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Friend of an Iguana Owner.. Newbie ???

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I recently was visiting a good friend whcih adopted a pretty large iguana. He knew I was into these type of reptiles and overloaded me with questions. I only have experience in beardies and chameleons, so I didnt have much info for him. Can someone help me out??? LOL

Heres some questions that would help him out........



1) How can you determine male or female?

2) Is there anyway to train him to be less aggresive?

3) What is the best lighting schedule for an iguana this time of year?
 
windex said:
I recently was visiting a good friend whcih adopted a pretty large iguana. He knew I was into these type of reptiles and overloaded me with questions. I only have experience in beardies and chameleons, so I didnt have much info for him. Can someone help me out??? LOL

Heres some questions that would help him out........



1) How can you determine male or female?

2) Is there anyway to train him to be less aggresive?

3) What is the best lighting schedule for an iguana this time of year?
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1) Lobe size on their cheeks, if they are extremely huge it is a male. Also the top of their heads, if you see a mound of tissue that looks like their brain, it is a male. Also on their legs, males have large femoral pores
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/steve.woodward/sexing.html

2) lots of patience!!! I have one I can only hand feed, actually it is now the only way she wants to eat :rolleyes: . Move slowly around them, and be patient. Some only like females, some only like male humans. I keep the girl I have in a cage and do not bother with handling. She is really pretty, lets me scratch her face, and it is less stress on the two of us if I do not bother with trying to hold her. She was never handled by previous owners and she is an adult, so I have no reason to do so now..

3) Same as what is outside, make sure UVB light is used, as these reptile do need it.

Hope this helps some, if their are any other Q's just ask.
 
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