larrys_mommy
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Post by larrys_mommy on Oct 19, 2004 8:42:26 GMT -8
hi, my name is megan, and me and my boyfriend jarrod got larry about 5 months ago. he is a baby, and very active. i have read a couple books and several websites but then i realized some of those ppl dont quite know what they're talking about. its nice to find a website made by actual iguana owners. everything i've read here makes a lot more sense to me then books. and makes me feel more confident as well, it sounds like im doin the right things with him. i do have a couple questions though. 1. about how long does it usually take to tame them? larry is getting much better, most of the time he lets us pick him up without fighting us. but he has his moments  2. me and jarrod (larrys dad) have wanted to get him a friend, but we havent because we know its not a good idea. but do iguanas generally get along when they're out of they're cages, as long as they're not caged together? |
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Post by IguanaKing on Oct 19, 2004 11:50:48 GMT -8
Hi Megan, How long it takes to tame your iguana is pretty much going to be random, it can be anywhere from 2 weeks to never, it just depends on the individual ig's personality. Since Larry is still young, it should make him much more likely to be tamed. Just keep regularly interacting with him so he will learn to trust you. It sounds like you have done a fairly good job with this so far, iguanas will always have their moments though.  Having more than one iguana is generally not a good idea unless you adopt two adult iguanas (preferably opposite sexes, less chance of fighting that way) that are of roughly the same size. Raising them from babies together is great for getting them used to each other...but...there's one problem. When they are babies, you can't tell a boy from a girl, once the two reach sexual maturity, especially if you end up with two boys, you're usually going to have problems with fighting. Surprisingly enough, two iguanas that are accustomed to each other are actually LESS likely to fight when they're in their cage together. Its usually once you let them out into a new area that conflicts will arise, they'll both basically try to establish their own territory in this new area and sometimes you'll end up with a rather violent fight on your hands. Once an iguana reaches sexual maturity, they are big enough and strong enough to do SERIOUS, even potentially fatal damage to each other and/or any person or other animal that gets between them. In short, its best just to have one unless you have a fair amount of money to burn on vet bills and/or emergency visits. It CAN be done successfully, but I wouldn't recommend it for you just yet since you're still failry new to igs. ;D Hope this helps, and welcome to IZ. Sean |
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Post by Merlin on Oct 19, 2004 15:04:58 GMT -8
Hi Megan and welcome!
There really is no cut and dried answer as to how long it will take to tame an iguana. It will depend on the igs termperment as well as yours and how well the two mesh. And as Sean pointed out even the best mannered igs will have "THOSE days!" I have heard of people taking up to a year to tame one.
On the subject of multiple igs in a household, my opinion is DON'T! Iguanas neither need nor want a"friend."
I have been a party to far too many conversations that consisted of " Well they have lived together for a long time without problems and then one day I came home and found one (or both) seriously injured (or dead!)
Your iguana will do just fine leading a solitary life.
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Post by IguanaKing on Oct 19, 2004 15:13:58 GMT -8
On the subject of multiple igs in a household, my opinion is DON'T! Iguanas neither need nor want a"friend." Yup, they're definitely not social animals and they prefer to have their own space without any unwanted visitors. ;D |
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