Should I separate two iguanas that have lived together for almost 3 years?

Question

The larger one is not always allowing the smaller one to eat. I acquired them from someone that was not taking good care of them. I tried putting food in two different spots but the smaller one still waits to eat.Since they have been together so long I was afraid to separate them. I am not sure of the sex of either of them since food, vitamins, and correct lighting have been my first concerns.

Answer 1

Well, if they aren't agressive towards eachother then that is good. Sounds to me like the bigger one is the male and the smaller one is the female. But iguanas are territorial. Even when it comes to their food. How big of an enclosure do you have them in? For more than one iguana, you need a room sized enclosure for them to be able to have their own space. Their health depends on their stress level. The lower their stress level, the healthier they will be. I recommend separating them, I know you are worried because they've been together for a while, but I know the smaller one will thank you for it. You should leave the larger one where he's at because he's already claimed it as his territory and relocate the smaller one. i'm glad you rescued them from someone that wasn't taking care of them, but you need to do some research. I recommend getting this book called "Iguanas For Dummies". it will tell you everything you need to know about them. You might be surprised how much there is to learn. Good luck.

Owner of a 4 year old, 6 foot long, male green iguana

Answer 2

just make sure that there is enough food ,the other one cannot eat forever
than the smaller one will get the chance ,is the cadge big enough.
or are they packed together
the males often have a bright color somewhere ,the females are planer
sometimes a very subtle difference.
there are files on the internet on Iguannas ,there are many species ,maybe you can find yours

Mine are free in the garden ,high up in the trees
now building a 10 by 4 meter cadge with plants and a waterfall ,for iguanas,baby crocodiles and birds

Answer 3

First, a vet who specializes in exotic animals can tell you the sex of the iguana. The vet will be able to give you tips on feeding them, as well.

Do they live in a aquarium or do they have free reign of the house/apartment? If they have free reign, I'd suggest try putting the smaller one in an aquarium for feeding times, out of sight from the bigger one.

Good luck.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Try separating them at feeding time. As long as they are not aggressive towards each other at any other time I would keep them together except when they eat.

Answer 6

if you have 2 males then yes you are most likely going to have to seperate these are now gettting to be adults and the dominant will just get worse towards the small one. to tell sex on them if they are handleable turn them over males have large spikes coming through there thighs and at the base of their tail there should be 2 small bulges females only have one bulge and very small if any spikes (femoral pores)

Answer 7

I would say seprate them but only at feeding time put one in one room and one in the other. Tehn when there done put them back together

Answer 8

try hand feed the smaller one

Answer 9

get rid of one