway, Iggy got kicked out of Ohio Northern U, so he came to live with us at the Univeristy of Cincinnati. Unfortunaly he got sick, and he didn't make to too long

He was fun to have around though.

**tikeyas_mom** · 12-08-2003, 08:26 PM

what do they eat

**Fox-Gal** · 12-08-2003, 09:25 PM

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
what do they eat

You would have to ask me that.....now I have to work on my spelling. LOL

They eat Veggies.....yellow squash, spinach, collards greens, that Z veggie (lol never could spell that word) Just all kinds of veggies, just never lettuce it's not good for them. Also fruit, apples are their favorite, it's like candy to them.

They also get something called Monkey biscuits. It's a bird food, I belive, but if you put it in water it blows up and they just love them. They can't have it alot it has to much protein to be eating all the time, but it's a good treat.

Never feed them bugs as some people do.....they have to much protein, also and it makes them more aggressive. I get so mad when I go to the pet store and they tell people to by crickets for them, it's so wrong.

The pets stores are so wrong about a lot of things, the other day I heard them tell a lady that they don't have teeth.

WRONG they have lots of teeth, so strong that they can crack a walnut shell with no problem. I had to take her aside and tell her the truth....I hate for her to think their mouths were safe, you can lose a finger like that. Even when we hold ours, we put on welding gloves......just in case they decide to bite. You never know with them.

**CathyBogart** · 12-09-2003, 01:55 AM

EGADS, I'm glad they educate the employees at my work! Our Iggies get lots of leafy greens and squash, as well as the occasional Monkey biscuits, and we almost NEVER sell them!

I'm always skeptical when people say they have an iguana, because they ARE so very hard to take care of at times. Yours look so happy and healthy!! I wish all ig owners provided for their pets as well as you do! They're obviously two very spoiled boys!!

**green_chameleon_girl** · 12-09-2003, 10:33 AM

THATS THE CUSTEST THING I HAVE EVER SEEN!

*jealous*

**Uabassoon** · 12-09-2003, 10:47 AM

He's huge! 6 feet long! He's a foot taller than me! But he really is a beautiful iguana.

**Fox-Gal** · 12-09-2003, 01:36 PM

Originally posted by WolfChan

I'm always skeptical when people say they have an iguana, because they ARE so very hard to take care of at times. Yours look so happy and healthy!! I wish all ig owners provided for their pets as well as you do! They're obviously two very spoiled boys!!

Thanks, we do our best to take care of them right and yes they are spoiled.

You are right though they are hard to care for at times. This is why I hate it so much when people buy them at the pets stores not knowing fully what they are getting into. People buy them when they are small cute little things....not thinking that they can get as big as Vern and even bigger and one day you might have to give up a room just to house them.

I have to laugh sometimes when I see people getting them a little fish tank, small heat rock (BTW never use a heat rock) small water bowl etc. You know thats a waste of $ and time...it wont be long till they out grow that.

We have a man in our area that rescue them because so many owners give them up when they get to big for them. Right now he has 98! His place is a site to see....cages everywhere. It has become such a full time job for him that he left his job at the post office.

Anyway, I gald to see so many here are interested in my two guys and if any one is thinking about getting one feel free to ask many any questions you might have. You should always know what your getting yourself into before hand.

**captain** · 12-09-2003, 09:47 PM

Originally posted by Fox-Gal

Then there is the guest problem. Poor Dan came over last night and used the bathroom, he didn't look to pleased when he came out.......Vern, he said, keep a close eye on him. I have noticed we are not getting as much company over right now, as normal.......I wonder why!!

AND

Even when we hold ours, we put on welding gloves......just in case they decide to bite. You never know with them

Part One - the toilet watcher - Hysterical!

Part Two - WOW. Welding gloves

**trayi52** · 12-09-2003, 10:10 PM

Wow, they are huge. I would be afraid of tripping and getting my foot stuck in their mouth. And I am just the one to do it. I am CLUMSY.

They have to be a blast to have around, especially when you are taking a shower. How funny!

Twisterdog, you used to have one name Willie? LOL. I would like to introduce myself, helloo, my name is Willie.

, I always hated being named a boys name, but through the years I have grown used to the name. If you ever see the other Willie, tell him Willie says Hi!!

Tray