Hives from iguana

[marisa]

I believe I have brought this up before, but I didn't really get any answers or talk to anyone else who has experienced this.

I am fairly certain Roxy my iguana is giving me hives. I have "patch" tested all the things I use in her cage, her cage, etc. But I only get hives when I am in direct contact with her. They stay for days (the hives) and I can't take it anymore. It is the worst when I do a "full" cage clean which involves a lot of contact with Roxy while moving her and trying to clean around her.

Has anyone heard of this, or know someone who is allergic to a reptile? I know its VERY rare someone actually is allergic to a reptile instead of something in the home that is used with the reptile but at this point I am almost sure its the iguana herself.

thanks
Marisa