I have had sooooooo many animals in my life, and reptiles are a major plus point for me. Just recently I received a dump off, a horridly abused Iguana in need of rescueing, so of course I took him in. He's not very healthy right now, but he's recovering nicely.... but I'm puzzeled as to what breed he is.... any ideas?
click here to see my baby!
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h219/sexxie-bubble/Buster006.jpg
2007-03-06 14:54:23 · 6 answers · asked by bubbles 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
He is a normal green Iguana. He needs to she a vet ASAP, he has MBD, which is what is wrong with his jaw. Here is some helpful info, you may know it you may not.
They should be feed:
45% leafy greens such as escarole, dandelions, endive, mustard, and collards, NO lettuces or spinach! They aren't good for him.
45% hard mixed veggies such as an orange flesh squash the harder the better(acorn,pumpkin,butternut... fresh green beans, fresh peas, parsnip, and green bell peppers, NO broccoli or cauliflower, or avocado!
10% fruit such as figs, papaya, mango, pear, and berries. NO bananas, only very rarely as a treat.
NO ANIMAL PROTEIN such as bugs, meat, eggs, or cheese!
Cage size:
Minimum length (side to side): 2-3 x
Minimum depth (front to back): 1.5-2 x
Minimum height: 1.5-2 x
Temperature:
They need a basking area of 95-100 and normal temps of 75-85. NO heat rocks!
Lights:
They need a 5.0 UV light.
Hydration:
They should also get baths everyday or so. And should have a water bowl in their cage.
Vet:
You should take Your Iguana for regular vet checkups to make sure it is in good health. Reptiles can have internal parasites that can harm them so you should make sure the vet checks that.
Here are some good sites, the first one was recomended by my vet.
http://www.anapsid.org/iguana/index.html
www.greenigsociety.org
www.triciaswaterdragon.com/igcare.htm
http://www.baskingspot.com/iguanas/igbook/
http://www.reptilecare.com/IgCare.htm
2007-03-06 18:30:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is a Green Iguana. Will be a beautiful Specimen once he is healthy and has shed his old skin. Good Luck... Notice that I said HE You have a boy..
2007-03-06 15:11:34 · answer #2 · answered by Terry R 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it truly is a basic eco-friendly iguana. If dealt with at an early age they don't seem very aggressive, yet that being stated. they don't opt for to be dealt with many times. I have bred iguanas, and they are different neatest reptiles I have are available in the approach. My purely reservation is they are weak to Salmonella and may want to move it to people.
2016-10-17 10:44:12 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a Green Iguana, and looks to be recovering well, good luck with him
2007-03-07 15:07:29 · answer #4 · answered by Han Solo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The iguana in the photo is a male green iguana.
Links that may be of interest:
http://www.thewildones.org/Animals/iguana.html
http://www.iguana-news.com/
2007-03-07 18:25:33 · answer #5 · answered by hotsnakes2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
green iguana
Iguana iguana
keep a good humidity level and lots of uvb and he will turn a beautiful color.
2007-03-06 15:38:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋