Newbie with Brown Tree Climbers/Mop Head Iquana

[tallen]

Hi everyone. Don’t know if my last post made it. My screen went blank and it was gone! Anyway, just for the record, here is what happened. I was planning on getting my son a new lizard. His passed away at five years old. The pet shop gave me a care sheet and spoke at length with me about them, so I felt comfortable. I was just going to take one, but decided I just couldn’t leave one behind. Good thing, because they are cuddled up together. I would never bring home an animal and not take care of it. Not my thing. I have a lot of confidence in myself, and knew I would find enough information to keep them. And I believe that I have. They have a basking area of 85 – 90 degrees, black light at night. Salad and crickets (they do eat them, I found that out). A black light at night. Plenty of misting. And plenty of handling as well. This was a shop that I frequent, and they are pretty good. They just made a mistake in the information they gave me. Never had a reason not to trust them. They have always been good to me. So, it was simply a mistake of species. I think you guys should ask for the story of the author first. OUCH!

[citysnakes]

Originally Posted by tallen

I think you guys should ask for the story of the author first. OUCH!

what story? your first post was pretty much "help i dont know a thing".


but i guess what youre trying to say is to do research on a species before you choose to own one.

[tallen]

Jullian, we are all past this now. This is a great opportunity for all of us to learn about a little known species and create a care sheet. Might be a fun project. I know I am on it.

[tallen]

UPDATE!


Saferia and Emilio are at opposite ends of the tank. They are doing well on top of branches. Just want to get more info. on them. They are being treated per a care sheet I did find. I’d just like more. This weekend or early next week I am moving them to the larger enclosure.