If i put my iguana into a swimming pool with chlorine in it, will it possibly harm or kill it? My friend had an iguana about ayear ago and the chlorine never seemed to bother his
2006-11-26 05:37:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
If the water is safe for humans to swim in, it should be fine for your iggy.
2006-11-26 05:41:12 · answer #1 · answered by Zoe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ok first of all you dont want to do that. There is a small amount of chlorine in all water. that amount is safe but a swimming pool?? Not a good idea. becasue it is more concentrated it will have a nasty effect on it, not only is their skin more sensitive, but if they happen to drink the water that is in the pool which would be a likely bet. And what happend to your firends Iguana anyways??? But if you want you iguana to be able to swim, make a small pool out of say a tote, or underbed storage tote (depending on how big your iguana is) that you can put a small amount of water in, about up to their belly. or you can just put them in the bath tub with the same abount of water. But make sure you clean it afterwards very thoughly. Thats what i usually do with mine. Good Luck.
2006-11-29 13:48:56 · answer #2 · answered by xrose_of_shyronx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would definatly harm him. The chlorine most likely wouldnt kill him right away, but it would make him sick. I have heard of people putting their igs in a saltwater pool, but they don't have as many chemicals. I would definatly not reccomend it.
Many ig owners accidentally expose their igs to chemicals, and then a year later their ig 'suddenly' dies of 'unknown' causes.
2006-11-26 15:25:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had a pool for years and humans only. I've had snakes frogs and mega insects in there they all die. If the chlorine is to high it's not even good for you
2006-11-26 09:29:13 · answer #4 · answered by Larry m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chemicals are harmful. You may not even notice the damgage you are causing to the health of your iguana.
2006-11-26 08:45:52 · answer #5 · answered by thoward444t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think about what it does to your skin and eyes, lizards are alot more sensitive to stuff like that!! Is your friends iguana still alive?
2006-11-26 08:41:00 · answer #6 · answered by austring06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you ever see it in the pool or did they just tell you it got in the pool? All reptiles have very porus skin, they absorb everything. You should not even handle them unless your hands have been cleaned with mild antibacterial soap, everytime you touch them and before you touch the food they will be eating.
2006-11-29 13:59:01 · answer #7 · answered by archatham 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hell sure there is hazard on your cats however referred to as tame iggys attack a human and can definately do harm so a wild iggy will shurely have the flexibility to wreck a small cat the two via biting and scratching or the wild whip of a tail
2016-10-17 13:56:52 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldn't do it if i were you. you might end up killing your iguana.
2006-11-26 09:12:25 · answer #9 · answered by ♠ MJ ♠ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its fine, it may harm them if they have senstive skin but only a rach mabye.
2006-11-26 05:53:56 · answer #10 · answered by hello 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋