Buying a Pet Iguana? 5 Things to Consider FIRST!!
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- Buying a pet iguana can be exciting, but in this video I'll give you 5 things to consider. Pet Iguana care is very important to know and understand. This video is to make sure you understand your pet iguana and everything that comes with it. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on Instagram
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I had an Iguana now for 15 years and my number one recommendation for the poop problem is: Get them a big water basin that you still can carry. They really like to poop into water. After they did it, pick it up, put it in the toilet and refill.
Or a cat toilet th-cam.com/video/6x0KqIQPSVo/w-d-xo.html
Really?
Actually you can housetrain an iguana. I had one in my youth and she was taught that she can't come out of terrarium unless "business" has been done. Just point the place in terrarium floor and opening the doors and letting her out when it's done. ^^
She learned quite fast that that was the toilet. Never pooped in the apartment. Just like a cat, went back to terrarium to poop.
I connected a 50 gallon tub to a drain and a ball valve.
@@matthewmarty5983I wanna see that
I had Iguanas growing up. They pee/pooped the same time every day. I wouldn't let them out of their cage until after they did. They figured this out and became paper trained. They'd bang on the side of the cage to let me know. Eventually, they simply lived in my bedroom and would climb back into their cage to mess. Took a while but I yard trained them in a similar way.
I papertrained my 2 iguanas. Like puppies let out in papered corner. Keep it there till they go. Do it every day after they eat. They would head to paper all by them selves in a short time !!!!
Love this!! I wish pet stores were required to give people this information before buying an Iguana.
Unfortunately, most pet stores are in it for the money. There was a huge fiasco that happened in the town where I live involving Petland stores because it was discovered they were purchasing puppies and other animals from Mills and not qualified, certified breeders.
@@chicodepuertorico1450 this is so true. some pet store does not actually care about the animals but money
Thanks for the heads up! Was going to purchase one today as a baby for $35 and thought to myself, I need to research before I make a bad decision. And the con’s definitely out weigh the pros to me. Thanks again!
Ohhh Ik they get big, that’s what I want😂
The size great until they chase you out of the room.
Big huh? 😏
@@brandonthomas4175 Brandon do you want mom to take away your computer again
@@leohagan5274 LMAO
@@brandonthomas4175 why did i know.i would see an answer like that 🤣🤣
It's so good of you to do this so people don't buy an animal they cannot handle and the poor creature suffers. Very cool how you lay out these facts and hopefully it deters folks who aren't meant to care for lizards. Super kind of you on their behalf, really.
They are cute. Good luck. Aloha.
His beautiful.
My iguana,has a litter box where he does his business EVERYTIME!!
He doesn't poop every day, almost every fortnight.
He's almost 6 feet long.
Salute from Denmark 🇩🇰
You can avoid the nail clipping if you put some ruff tile for it to climb on inside it’s enclosure. It will grind down over time works for lots of reptiles
Thanks a lot!! It's seriously a really big pain trying to clip my iguanas nails because she starts whipping the second I start clipping them
Yea thats a good idea. Thanks for telling that I have never heard that before. I've never owned lizards but have always liked them and thought about getting one. This has been amazing information
What do you mean by ruff tile? Like sand paper or a rock lookalike tile ?
Love your energy bro made me want one
The attitude of my changed when I put them in the outdoor enclosure where I can actually hold them where there not trying to kill me
Thank you for this helpful video. I'm going to get one soon from a local rescue. Such cool creatures! Any suggestions for proper enclosures would be greatly appreciated!
Great video! I was considering getting an iguana but I see that I have alot to think about🤔. Thanks! Your video is very informative🤗 Btw, she is beautiful💚
Thank you!
@@devinereptiles5275how is the beater dragons?
They are nice to keep in a nice garden with mini pond
Yes I have done a lot of research
Thank you for the information you gave, nice videos, I'm about to buy two lizard's, and wanted to have some information first so.. 👍🏻
Sorry for the late response!!! That’s awesome. Thanks for the love.
Hey .. everyone Moniee-Mon, is watching thanks for the info vedios keep doing what'cha do best God bless ya!.
Thanks man. God bless you as well
thankyou very informative, great info. Was considering purchasing one, this is exactly what I was looking for. The "before you buy", info. Sub'd
Wow thanks!!!
When I was a kid I had one and my friends and I were at PetCo regularly. One day someone brought in a full grown Iguana they found. It was so pretty... I wish I talked my mom into taking it.
So cute!!!
I was geared up to look into getting an iguanna until the end....shittong and pissing everywhere is like caring for a child.... that's definitely high maitenance, can they be potty trained at all? Good on you man for loving these beautiful creatures!
I’m looking to buy my daughter one for her birthday of course I’ll be the one taking care of it
Yes. I tell everyone this. Don’t buy your kids a reptile unless you plan to take care of it lol.
I am buying one me and my dad are taking care of it.
@@devinereptiles5275 can u share us the way you take care to it?
Would i be able to humidify via daily 20 min baths, let my room be its tank w/lights standing off the floor w/rocks etc to the side w/water (they usually poop in same spot or in water), & give it calcium via it's diet but occasional powder?
I was not up on all of this when I had my first eguana, all I knew about was a heat rock, so I took her back to the to the pet store.
I've been wanting one but now I'm not sure. Thanks though , that was a lot of good information . I really would have never imagined having to clean up after them daily like that. I really don't think i have the time to properly take care of one now. I was picturing building it a cage with a heat lamp and tossing in some food every day and that would be about it. You crushed my dreams lol
I had one for 14 years and loved this guy but it's a commitment. When he was still young and I was in high school I've been asked more than I can count whether I cut myself with razor blades. My forearms were scarred all over I still have some thin marks even though it was almost 15 years ago. Bite to the hand took it out of commission for a month and had one emergency visit to the hospital after he bit my leg so hard, muscles came out and I had to be stiched. But that was expected. The poop and pee was not. It is incredible how much they do that and how much of it there is. Mine figured a way to open up his enclosure came out shat all over the room, smeared it on the walls and my bed more than once.
Do yourself a favor and get smaller monitor lizard or a bearded dragon.
Yeeah me to😔
They get bigger if you buy them crickets to eat, they love cricket's it gives them the protein they need too.
Green Iguanas are probably my favorite of the iguana family!!!
how do they baskkwanna get one but i’m not sure where they bask
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Awesome!
In the wild, how do they get calcium?
very informative, hopefully prevents people to buy one without considering your 5 tips
Thank you for making this video I am getting a female green iguana like yours and her name will be lizzie after the croc from rampage
Thanks for the like!
How do they get calcium in the wild?
What about the CB El Salvador Green Iguana
So I have a question if it has babys do I let it stay with the babies or will it attack them similar to a bearded dragon just without the eating part?
Thanks for the video! Just so you are aware, there are plenty of plants that are high in calcium.
What is the age of the iguana present in your video sir?
Everyone has backlash on iguanas and stuff. I do agree, people don't treat them right, but they aren't outright terrible. They just require extensive care, and if you can actually care for your lizard they can be very good pets. I may be a bit biased as my first pet reptile a few years ago was an iguana, and now he's doing perfectly fine. If you have the money, they can be great.
Couldn’t I keep these outdoors in Florida year round ??
Mine got sick at 16 and died (from one month of age) but it was really easy to paper train it.
I have a T albino Iguana. He is almost 2. And honestly he is the love of my life. What I to know is how much Calcium and how much Calcium D3 should a give him. I have asked, I have researched but I don't get much of a definitive answer
Yes I agree. We dust hers 2-3 times a week. But you want to make sure you compliment it with the correct lighting. I also take mine outside as often as possible so she can get that direct sunlight, nothing is better then that. Idk if youve seen the cage I use but they’re pretty cheap and work great.
Sorry but I had to say a few more things. Last week I put a picture but I didn't know that it had a lot of mirror in it and it was shaking it's dolap and I was like what are you doing? Well I put my hand in the front and she ran up on me and started biting my finger and turned around and tail whipped me I was just shocked like you don't know. So I don't know if I even trust it anymore what do you think???
@7:35 Well that answers that. Thanks for saving me a lot of money. :)
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I have a Colombian red . I had him for 7 years now he's been acting wierd I don't know of he's sick he's half my length I'm 6. 2 he's been lazy but also . Really opening his jaw alot should I seek a vet or is he oke lmk please
I just got one Thursday a Red iguana.... Just subscribe to ur channel... Gotta learn more....
That’s awesome.
I got one too bro!!!!
We can crush dried egg shell for calcium
Couldnt you put a pool of water in their enclosure since I know iguanas like to swim
Thats a fine lizard. I have 2 bearded dragons. I have 4 green iguanas and they do get huge. And shes beautiful
I have never owned a reptile before. In the future I would like to buy a baby iguana male i will keep it in a huge cage what should I feed it tho I know they don't eat meat and i would like to free roam the room it's in when it gets big enough i will train it to never leave the room i would like tips to keep it warm when it's free roamed. I have only owned a hamster before so just tell me anything that should help out. And do you know if they usually Live longer then their owners
I would say just do some research on all of this. I do have a video showing what we feed her. Just don’t go into an iguana thinning if you do this or that that everything will be great. You have about a 10% chance of that. People that let them free roam have litter box trained them. When they use the bathroom it is ALOT and very messy
I have a question. My iguana Georgy, he will love all on my and lick all over me and play with me and then all of a sudden he will bite me. He is not biting really hard or shaking like they usually do when they bite but it still hurts. Is there any reason why you can think that he would do this. We were told that she was 2 when we got him and we have been working with he over the last year. Please help. I love him to death but I am still scared of him.
I have always wanted to own an iguana but never did because of my parents.
I recently bought a house and I told my wife that I’m gonna get an iguana whether you like it or not haha. However knowing that these dinosaurs can get pretty big. I do have a question of the size of the cage. If I were to buy one, would it be bad if I started him or her off with a big cage? Rather than doing the small aquarium?
You did mention about heat. I live about an hour outside of Chicago IL and it could get pretty cold up here. Would I have to add extra heating sources during the winter?
As long as it was a heating pad or a hot rock at night. I did that. Big cage was great.
Thnx
I've been considering getting a green iguana how long does it take to be fully grown
Generally pretty fast so to speak. 3-5 years in general
You have an awesome communicating accent like black man and its good....where you from?
I had a baby iguana 🦎 be had many other pets but the iguana was just the only thing she be ever felt atached to he died a month ago and ever since he died I’ve not been feeling myself
Any tips just got iguana today built a enclosure similar to yours
Watch the wiring, make sure they aren’t getting their nails caught. I made this mistake
I recently got a young green iguana she's about a foot and a half long any tips for a begginer
Buckle your seatbelt it’s about to get crazy 😂😂. Just really dial into her food, lighting and humidity. I love having a outside cage I can put her in during the hot summer days. Nothing better for these guys then natural sunlight.
I came home and my husband and my boys went and bought a 3 month old iguana from a reptile store. Is there any way I could send you a picture of the set up the store sold them. I want her to do well I'm already in love with her. I want her to have a great life. I don't know what I'm doing tho. Ever since I got home I have been doing research on what to do and there is so much. Please help me because I'm the one that is going to take care of her. I have so many questions.
Yes on IG.
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Can iguana leg grow back when I got he was missing his foot
No only the tail will grow back
i have a baby green iguana any tips for the enclosure
Yes. Keep the humidity high, eating well and calcium. Would recommend having some kinda cage outside... nothing better then natural sunlight. ( but don’t put an aquarium out side)
TY for this vid♥️Lost me at daily poop/pee 😳~I still think they’re beautiful though 🦎♥️
Uncle does an iguana need uv light all the time
No. Only heat at night. Other then that ues
Best place to keep them is outside. I live in Florida and they are everywhere in my yard. I find those and Panther Chameleons everywhere.
If u have a nice warm climate yes this is true but if u live in a place like me in Canada definitely not. Those ones need an enclosure
I just got a baby iguana yesterday I need help seeing if I am doing the best for him
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how often should i bathe my iguana?
I bathe Mine 2-4 times a week. Sometimes to help shed, or to get poop off of her. Just depends on how your humidity is as well.
im thinking of getting an iguana but i dont know what type🤔 have any suggestions?
I’ve only ever had green iguanas. However I’ve heard rock iguanas are awesome.
Sir, may I ask with you? The green iguana in the philippines,if an biting,no have poison?
No
I have a baby iguana
This guy is cool. I just want to add that I've found they do better if they have the run of the house, or at least a room, as opposed to a cage or tank. Also they require direct sunlight for that vitamin D that the gentleman spoke of. You put them in a spot where the sun shines in, and they will just spred out and bask. When they're through they will walk into a shaded area. They love to have their belly rubbed, and are extremely intelligent...
UV-light does not get through glass of windows, thats the problem
@@Cornsnake94 Move to the tropics. 🙂
Sir my green baby igweana drope his tail will it grow back
Yes. But not the same
I hope you also like blue tongue skinks as well
Im from malaysia so do i need to keep iguana in heat place?
Yes
I live in Canada and its currently winter so if I want to buy a iguana should I buy a heat pad?
No, you won’t need a heat pad. Just ceramic heaters and the proper lights
@@devinereptiles5275 ok thanks
Beautiful 😍😘🦎
I am buying an Iguana in a few days. I have 10 years of reptile experience. I will not need an enclosure because my baby is gonna be a free roamer. My husband has 2 bearded dragons that have never seen a cage in their lives. (Well maybe when they were tiny babies) so yeah my new iguana is gonna be a free roamer!!! I can't wait to get him..... I'm getting a male too...
hide recommendations?
For how big?
Può dare colpi di coda pericolosi, da adulto?
Check out Clint's Reptiles for his take on the Green Iguana. It's hysterical! 😂
Bro I really wish I watched this before buying my iguana
Lol. It happens.
She opened the door for that one and I'm sure she ain't playing 👀
how often do i feed my iguana 🦎 ??????
Everyday
I recommend a generous amount of old bay after a thorough lemon wash.
Interesting. I’ve never done that
They live for like 20 years btw just wanted to let you know my mom bought 1 without me knowing they get big it's still a baby and am now currently trying to tame it and get a bound with it
Milk Etc Lettuce etc
The one you have in this video did you raise it from a baby ?
No, sadly enough I basically rescued her from from a local reptile show that came to town, the people had her in a tub and you could see all of her bones. We had to syringe feed her for a couple weeks and then find out what she would eat since they were only feeding her crickets. She’s a punk but we still love her
I’m trying to take care of all my pets so my mom gets an iquana for me 🤩❤️
Hahaha yes!!
She looks great... i just got a beautiful one ans I would like to know how to tame my iguana it is less than 1 year old
Handle it as much as possible with confidence. Make sure it’s enclosure is where it can always see you when you’re walking around the house as well. They are tough as many say they might not ever get comfortable. Mine is a punk lol. But after a few mins she calms down. I just did a video on gloves that seem to help not only your arms from getting tore up but makes them feel more comfortable because they can grip it better. Those gloves link are in the description.
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i heard they are free in FLA.....
Haha no doubt
You took a hell of a chance letting him be free by sitting him on your head cause like you said if it jumps you ain't gon catch him cause he's going straight to those trees.
Yes I know. But I can feel when she’s think about running. This was a long time ago and she’s still going strong
Green iguans are the biggest species right
Yes
i have never owned a iguana and i am getting a blue iguana soon are they good pets it not ?
They take a special person lol. I would just do a lot of research. And watch a lot of guys that have them. Just expect a large powerful butthead. And if you’re lucky they might be ok. I love them but they’re not for everyone.
Will iguanas still carry salmonella in their poop even if you buy them from a good breeder?
I let my 5’8 one have free range of the house. Until an open window happened😭💔 he made the local news and newspapers
I don't know what is going on with my eguana, I can't get close to her she will bite me tail whip me and I will have my room mate get her and he said that she is getting really hard to get I put my cane in the cage and petted her with it and she loved it.
They can be tough. Sometimes you just get that one that thinks everyone is out to get them. Don’t give up and try something else if one thing doesn’t work out.
Still want one.
Same once I have a apartment to myself
Alright I think I’ll go buy a Bearded Dragon instead. Better choice for a beginner?
As babies they both have their challenges. But I think the bearded is the better one overall.
@@devinereptiles5275 How about buying a juvenile Bearded Dragon or one that’s already an adult? Although if I buy an adult Bearded Dragon would their lifespan already be almost half over? I heard Bearded Dragons live 8 to 10 years 15 if very well cared for?
@@ryancentnarowicz you should buy a baby if you have the time to hold him at least once a day and it has to have certain vitamins or they will become crippled like my mother's did
My eguana peed on me the other day and there was no poop in there and it shot out 4 feet I guess she was mad at me. This tripped me out.
Man I’ve had them to that down the back of my down to the back of my legs… it’s awful haha
Iguanas are so beautiful. If only they would stop growing about halfway, they would be perfect.
That is a lotta lizard! :-D
Go to South Florida ,you can get them for free
they shouldnt eat a lot of kale, it steals their calcium
Why does your wife have to prep the food?
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