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Post by iguanarookie on Jun 23, 2005 15:04:13 GMT -8
I am new and i get my iguan tommorrow I am worried about his home I have a ten gallon aquarium right now i have hpusehold supplies and little money because i am only 14 please tell me what to do this will be a temporary home please help with setup
Thank you
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Post by Marie on Jun 23, 2005 15:28:27 GMT -8
Are you buying this iguana tomorrow? If so I would suggest you wait until you can get the appropiate set up. A 10 gallon aquarium is too small. You will not be able to get the appropriate temperatures in that size habitat. Also an iguana may be cheap to acquire but very expensive to keep. You say you have very little money and are only 14. Are your parents going to help you in the future to afford this living creature? I don't want to discourage you but you and your parents should know what you are getting into. This creature gets very large, can be hard to handle and is a very expensive animal to keep.
But if you do still get this iguana, 1st and VERY IMPORTANT you need to get a UVB light. The Reptisun 5 or 10 by ZooMed if you can find it this quick is the bulb you need. You will need something for heat also. You will need temperature gages. He needs a basking area of 90-95, ambient of 80-85 and cool area of 70-75. Night time should be 70-75. In your 10 gallon aquarium that will be hard though. For now a 60 watt light bulb may do. If the weather is good (75degrees) where you are you may not need any thing for night. You will need a water bowl and food dish. Something for him to climb. Something to mist him and the enclosure for humidity. As you can see it is not an easy animal to keep.
IMHO you should wait!!!!
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Post by IguanaKing on Jun 23, 2005 16:34:12 GMT -8
I understand how excited you might be, but, PLEASE, do some research on Iguana Zone and at www.anapsid.org before bringing this animal into your home. You need to have a good, healthy environment set up for the iguana before you bring him into your home. A 10 gallon aquarium isn't going to be good enough for any size of iguana. If you have little money, then you should wait for a day when you can afford to properly care for him. I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I am only saying these things to save the iguana from suffering and to save you from the heartache of having your pet die. Iguanas are very fragile creatures and have very special needs, and these needs are expensive. Please wait until you understand and can afford what is required. It is also important that you understand the risks involved as well. Iguanas can be quite dangerous when they get older, especially during breeding season. Please, do the right thing, don't get the iguana yet.
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Post by IguanaKing on Jun 23, 2005 16:57:05 GMT -8
Since I moved the other thread from General Discussion, I'm combining the replies in this one. Marie, I added your additional comments to your reply above.
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Post by iguanarookie on Jun 23, 2005 17:23:37 GMT -8
I HAVE ALL THE ESSENTIALS THE LAMP AND ALL IM TALKING ABOUT WHAT TO PUT IN THE AQUARIM THE 10 GAL IS ONLY TEMPORARY SAY A WEEK MY BROTHER HAD A 12 R OLD IGUANA THAT DIED SO I HAVE MOST OF THE SUPPLIES BUT IT IS MY FIRST
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Post by IguanaKing on Jun 23, 2005 17:51:30 GMT -8
Understood. ;D So, wait a week until you can provide a larger home for the iguana. We understood your question the first time, there is no need to shout. The 10 gallon tank is too small, regardless of how it is set up. Are you able to afford vet visits, which can become necessary at a moment's notice, and often cost as much as $250-$300 each? If not, then you should wait until you can, that's all I was trying to say.
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Post by iguanarookie on Jun 23, 2005 17:58:46 GMT -8
TY ILL WAIT AND WHAT IS WITH THE SHOUTING DID I SHOUT ??
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Post by IguanaKing on Jun 23, 2005 18:03:31 GMT -8
Typing posts in all caps is the on-line version of shouting. If that isn't what you were intending to do, then I am sorry I misinterpreted it.
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Post by Tesa on Jun 23, 2005 18:20:09 GMT -8
Hi Iguanarookie, IZ is dedicated to helping iguanas recieve proper care in captivity. As the others have already stated, for you to obtain this animal at this time is simply not in animals best interest. We always encourage potential owners to research and have the animals habitat prepared BEFORE bringing it home. Please list specifically what supplies you currently have and we will be glad to help you prepare, but we will NOT condone acquiring the animal before you are completely prepared.
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Post by iguanarookie on Jun 23, 2005 20:15:04 GMT -8
ty all
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on Jun 24, 2005 10:08:32 GMT -8
Going by what Tesa said, with my first ig I did not have the proper cage set up or size. I read books that told me to feed them meal worms and others that told me not too. I was in 4th grade and my mom helped my study the but not very well. I got my ig when she was almost a year from a pet store with tons of other igs in the same cage, and I kept her in a 3ftX1ftX1/2ft cage not the best After about 9 months of having her I relaized she could have a better home with someone elce since she was now almost 2 feet. I gave her to someone who knew more about reptiles than me and even had a few. Now years later I'm glad I gave her up because I could have never gave her the care she needed. I've been with this site for a while now and very glad I've found it because I'm planning on getting another ig and caring for her the best I can! ;D
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Post by SurvivorSteph on Jun 26, 2005 13:53:03 GMT -8
Jenna, your patience is commendable! Let me know when you're ready, and I'll help you find an ig. I just recently helped my son's buddy get a hatchling rescue... WAY TO COOL to be able to help like that!
Rookie... you mentioned that your brother had an iguana that recently died. How old was his ig, and do you know why it died?
What size enclosure are you getting from your brother?
How much research have you done about taking care of iguanas? What books/websites have you done that research at?
What will you be feeding your new ig?
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