Do they? The fence was really dirty and i know tetanus causing bacteria inhabits rusted and dirty items, so will the iguana get tetanus, or do they have immunity? If they do get tetanus, please give me symptoms that could cleary be seen. and explain them.
2007-04-26 15:47:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
most likely no unless the tongue had an open cut on it.
2007-04-26 15:55:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I've ever heard is that it wouldn't affect the Iguana's health...but.....
Only If you are the victim of an Iguana bite that has drawn blood (and this has been the result of forum discussion on the subject), then it is considered best to place the injured part under ice cold water or alternatively placing the hand into ice, this helps stem the flow and allows treatment, needless to say seek medical advice as to whether sutures, antiseptic, antibiotic or tetanus treatment is required in your case.
2007-04-26 23:16:14 · answer #2 · answered by Rmprrmbouncer 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably not.
I don't even know whether iguanas can get tetanus. Iguanas and humans have few if any diseases in common.
In humans, tetanus doesn't develop suddenly; the wound becomes infected, the person fails to take care of it, it gets worse, the person doesn't go to the doctor, and finally they get tetanus and it may be too late.
If the iguana didn't get injured it shouldn't get infected or get tetanus, even if iguanas can get it, which I doubt.
2007-04-26 23:01:00 · answer #3 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow what a question...mmmnn no the lizard will be fine.
2007-04-26 22:51:06 · answer #4 · answered by moe h 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋