my male iguana 6 y/o ate alot (3 times a day)for about 5 mo. now for the late 2 weeks he's been very slow and to day he fell off a shelf (never done that before) he look healthy and acts ok just not moving much
2006-12-26 19:57:45 · 10 answers · asked by Kevin B 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Check the temperature in his terrarium. Also, what is very important about iguanas is not only the quantity but also the quality of the food they get.
Check www.greenigsociety.org and speak with Dana. You'll find lots of information on line and Dana is really helpful.
2006-12-26 21:36:47 · answer #1 · answered by Kicky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he free roaming? If he is he could have swallowed a foreign object which is interfering with his digestive system.
Temperature could be a factor as everyone said.
And parasites. In any case you need to take him to the vet.
I would have been freaking out if my iguana was lethargic!
2006-12-27 12:47:14 · answer #2 · answered by oksana_rossi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably cold?
Iguanas are used to heat and yours is probably conserving body heat.
If this continues I suggest going to the vet.
2006-12-26 20:02:59 · answer #3 · answered by Mystikdancer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a calcium deficiency. That's what happened to one of ours and my mom had to hand feed it to get it better. Try getting it calcium spray and putting it on it's food. Also make sure the light and heat are adequate for him.
2006-12-27 04:31:12 · answer #4 · answered by Sara S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting old it probably just wants to be warm and have nice places 2 rest.
2006-12-30 05:40:27 · answer #5 · answered by Smooth Move EX-LAX 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he orange color? because its possible its mating season for him. they will lose their appetite and just want to lay around. But try to force feed him if you have to to get him hydrated, what i do is get a teaspoon of water and put in his mouth.
2006-12-27 10:39:58 · answer #6 · answered by lizardlover42000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
increase the heat i would reccomend a red light so as not to blind him/her and some liquid D3 will help like moondrops or solarflare.
2006-12-27 10:52:17 · answer #7 · answered by bnotagain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is hard to say what may be wrong without knowing his general history, diet, environment, etc. How long have you had him?
2006-12-26 20:09:59 · answer #8 · answered by Rachel R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Problably he's trying to tell you that he has fallen in love with the teddy bear...
2006-12-26 20:00:14 · answer #9 · answered by Lard Cherrybakins 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
poor gut hope he gets better
2006-12-27 12:13:02 · answer #10 · answered by hovercorp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋