the bigger one has shown great improvment but the smaller one how ever has metrobolic bone disease my ? is what can be done and will it get worse with proper care or better or will it stay bout the same ?
2006-10-14 11:48:24 · 5 answers · asked by cooperela@sbcglobal.net 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
most of the time they get better but not always , if i was you i would talk to a vet that deals in reptiles and they can usually tell you what you can do
2006-10-14 12:46:29 · answer #1 · answered by just a mommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The key ingredient to this is proper UVB lighting (fluorescent tube) and the proper amount of calcium powder added to its diet. Normally iguanas do not need much calcium added to their diet and get it from the proper foods. Too much calcium can actually poison the iguana. Make sure it's an iguana and not something like a Chinese water dragon. Many people confuse the two and the diets are totally different. ALL REPTILES NEED THE PROPER UVB LIGHTING, and if you are not supplying this, you will have a sickly reptile. Do your research. Join one of the many iguana groups on the internet (try Yahoo) and ask questions and learn. You don't want to become another neglectful owner, do you?
2006-10-15 15:38:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep iguana warm give it calcium with greens three times a week and if it don't eat feed it water with a plastic spoon keep it hydrated.give it sunlight as much as possible don't leave iguana in direct sun also provide a shaded area.
2006-10-17 12:11:32 · answer #3 · answered by lizardlover42000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
also, check out www.anapsid.org for more info. It's the best for reptiles.
2006-10-14 22:43:10 · answer #4 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will get alittle bit better, but it may never heal completely
a site that may help is
http://www.2ndchance.info/MBD-iguana.htm
2006-10-14 18:54:16 · answer #5 · answered by mullet3k 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋