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Green Iguana

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'''Genus:''' Iguana <br />
'''Genus:''' Iguana <br />
'''Species:''' Iguana  
'''Species:''' Iguana  
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[[Image:Zair_the_Green_Iguana.jpg|thumb||Zair - Owned by Author]]
 
== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
First and foremost - Iguanas are wild animals. These have not been domesticated and it's up to us to try and live with and earn the trust of these amazing animals. Iguanas hit the main stream pet trade a few years ago. They market cheap with promises of easy care requirements. They are not cheap, nor are they easy. They have a tail they can use as an effective whip and teeth compared to a tiger shark. They can cause severe damage if they are not socialized or have an exceptionally bad breeding season. Females can be just as dangerous, but not as often. The females can lay eggs even without a male present. They can become egg-bound if not cared for right requiring an emergency spay. Often females die once complications set in.
First and foremost - Iguanas are wild animals. These have not been domesticated and it's up to us to try and live with and earn the trust of these amazing animals. Iguanas hit the main stream pet trade a few years ago. They market cheap with promises of easy care requirements. They are not cheap, nor are they easy. They have a tail they can use as an effective whip and teeth compared to a tiger shark. They can cause severe damage if they are not socialized or have an exceptionally bad breeding season. Females can be just as dangerous, but not as often. The females can lay eggs even without a male present. They can become egg-bound if not cared for right requiring an emergency spay. Often females die once complications set in.
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[[Image:Zair_the_Green_Iguana.jpg|thumb|Zair - Owned by Author]]
HOWEVER - once the doom and gloom of iguana facts are done - they make amazing pets when you know how to care for one right. They can become very social to the point of sleeping in their owners' beds and following them around the house. It may take a year to get them there, but it's work well worth it. They can even become accustomed to other family pets. Females have no issues with egging if properly cared for from the beginning. Knowing iguana care and doing things right is the key. If this is the lizard you choose to bring into your home - research! There are wonderful websites out there on iguana care and I strongly suggest you use information from all of them. There are some bad ones, but you will learn the difference as you ask questions and learn the consistencies in information in the good care tips given.
HOWEVER - once the doom and gloom of iguana facts are done - they make amazing pets when you know how to care for one right. They can become very social to the point of sleeping in their owners' beds and following them around the house. It may take a year to get them there, but it's work well worth it. They can even become accustomed to other family pets. Females have no issues with egging if properly cared for from the beginning. Knowing iguana care and doing things right is the key. If this is the lizard you choose to bring into your home - research! There are wonderful websites out there on iguana care and I strongly suggest you use information from all of them. There are some bad ones, but you will learn the difference as you ask questions and learn the consistencies in information in the good care tips given.

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