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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on May 2, 2018 20:49:44 GMT -8
Hi there! That toe sounds painful, you should definitely consult a vet. Leaving the toe as it is could lead to infection and even more issues than just a broken toe. She is more than likely going to need antibiotics and the vet might wrap it up or even do a partial amputation if needed. When it comes to bones sticking out with any animal a vet is the best option. I hope she does alright and isn't in as much pain soon. They are really good at hiding their pain and illness, I hope she gets healed up soon.
-Jenna
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on Jan 4, 2018 22:26:34 GMT -8
Hi there, Sparky is beautiful! I love his coloration. It can be normal behavior unfortunately but some good tips are to avoid wearing bright colors, no fast movements, also loud or unfamiliar noises can set them off as well. Any other sort of animals around can stress them out if the iguana sees them as a threat. When my iguana Gwendolyn would get feisty, head bob, gape, and posture at me I would stand my ground until she calmed down (it took a while sometimes). Granted I don't have a male iguana in season; if he gets too aggressive don't risk injury. Give him some space if needed but let him know you aren't afraid of him by standing your ground when you can.
Hope this helps! -Jenna
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on Dec 21, 2017 23:45:26 GMT -8
Glad to hear the little guy has a new home Also glad to hear he is eating a good amount. It can be hard to get them to eat much of anything after a lot of changes and stressful situations. A lot of baths and misting will surely help with his shedding issue. A cheap dollar store spray bottle does wonders. I was always able to get my iguana, Gwendolyn, do drink more my misting her face then just spaying more water into her mouth when she stuck out her tongue to catch the water. Keeping an iguana well hydrated was always a little more difficult than expected. Do you know about how old this guy is? Or even if it is a male? Habitat construction was always the funnest part in my opinion, do you have a full enclosure or any ideas? thanks for sharing, Jenna
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on Jul 25, 2017 9:57:54 GMT -8
Yeah, it really is sad what people do to animals sometimes . I'm glad to hear your sister was able to make a recovery! That is a very hard thing to go through.
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hye
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on Jun 16, 2017 23:27:13 GMT -8
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on Jun 16, 2017 23:19:06 GMT -8
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on Mar 27, 2017 10:54:58 GMT -8
Jesse, take him to a veterinarian immediately. With how you described the situation I don't think he is going to last long without a vet. A veterinarian that specializes in reptiles is preferred but at this point if you don't have one in your area - contact any local veterinarian for advice. It's good that you have him under his heat lamp, for now. Is he moving around at all? It is sooo important to keep your reptiles away from other animals and often times from other reptiles as well. If he makes it through this PLEASE keep him separate and safe. Taking your eyes off of an iguana for a second (especially a young iguana) can lead to disaster.
keep us posted, Jenna
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on Jan 19, 2017 11:28:58 GMT -8
Hello there Selvin! I'm sorry to hear about your iguana Are the missing fingers a recent event? Is it still an open wound? If it is an open wound you should definitely take your iguana to the vet to get antibiotics and see what else they recommend. If it's an old healed wound then there's not a lot to do. Iguanas can have a more difficult time climbing with less toes but it wouldn't affect them much in any other way. Please let us know what the situation is. -Jenna
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on May 10, 2016 8:59:26 GMT -8
Just wanted to give this post a bump since Summer is nearly here again
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on Oct 7, 2015 8:27:42 GMT -8
Thank you for posting the pictures, Ej, and sorry for the delay in responding. That looks like a cozy set-up you have for her but it is much too small. She is going to need a much bigger and taller enclosure to call home. Is there any more room in the enclosure, or is that all the space she has? In the wild iguanas can climb trees for safety so to an iguana height = security. If she gets too warm and wants to move somewhere else, what are the low temps in the enclosure? Does she have any consistent access to water? How often does she come out of the enclosure? What do you do with her when you take her out of the enclosure? Do you have any other pets? Thats a lot of questions but it will help us analyze her situation better
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on Oct 1, 2015 10:26:02 GMT -8
Well you are most welcome, Ej - and don't worry about your English it's really not that bad. I fully understand your concern for her so at this point I'm going to give you another resource: herpcenter.com/reptile-forums/green-iguanas.166/The Herp Center is a great website (Herpetology: the study of reptiles and amphibians). They have very active forums with lots of knowledgeable iguana owners I recommend taking a look at their site, they have some great resources. This situation is a little beyond just what I can help with. My iguana has actually never laid eggs; I got her when she was 8 and she is now 17 (nearly 18). I've taken her to the vet multiple times and each time she is ok. I know you are desperate to help her but don't feed her any more meat, that is not the answer. I very much appreciate the care you have for your iguana, plumpy. The people from the Herp Center will be able to more accurately, and with more depth, be able to answer your questions.
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on Sept 29, 2015 8:48:04 GMT -8
Hello and welcome, Ej I'm sorry to hear plumpy has been having eating issues for so long. Giving her any type of meat or egg is not the answer - those should be avoided at all cost. Some iguanas may want to eat stuff like that but it is not good for them at all. Bread on the other hand can be an ok treat. My iguana, Gwendolyn, does not always want to eat a whole lot either but the vets don't see anything to be concerned about that may be causing it. When Gwen doesn't feel like eating a whole lot what I generally do is add more color to her dish and put a couple extra treats in like strawberries, watermelon, bananas, soaked wheat bread (no seeds in the bread - just plain wheat bread). She is always more inclined to eat more if the dish is extra tasty. How do you force feed her? What kind of foods do you feed her on a regular basis? Repcal is not the way to go for a regular diet but I can understand your desperation to find something that she is willing to eat. If you do feed her Repcal every once in awhile I would recommend only small portions and soak it first to add more moisture to it; again it should be used sparingly and not a regular thing. When females are gravid and their bellies are full of eggs it is common for them to not eat a whole lot but after they are no longer gravid their appetite should increase again. It's not good if they stop eating while they are gravid but they are going to eat less and I would encourage adding more treats to their regular greens when this happens - especially juicy fruits and things like watermelon so they don't get dehydrated. I have a spray bottle that I mist Gwendolyn with and generally when I do that she starts licking so I spray water in her mouth and she drinks it - I have found that to be a good way to increase her hydration as well. How much water does she drink?-Jenna
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on Sept 21, 2015 9:49:46 GMT -8
Hi Tammy! Welcome to iguana zone Younger iguanas tend to be more stand-offish and insecure than older iguanas but the important thing is to keep handling them so they can become secure. Most of my experience comes from my iguana, Gwendolyn, and I got her when she was 8; she is now 17. I've seen some videos on handling young iguanas that are similar to how I handle my own iguana that may be helpful: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL05936C8A6AE63D5D&feature=plcpAnother resource is the Herp Center (Herpetology: the study of reptiles and amphibians). They have very active forums with lots of knowledgeable iguana owners I recommend taking a look at their site as well, they have some great resources. herpcenter.com/reptile-forums/green-iguanas.166/Thanks for posting! -Jenna
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on Sept 8, 2015 15:08:32 GMT -8
Hello Anonymous. That is one sad story... it seems like crazy things like that happen way too often with exotic animals. I hate hearing about them but I guess it's a good reminder. Every once in awhile I come across a story like this and it gives me the chills. I'm glad you don't do that anymore and I'm glad you have learned how terrible it is. I hope Koolaid lives a long and healthy life never having to be exposed to such things.
-Jenna
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on Aug 18, 2015 12:09:07 GMT -8
Hello and Welcome! I'm glad to hear he has a caring home with you and your husband A lot of people shy away from animals with deformities simply because they are not as aesthetically nice to look at. That is a really good question about the perches! My iguana, Gwendolyn, as she has been getting older, does not have the best sense of footing when she is around ledges. I have put up some rope along the edges where she has fallen before so she has a guard rail. I don't have any branches for her to climb on; just shelving with a pillow under her basking lamp and towels at the bottom of her ramps. She has pretty bad arthritis so I try to make it comfy for her and easy to move around. I don't know how active your iguana is but if he's not too active and not the best climber, like Gwen who mainly just goes between her 3 favorite spots, I might recommend a main shelf with a few perching shelves that aren't too high from the main shelf. I have a 6ft tall 5.3ft long and 3.5ft deep enclosure for Gwen but she rarely goes to the bottom of her enclosure. The only time she really does go down there is when she is on her way out of her enclosure to go lay on my bed. If I redesigned her enclosure I would have used a large portion of the lower half of her enclosure for storage space, created one full main floor and then build ramps and shelves over that main level that wouldn't be too high so even if she fell it wouldn't be far. Falls for younger iguanas are no big deal but for older or disabled iguanas it can be quite dangerous. With any shelving you put in I would recommend some sort of rail to dissuade him from falling off. Also, quick question: is that basking rock a heat rock, and is it turned on, or just an unheated rock? Thank you for joining us! Jenna
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