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Post by Dudley on Mar 25, 2004 20:01:09 GMT -8
Hi my name is Clint. I'm from Amarillo, TX and am an employee at the Amarillo Zoo. We recently had an adult male Green ig donated to us by a school teacher who had run out of room for him. He has some health problems, but I'm making a vet appt for him tomorrow morning since we don't have a herp vet on the premises. We haven't had a chance to name him, and we aren't real sure of what his name was before we got him.
I also have a juvenile Green ig, that I acquired from a friend who decided he'd rather have a snake. I have named this little guy/girl, Dudley, as in Dudley Do Right, don't ask why. He has what seems to be the beginning stages of MBD but I'm on top of it as my juvi is going to the vet with the adult, and I'm also introducing my new ig to this wonderful thing called UVB and natural unfiltered sunlight. I've read through several posts and believe I have found a home for myself in the Iguana message board society. Hoping to make friends,
Clint and Dudley.
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Post by Tesa on Mar 25, 2004 20:13:15 GMT -8
Hi Clint!
I'm so glad you are getting these guys proper care! They are wonderful animals.
If there is any way we can help, please let us know.
Update us on the visit with the vet.
Welcome to IZ!
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Post by Tesa on Mar 25, 2004 20:16:39 GMT -8
oh! and post some pics if you can! ;D
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Post by Dudley on Mar 25, 2004 20:50:17 GMT -8
Tesa, I've been reading around on this board and you seem to have some good advice, I'm glad I have people such as you to turn to for this sort of stuff. I've been researching Green igs for about 6 weeks and have found myself to be lacking in that department. I know snakes front to back, but I had no idea how differently the care levels were for iguanas.
I'll keep yall updated. Monday was my B-day and my parents ordered me a new digital camera since I broke mine about a year ago. When it gets here I'll get some pics online as soon as possible.
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Post by Tesa on Mar 25, 2004 21:03:35 GMT -8
Oh good! I'm glad we can be helpful! Igs are VERY different and it seems like the info is never ending. (there's always new stuff to learn)  It can be fun tho. I'm anxious for the pics! |
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Post by Pixie on Mar 25, 2004 21:03:58 GMT -8
Hi Clint, Welcome to the iguana community. It's always wonderful for us to hear about someone caring for these special animals. Glad to see you getting the help needed for your iguana(s). Looks like Dudley is very lucky to have you Can't wait to see a pic. Pixie |
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Post by SurvivorSteph on Mar 25, 2004 23:10:16 GMT -8
Welcome to the Zone! And Happy Birthday! Personally, I think this is THE best iguana forum there is. The people are friendly, helpful, and TOTALLY nuts about their igs!
Glad you're here!
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Post by Lyn on Mar 26, 2004 5:15:27 GMT -8
Hey and welcome to the Zone...Even tho I am way over here in Massachusetts, I can still connect with people all over the world thanks to the internet. I have owned igs since 1994 and I am proud to pass on the knowledge I have. Let us know if you have any questions...and again Welcome....Lyn
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Post by dominick on Mar 27, 2004 9:25:30 GMT -8
Hi Clint-
Welcome to IZ. We're glad you joined.
Hope you enjoy your time here.
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Post by prism_wolf on Mar 27, 2004 16:00:24 GMT -8
Nice to meet you Clint! Glad the igs have found a friend. There's lots of great websites to learn from and this is a great bunch of people... There's also a couple of books that can help a lot. Melissa Kaplan's "Iguanas for Dummies" and James W. Hatfield III's "Green Iguana- The Ultimate Owner's Manual". |
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Post by Dudley on Mar 29, 2004 19:51:37 GMT -8
Oh yeah, I forgot to add something. The one I'm about to bring home (the juvinile), is untame. So, does this mean I'm in for a rodeo?? I mess with animals all day and pretty much understand animal psychologly, so I should be fine doing it, but is it gonna be bad or will it be a long smooth acclimation?
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Post by Tesa on Mar 29, 2004 19:56:26 GMT -8
There's no way to tell. Every iguana has it's own "personality" and response to stress. Hope for the best, be prepared for the worst....and try to ride the full 8. ;D
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Post by SurvivorSteph on Mar 29, 2004 22:21:00 GMT -8
Yee Haw!  |
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Post by Merlin on Mar 30, 2004 17:00:19 GMT -8
Hello and welcome. I just joined myself, though I know some of these folks already, Good people!
It could go either way with this ig. Just watch the body language as well as your fingers.
Oh yeah I am sort of your neighbor. I'm in Oklahoma City!
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