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Strutter769 · 03-02-12, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by infernalis

Just a heads up, Iguanas are cool and all, but are extremely difficult to keep and are moody as hell.

Difficult how, Wayne? Moody even if raised from a baby? We made a dumb move and got sub-adults once, we were nowhere near prepared for an iguana, much less two, much less sub-adults! Oh it was an awful experience, but I'd really like to try again. This time with a bit more knowledge and a LOT more preparation!

infernalis · 03-02-12, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Strutter769

Difficult how, Wayne? Moody even if raised from a baby? We made a dumb move and got sub-adults once, we were nowhere near prepared for an iguana, much less two, much less sub-adults! Oh it was an awful experience, but I'd really like to try again. This time with a bit more knowledge and a LOT more preparation!

They are arboreal, so you need a tall enclosure, preferably with a tree in it, They need humidity and lots of it, so it has to be sealed well, they tend to be moody so expect a lot of welts from tail whipping, the females tend to egg bind, the list goes on.

UVB requirements or they get MBD...

They are regarded as tougher to keep than most monitors.

BarelyBreathing · 03-02-12, 11:33 PM

I have always been told that they need maximum air flow.

theapexgerman · 03-02-12, 11:35 PM

Can't belive I didn't post here in this thread I came just cause it pop up on goggle and this forum look cool so I join

Strutter769 · 03-02-12, 11:37 PM

Thanks for that. Good to know. Yeah, someone around here has gotten me quite interested in monitors too. I can't seem to recall his name though? I think he owns about a third of New York State though and mods a really cool forum. Maybe you know the guy?

infernalis · 03-02-12, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BarelyBreathing

I have always been told that they need maximum air flow.

That's the oxymoron that makes it tough.

I used to know a gal who was awesome with Iguanas, she had a 20x20 glass room built with aluminum framing, it was like Miami in that room, but she's from a "money family" (mom's worth millions) so she had what she needed to pull it off.

High humidity, air flow, tons of room, everything.

BarelyBreathing · 03-02-12, 11:47 PM

The way it was explained to me is that you have to have a humidifier on four hour on/off incriments, as well as a fan.

infernalis · 03-03-12, 12:01 AM

That could work, Igs were never really my thing, Suzanne's were impressive, but they still died well before they should have.

Husbandry for igs has improved vastly in recent years, but much like some monitors, there is still a ton of room for improvement.

I see them in all sorts of cobbled up rigs, because pet shops like petco still sell W/C juvies for $20-40 each to inexperienced newbs.

alessia55 · 03-03-12, 09:01 AM

I prefer seeing iguanas in my backyard than in a 20x20 glass room though

LISA127 · 03-03-12, 09:50 AM

I joined almost 10 years ago. I'm a very old member, though I left for quite a while years back. Ten years ago this forum was very, very busy. When ownership changed the forum about died. I waited a few years, came back, and there was a little more activity again. I haven't been a regular poster in many years though. I pop in every couple of months. Things look great again though, so that may change.

infernalis · 03-03-12, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by LISA127

I joined almost 10 years ago. I'm a very old member, though I left for quite a while years back. Ten years ago this forum was very, very busy. When ownership changed the forum about died. I waited a few years, came back, and there was a little more activity again. I haven't been a regular poster in many years though. I pop in every couple of months. Things look great again though, so that may change.

When I first started moderating, the forum was rather quiet, anymore it's common that if I log out for a few hours, I return to 100+ unread posts.

Funny thing is, I still don't feel burned out by it.

LISA127 · 03-03-12, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by infernalis

When I first started moderating, the forum was rather quiet, anymore it's common that if I log out for a few hours, I return to 100+ unread posts.

Funny thing is, I still don't feel burned out by it.

Yeah, it's great to see that it has picked up again! When I first joined many years ago I loved it, and was really bummed when it changed. My only complaint is there are no tortoise/turtle people here it seems. I love snakes and lizards as well, but I really enjoy the chelonians.

infernalis · 03-03-12, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by LISA127

Yeah, it's great to see that it has picked up again! When I first joined many years ago I loved it, and was really bummed when it changed. My only complaint is there are no tortoise/turtle people here it seems. I love snakes and lizards as well, but I really enjoy the chelonians.

We have a guy with a snapper named Tank..

I'll find his thread for you.

I could also ask my friend Jeff to stop in, he breeds turtles.

peach · 03-11-12, 10:08 AM

my california king snake i bought at a pet store in feb just laid eggs my question is do they have to be bred to lay eggs or do they just lay them with out being bred? never owned a califorina king snake before

infernalis · 03-11-12, 10:22 AM

most egg laying reptiles will ovulate even without a male present, the eggs will be duds, infertile and not capable of hatching.

However snakes can retain sperm for a year or two, so they may be held over from last season.