2007-08-12 09:34:21 · 11 answers · asked by Jayan B 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
i dont want anything else but an iguana. No matter how many times i ask for one she says no. i think she has a phobia for them or something
2007-08-12 09:45:11 · update #1
Mom is a smart person. Iguanas are troublesome pets for most people.
The problem is that baby iggies are cute, and young iguanas are not too bad- even though they need a lot more room, heat, and humidity than most people can offer.
The problem is the full-grown iggie that needs a HUGE heated, humidified, and lit space, and that is very capable of hurting the keeper badly.
This is a commonly abused, abandoned, and euthanized species because no one wants to deal with them as they get bigger and more needy and more dangerous.
Oh, and most (but not all) 'tame' iggies are ill or sick. This species drives reptile vets crazy with all the ill or abused ones they see.
2007-08-12 09:58:49 · answer #1 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
alright well i own 3 and it wont beeasy thats for sure. lol just whatever you do not let her know that they get 6 feet long and that there cagesneed to be 6 feet high 6 feet long and 4 foot deep! lol these guys become monsters and are big eaters i wouldn't get one unless your ready for one and have done at least 6 months of research but you can let your mom go meet one of the babies at the pet store like i did she fell in love with them and some how we have 3 now lol the first 2 are bigg iggies the 3rd one are baby iguanas and the 4th is a bigger water dragon holding a baby iguana
2007-08-12 09:48:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any pet you choose will have its own set of problems,if your Mom is afraid an iguana will bit,so will birds,rats,dogs,cats etc. I think an iguana would be one of the easier pets to care for & thier quiet ,she'll never know you have it if you keep it in your room in its owen little space.Your Mom needs to go to the pet store with you so she can see that it wouldn't hurt her or you. Good luck
2007-08-12 10:03:52 · answer #3 · answered by Chihuahuanut 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to say, but iguanas are disgusting for some people and you have to understand this.
I saw one in Thailand recently and almost die.
If you like iguanas why don't look for a job in a pet shop or a zoo?.
Good luck!!
2007-08-12 12:35:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First of all, how old are you, how much time do you have, and how much money do you make?
I'm sure you've heard a million times that you need to be able to spend time with your iguana in order to help socialize him or her and that you need enough money to provide for it (food, habitat, vet fees).
I would either prove to your mother that you have enough money and responsibility by getting a job or wait until you move out.
2007-08-13 02:52:57 · answer #5 · answered by Jane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well yu should show her how iguanas r nothing to be afraid of. if she says no get something yu lik that yur mom isnt afraid of lik for example if yu liked a turtle and yur mom is okay with that yu can either buy 1 or look 4 1 in a pond or lake. hoped i helped!
2007-08-12 09:41:08 · answer #6 · answered by animal_lover9110 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you better be careful with iguanas they can get out of their cage easily, tell her you will be responsible enough
2007-08-12 09:41:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have the same problem except i want a snake or some kind of lizzard. if your mom is anything like mine, u will never get it. but u can try by acting, and being, responsible with other things that u own. good luck w/ getting one.
2007-08-12 09:45:02 · answer #8 · answered by =) smile24-7 (= 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a job at a reptile pet store.
Foster one from an animal shelter.
2007-08-12 09:41:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell her it doesn't smell, bark, or bite like other pets. Just make sure it has a suitable environment and plenty of food. They don't need much.
2007-08-12 12:24:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋