'Iguanas for Pets?'

Iguanas for Pets?

Albert Marquees (63.176.159.123) -

I have always been fascinated by people who have exotic animals as pets. Probably one of the least dangerous and exotic are iguanas. I am just wondering on how much does a single Iguana usually cost and is the maintenance of the said exotic animal? Hope you can share your Iguana pet experiences here.

Comment #1 Iguana rescue from Ohio (76.181.62.1) - Thu Nov 5 11:36:19 2009

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Iguanas are difficult to care for. Their large size and strict husbandry requirements mean they need a lot of space and a lot of care, and it can be expensive and time-consuming to meet their needs. Iguanas are very strong and have personalities to match they can and will inflict painful bites or lashes with their powerful tail, and have even been known to break bones of other pets. I rescue Iguana's In Ohio, I have around 7 in my house right now. Most were abused or neglected and are very mean. People buy them because they think they are the least dangerous inexpensive reptile, which is far from the truth. They need A LOT of attention and time. They do cost alot to care for properly , they require alot of space - they can grow over 6 feet...The Best advise I can give anyone who is thinking about buying or adopting an Iguana is do your research, be prepared to be owned by your iguana for well over 15 years.

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