Keeping Children away from Iguanas

[Rikki]

I have a friend who is very young, lets just say he is under 13 years of age. He is wanting to purchase an Iguana after just now getting into the reptilian hobby with a Ball Python. I have tried to warn him that an Iguana is not right for hom, most certainly for a person of his age. Many Iguanas wound up in shelters and end up being put to sleep and I would hate to see this happen. An Iguana is a rather large lizard and can be dangerous. I will take no part in his purchase, though I have warned him and I am hoping that some of you can offer some of your advice as well as the experienced reptile keppers that you are. Thank you for taking the time to view this topic, your replies are appreciated.

He will be seeing this thread later today.