iguana got spot?

Question

ok ,its like this,i have an iguana.now he have 2 black spot on its body,i can feel it like a little bit hard.so now what should i do.ah,i also have 1 of those spot on my arm,izzit i got it from my iguana????please help

Answer 1

He could be maturing or he could have a fungus, and some bacterial infections may also start out as black spots. I would go see a reptile vet and get a check up, even if it isn't a fungus it's still good to get a check up and fecal sample done. Here is some helpful info you may or may not know.

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. And the first one also has info about black spots. Go under green iguana then health.

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

Answer 2

It is a scar of des cells, brobably from a burn or cut, most iguanas have atleast one it should be nothing to worry about, just keep an eye on them to be shure they do not spread

Answer 3

Is this a tiny black spot? This might be a mite - see photo - a mite under a snake's scales: http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/data/2892MitesPic3-med.jpg

Here's what one looks like up close: http://www.whatsthatbug.com/images/mite_kevin.jpg

If this is what your spots are, here's an article about getting rid of them: http://www.anapsid.org/mites.html

Answer 4

it must be organic coloring, burns or a fungal/bacterial an infection. shop a watch on it. whether it particularly is a various texture than the traditional scales, it is an infection. the two bacterial or fungal. whether it is flakey or blistery it must be burns. be sure he's no longer too close to to his warmth lamp. If it spreads; take him to the vet.

Answer 5

take your iguanna to a vet. he can take a scraping and look at under a scope. It could be its just a burn from touching a bare bulb. your spot isnt necessarily the same thing.