My partner and I have a lot of experience between us with lizards, and are now thinking of adopting a rescue green iguana. I have heard that they are aggresive towards female's. Some say it is perfume, some say its when girls are on periods. The iguana i have seen is male. Does anyone have experience, or a FACTUAL website maybe????? Any answers appreciated!!!
2007-02-05 05:57:10 · 10 answers · asked by Nemo 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
I used to have a 4ft iguana. He was wonderful. He was a male and he did not like my male friends. You have to have a lot of time for them. Also you need to make sure that you have a large enough cage for him. At least 6ft long, 4ft wide, and about 7ft tall. Also you may want to let him free roam your home. Here is a great website for iguana care...
http://www.anapsid.org/iguana/
2007-02-05 06:23:58 · answer #1 · answered by ~LYNZ~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.proteus.uk.net
Proteus Reptile Trust based in the Midlands might be a good place to start for rehoming and...
www.anapsid.org
Very good info about green igs on this site.
I'm sure I've already written about them this evening!
Green iguanas are the most commonly dumped lizard in the UK so if you can look after one correctly then please rehome one, but there are some important factors to take into account.
I have two from Proteus and they are doing really well. Both were dumped on their doorstep and one is still very unpredictable in his behaviour. I have a male and female and I would love more, but I have to be responsible as they require a lot of looking after.
Both sexes can be aggressive as they are very territorial and this does increase during the breeding season (about now). Male iguanas can be aggressive towards human females just before and during our periods - I am experiencing this now! The only time I have been badly injured by any iguana I have had was when I mishandled another male during my period and he bit me on my arm clamped and twisted. That caused a stir in Casualty! However, with careful handling, patience and understanding injuries can be avoided.
I'm not going to go into detail about how to look after them because if you onto either of the websites I've given you, you will find everything you need to know on them.
One piece of advice I will give you is to check out the vets in your area and make sure there is one near you who actually knows about reptiles - I have had some really dodgy experiences with vets who really did not know what they were doing (apologies to any vets who might read this, I'm not saying you're rubbish), at cost to my first lizard.
You might be better off trying a charity before some of the free rehoming sites on the internet as they can offer support and advice.
Don't be put off by the aggression entirely though. Both my iguanas can be handled and are usually calm when they are out (not at the same time) and they are certainly very entertaining members of my household! I wouldn't be without them!
I hope you find all the other info you need and enjoy these beautiful lizards as much as I do.
2007-02-05 07:43:58 · answer #2 · answered by Wibble 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Male iguanas can grow to 5 - 6 feet, including the tail and can be aggressive to anyone when they are in breeding colors (orange more than green).
Aggression toward human females does occur mostly when the woman is ovulating or having her period; however these attacks seem to happen most often with a woman or girl who has raised the iguana from hatching. I do know of two instances when adult male iguanas attacked the faces of the women who has raised them doing major damage. I would never let an adult iguana sit on my shoulder.
Iguanas have very specific requirements for diet, temperature, humidity and lighting. I suggest that you read a book such as the Green Iguana Manual (see below) and consider whether or not you can provide all that the iguana will need.
2007-02-05 06:37:54 · answer #3 · answered by meadowlark 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have 5 Iguanas all of which are rescues, 3 male, 2 female. They were aggressive when I first got them but there ok now. I use mine to educate people about reptiles, they have never attacked me or anyone else. Perfume doesn't bother mine or periods. Mine are great with kids, I had a a few younger kids poke their heads and eyes by accident and they just sat there. They love to cuddle and one of mine will sleep in my bed sometimes. And all of them are fine with my boyfriend so males aren't a problem with mine. It may also cost alot of money, because they will need to see a vet. My bill for this year alone is about $2,000 in just vet bills for 4 of my Igs.
I just gave up an Iguana I rescued to a lady in NJ at Powers Iguana rescue, he was a sweet heart but I doubt you live in NJ. Try petfinder.com they have tons of Iguanas good luck and do alot of research they are hard work.
2007-02-05 07:44:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an 8year old female. She's never been aggressive. But since you are adopting one, it depends on how it was cared for, it might have issues, it might not. I've had my iguana since she was about 5inches long and now she's like 5feet long. And she has been well taken care of since day 1. She has a big enclosure to walk around and climb, and that makes her a happy iggy.
2007-02-05 07:16:45 · answer #5 · answered by iggy315 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
These should be good websites.
And i had an iguana before, not all are aggressive
like most people say. they make good pets just not
for beginners. just because they may be a cheap animal in general, they require alot of things.
2007-02-05 06:19:48 · answer #6 · answered by xavier T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we have a 5foot male iguana hes great fun.ale iguanas seance women's hormones.my Izzy doesn't like me i have problems feeding n cleaning him he nods his head n flares his neck. my son on the other hand can do everything with him he baths him holds him drives me nuts.my daughter and myself can not go near him,my other female friends are to scared of reptiles for me to test this theory.why people dint like lizards i dint get the yr amazing pets to have as long as they are cared for properly.also dint feed him to much spinach or banana can cause his bowel to swell and pro laps we found this out expensively with our iguana.good luck and enjoyxxx
2007-02-05 07:02:02 · answer #7 · answered by mistresstaylor666 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
..I rescued a female that had been abused and abandoned..it took a long time and a lot of patience but she is now 100% free roaming, sleeps with me, showers with me, and loves to go anywhere in the car...I don't know that mine is a typical experience but from what I've discovered researching these amazing creatures, each has their own unique personality...it just seems that with any creature, the more time and effort you put in, the better relationship you wind up with...
2007-02-08 02:54:39 · answer #8 · answered by preciouseureka 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok look she needs to see a vet but the knot on her face is mostly a splinter (a piece of bark in her lip) other than that ther is no problem that i can see
2016-05-24 18:43:43 · answer #9 · answered by Kimberly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
feed them a few canned beets to bring out the hidden orange in their color
2007-02-05 14:10:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋