Green Iguanas SUCK! 3 Reasons Why YOU Should Never Get One!
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Green iguanas used to be EVERYWHERE! But you never see them in pet shops anymore. Ever wonder why? Let's go over why Green Iguanas SUCK and what species make much better pets!
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My sons and I are starting to get huge into reptiles. We have 2 ball pythons and many geckos. I live in windsor (so southern Ontario) could you please recommend some semi budget 120 gallon enclosures because everything on Amazon says it isn't available.
Congrats on the engagement by the way.
I wanted one growing up.. until I got older and did research..
Thing needs a larger enclosure than the bedroom I had 🤣
A few years ago i was thinking about getting a green iguana, a friend of mine had an adult and asked me to pet sit for her for a couple of weeks by the time she came to pick him up i knew that an iguana is not the pet for me. I think if more people had the experience of looking after a pet (especially reptiles) they would find out that there not the right pet for them without putting an animals life at risk and massively reduce the number in rescues
My thoughts exactly
Anyone thinking about getting a pet or a child should look after someone else’s to gain experience, learn what they’re getting into, and decide whether or not it’s right for them
It’s one thing to read about the challenges involved and think “Yeah I can do that” and another thing to actually *do* them and realize “Yeah there’s no way I can manage this for the next 15-20 years of my life @_@ “
I agree! I had the exact same type of experience with a parrot and I’m so grateful lol
@@lizb111. Grateful?
My green iguana story is when I first moved to Florida in 1976 I got a job working for Jones and Scully. The site if the nursery was near Miami International Airport. There was an animal importer that was near by that was broken into before I moved there and in pervious years they even had a problem of iguanas eating cattleya flowers. Anyway after work after a thunderstorm had passed stretched out on the road was a good 4 foot iguana. So I leapt out of my 1968 Camaro locking the keys in the car with the engine running, at least I put it in park!. I also found out quickly that green iguanas half dead in Chicago are not what a wild iguana is like. Tail whips draw blood and the claws are really sharp! So I walk back to the nursery warehouse to get a box and a coat hanger to pop the lock. BTW those iguanas were from South America and were very cold sensitive the freeze of 1977 really did a number on them, they did come back from being cold stunned but they just shut down wouldn't eat and just starved to death. The real iguana problem started with the 80's iguana boom when ranched animals were brought in from El Salvador , pacific coast of Central America they had a lot more cold resistance.
when he pulled out the iguana my leopard gecko said wow diamond got big 😂
Haahaha
Green iguana was my second ever reptile .rescued him 3 years ago . His puppy dog tame now but man he was hard work and man he takes up soooo much space .
Great video, Adam. I really love your format, your style, your editing, and your content. In my opinion, you are a shining example of what's great for reptile content on TH-cam
Iguana owner of 3 years here I have 3 of them and for anyone has one in my experience they get more docile the bigger they get and the more space they have. I keep 2 of mine in a 8x4x7 foot grow tent and being able to actually go into their enclosure a place they're comfortable in and spend time with them has worked wonders when for me when it comes to handling
I do also always wear gloves when handling them because... claws super sharp and grow really quickly
Good video. I had a green iguana named Harley for 9 years, you make many good points. I bought mine in the late 80s before the internet obviously. There really was no information out there besides a few herp mags, word of mouth and maybe if you were lucky an knowledgeable guy at the pet shop. We just kind of learned by doing. Harley was mellow most of the time, but he was always kind of cranky. I ended up gifting him to my brother when he moved down south so Harley could be kept outside, and moved on to my next project: A Nile monitor. I must be a glutton for punishment.
Yeah suprised you didn’t also go for a Savannah monitor
Franky was like "Hey lil mama lemme whisper in ya ear. Get yoself togetha go and buy some new gear."
Hahahahahaha
I had a huge Green iguana 25 years ago. Very large but also very docile. He was awesome and a great experience. I had several others but none as large and none that I held on to for a long time back in the day (mid 90's). They eventually made them illegal to have here in Maine. I would certainly get another one if the opportunity arose but I have lots of experience and the space for them. If I did not, I would not. Know and understand your capabilities.
Hey Adam. You are always killing it with your vids. Love ‘em. Doug is a beautiful beast. You can tell He loves his pets and scratchies. Frankie is adorable too. The pet trade is a bit difficult to figure out…what you can have in your state, country, county… gets crazy lol. Thanks for another great vlog! ❤
You’re the best!
Green iguana was the first reptile I ever bought when I was 13.... Got him for $20 at a pet store lol. Things were great... until he got huge. From that moment, I always fully researched every reptile before buying so I knew what I was getting myself into lol. Love iguanas but definitely would not recommend them to 99% of people as pets.
You’re definitely not wrong! But because I have one of those very rare calm green iguanas I want to disagree, haha. I’m very fortunate that our male is very chill, well mannered and big sweetheart. And he’s a six foot, 22lb monster. That said, the cost to feed is nuts, his enclosure is massive and cost a ton to build, plus just the time to work with him is very time consuming. Great pet IF you have the proper means to care for them and a BIGGER IF you get a calm-mannered one. My last one lived to be 25 and he was also a great iguana so I’m lucky to have good experiences with them.
Great video!
Green iguanas can eat pellets, so you can use less greens. My green and red iguana Tiger was raised on pellets and is 12 years old now and grew to 4 ft in 2 years. I did a video on her second birthday. I think they make great pets when cared for properly. They do know the difference between male and female humans. Of course the Cayman Brac rock iguana is a better choice, seeing that they are the smartest reptile in the world, which I have proven with videos.
My husband and I have a female green iguana. She'll turn 10 in July, and it's been quite a journey. She's used to us handling her, and is pretty chill, but as much as we love her, they don't belong in an enclosure or medium- cold weather, they seriously need heat, sunlight, humidity and specific nutrients.
I have a female Green Iguana,named Karen, and she lives up to her name. She can also be very sweet when she wants to be. She is 3 years old and already almost 5 feet. I turned a walk-in closet into to her enclosure, but I leave it open, so she also free roams my room when she wants.
Beautiful engagement ring, Trish!! You did well, Adam!
Thank you! 😊
I had a huge male around 20 years ago he passed away about 10 years ago he was older when I got him❤ he is one of my favorite pets I have ever owned I barely kept him in his enclosure because he didn't want to be in it he wanted to be out with me and my cats and the kids. He never tried to hurt anybody with his mouth or his tail the only time I had to be careful is if we had pizza he would run straight for the box he loved pepperonis for some reason LOL😊😊
Hey you think you can do a vid on the good/bad of chameleons? Would love a that ! Thanks Adam ❤
Great suggestion!
Thanks !
If I was to ever get one I would need to own a couple of greenhouses, 1 for fruits and veggies and 1 for its home. Ive been wanting 1 anyways but still think it would be amazing to essentially set up a room for an animal
They took over around here, were eating everything. Had to start cooking to reverse the disaster!
I've wanted one of these since I was like 9 years old, and I can't get over it. I recently found a place that sales them and omg I'm shook, but still eager! You should explain a little more on this one and also the blue axanthic iguana!!!! Pretty pretty pretty please!
I'm vacationing in costa rica and the spinny tailed iguana is about 10 to 1 ratio to the green iguana. But there's lots everywhere
Such a cool species too
My brother’s iguana, dog, was free-roaming most of the time and could usually be found on the cat tree. The cats thought about protesting but dog pulled his tail back and bobbed his head and the cats remembered they had somewhere else they would rather be. When he had to be contained he was content to be in the sunroom. His was constantly handled and very relaxed, though he thought my sister smelled pretty and flirted with her, by biting her nose. I enjoyed living with dog but I would never get an iguana for myself.
I had one I let run loose and was potty trained. She’s just stay by her perch and heat source though. Would eat out my hand. Would bite and whip the shit out of you if you approached too fast or the wrong way.
I’m So glad that iguanas aren’t nearly as popular in the hobby as they were back in the early and mid 90s. They used to be at every damn pet store then and few had any idea what they truly entailed - do there were so many released or given up.
My friend rescued 2 of them and he literally gave them a bedroom of their own. This was in LA so the weather cooperated and they also had an outdoor area but they were pretty nasty to boot but at least they weee well taken care of. He used to joke ‘in lieu of a wife’ he had the Dino-twins.
I've had them for over 30 years.. ended up getting a cages by design enclosure (7 feet tall) and it has worked out great
Shot out to Matt!! 🤘 He is an awesome editor. He also has a criminally underrated channel.. Miztik Animals
My rhino iguana, I got as a hatchling is a little over a year old now. He has never tried to bite or tail whip me. I suggest this species if you have the space and resources, because it genuinely seems to enjoy attention. It raises up to be petted when I come around, and is a very sweet animal.
I have 2 green iguanas, i intended to only have 1, but my brother and his gf essentially gave me their iguana 3 months after i got mine. So i have been working on bigger enclosures for mine now since theirs was bigger he got the bigger outdoor enclosure. So my girl needs a new cage made but gotta get to work on that soon.
I highly recommend growing your own greens hydroponically. You can set up a garden in a plastic home depot bin for very very cheap and set up a few gardens. I have 4 going and am constantly growing greens for my cuban rock iguana.
Great idea!
As a kid I ignorantly owned green iguanas & red eared sliders (THEE WORST PETS for any beginner let alone a 90s kid). No UVB, NO humidity, no strong basking spot, poor nutrition unfortunately. I blame my 10yr old self but most of the blame goes to the poorly regulated pet industry at the time. But now that I am aware of both. Id probably never own them again.
I agree 100000% bro
I had Fluffy's care on a routine too, timers for his lights, prepped several days of his fresh food at the same time on the same days every week, he had free roaming of the house but mostly he chose to be on his book shelf by my desk. A piece of masking tape on his lights i wrote the date i replaced his UVB bulb last so i knew when to replace it, and when it was warm, i did have him outside in a large wire enclosure i built. Routine makes everything easier once you have it set.
Woody Standstill was my iguana and he was almost 6 feet long from nose to tail. I got him from an Aunt and whose son wanted one and then decided it was to much. I already had Retic (Sir Hiss A Lot, we got this guy from Grandpa when he was too old to care for him) that had his own room with space to spare. Woody was not handleable when I got him and after a few years, he was pretty great. I kept them both until I had my first born and had to rehome them (Sir was big enough to get the kid and Woody required way to much attention with a newborn). A different uncle built Woody an amazing enclosure outside where he lived for the rest of his life and Sir went to live with the fella down the road who had snakes of his own (he bought rats from me. 😂) and was still there when I moved 5 years later.
I think about the food is alr i always have those foods but the temperature is kinda the problem but i do live in chatnooga its litterally always humanity exsoecially in the summer.
Green Iguanas are my favorite reptile! I’m on a mission to change the perception of people knowing them as just the invasive species from Florida. They are definitely very intelligent and each one has a unique personality!
I had one as a kid, he was moody AF. One time I was laying on my bed and he was out, and he popped his head over the footboard of the bed which stuck up a bit, looked at me, the Jaws theme started playing and he charged me bit me and whipped me with his tail. he was pretty smart though if I left his light on which I did once or twice he would whip the side of the cage which was an old record player case, it had foldable plexi glass lids two of em, and it was very large, so he wasn't shipping a solid glass case, but anyway, he was cool but definetly had an attitude.
Love the vids like always! My uncle had a green iguana for i think 9 years, his name was spike, and he was about 5 ft and around 14 lbs. Was always cool to see him, very mellow and chill, he had literally a whole bedroom in his house as his enclosure.
Years ago a kid in the neighborhood had a green iguana he’d bring down to visit. The iguana was very sweet and well socialized…but still young…maybe 2.5to 3 feet long. He’d hang out with me in the back yard, enjoy scratches and wander around in the grass.
My wife and I have really been considering getting into iguanas lately. Probably Cubans, but are considering all species. We live in Texas and have the resources to design hide boxes for the winter period. But they will definitely live outside year round if we decide to go ahead with it.
You didn't mention the crap witch is by far the worst part of keeping iguana's.
no doubt!
Potty train it. Our girl is 2 years old and potty trained.
That Fiji Banded Iguana is a beauty!
Sure is!
green iguanas awesome pets if handled from day one and frequently. ive owned two one from 2008-2012 she pasted away from being egg-bound. the second one currently my is 5.5yrs old got her when she was 3-6 months old in jan 2019 and shes still going strong. both really tame from everyday handling, and supervised roaming around the house in the rooms that we are in at the moment. biggest factor is making the iguanas understand it shares the space in the house with everyone in there and other pets if have them. iguanas do herd themselves in large groups so they have the social ability to be see everything in the house as part oof its mess/colony when properly socialized. cat tress are also a good to have in your house for them so the have something to climb around on outside their inclosure especially if you have other pets and they want some space from your dog.
My green iguana Jorge is awesome
that's so great to hear!
For the question at the end huge enclosure and big garden
Surprised you didn't mention a Tegu as alternative.
Clint has a VS video of green iguana VS Australian water dragon. Another good alternative? Although it needs a water area. But from what I've seen online these are great animals, even wild AWDs can act quite tame towards humans.
I know first hand that Green iguanas are terrible pets. Doug is actually pretty chill and a pretty good boy. I'm glad you took him in and restored his health. I just get the general feeling that your bias toward the species may inhibit the potential yours and Doug's relationship. Maybe try handling him more, even if he's naughty sometimes. See what happens.
I went to an animal college. We had a green iguana there called Merlin. He didn’t like men but loved the girls. However he would become aggressive if you were on your period. So it sucked because it was embarrassing at 16/17 for the whole class to know every time your period came because you wouldn’t go near Merlin lol.
we have a huge blue colored green iguana. Its probably 30 pounds now and close to six feet with his tail. We have had him since he was a baby. He is puppy dog tame and loves attention but during mating season he can be cranky. His enclosure had to be custom built and now he basically free roams in his own bedroom. You definitely need lots of patience and space for these guys.
Hey I helped pick that thumbnail! I love that you’ve been doing more than top 5’s!
I have 2. A baby and a 3 footer. The baby is skittish and lightning fast. Like teleportation fast. My larger one is more mellow but still has an attitude sometimes. The worst part of green iguanas in my opinion is the claws. Expect to bleed every single time you hold one. At least until they get used to getting nails trimmed. Which takes time. Definitely not a good choice for kids. I live in Texas and keep them outside during the warm months.
Imagine adopting a cat that doesn't really like you that much and you have to keep it warm and feed it veggies. That's what it's like having an iguana. Lol
Just live in south Florida, a green Iguana or two will adopt you haha. My cousin who lives just outside of Miami always has a few wild ones hanging around in his yard.
u know what lizard doesnt suck...savannah monitors....just saying lol
That’s fair
What ever said or not, Green Iguanas are my favorite lizards. Actually tops second place after veiled Chameleons.
I've had green iguanas for 30 years and I agree, they can definitely be a handful. My girl was the sweetest cuddly animal, but both my boys were of the aggressive kind. Especially the last guy that sadly died at the age of 19 a week ago, leaving me absolutely heartbroken. He was a dangerous weapon for 10 years. That's something that people need to be prepared to deal with. I've been to hospital, he's been to the vet, because of his aggressions. But for the last five years he was the sweetest boy. That said, they get big, cost money (energy) I live in the UK. Eat a lot, and it's difficult to find someone who can reliably look after them, so I have sacrificed a lot of spontaneous going away on holiday.
Just one thing: please tell the keeper to not touch them on the head. They really don't like it. Your guy there isn't too fond of it either.
Generally, I think if people are committed and do their home work, iguanas are awesome pets and they live long (up to 30 if cared for properly).
sounds about right
@@WickensWickedReptiles Definitely. I'd be so prepared to take on another big male, even if aggressive. My big boy has taught me everything I needed to know. For me, there's no question. Green iguanas forever.
I was gonna say, before you brought up his reactions to men vs women, that he looked SO much more comfy in your zookeeper's hands! 😆 I'm so glad he has a home where he'll be treated right and can be happy and healthy!♥
Good evening Adam, Doug is a cutie pie, I've had a friend when I was a teen the had a green iguana, that thing would always whip anybody with its tail constantly lol, also seeing videos of iguanas scaring the crap out of people in the pool I find hilarious. But enough ranting I hope you and your fiance have a wonderful day and I will see you again on Thursday
He is a cutie pie
Id get one on a heartbeat,i have a lewisi, but would love to rescue a green. They are so awesome.
They are great
I've always longed to visit blizzard florida and feast upon the free iguanas. But if I were to befriend one, I'd treat em like a cool tropical dog. I'd have someone to eat my indoor garden trimmings.
Unfortunately most iguanas do not receive the proper requirements to live a happy healthy life in captivity
very true!!
My first experience with reptiles was in 10th grade. My science class had a large green iguana.
Yes it's cage was a little small, but we didn't know better in the 90s.
For 3 years I took care of that animal. And the snake that came later.
It was slightly defensive to most people, but I learned his body language and really began to bond with it.
My parents wouldn't let me keep him so I have no idea what happened to him.
I would love one in my home, but live in FL.
i think the only mammals sutible for me are rodents, but many birds and lizards are also sutible for me
That’s fair
Great overview! The cost of the greens isn’t what has me pumping the breaks on lizards, but also the increased prep labor that goes with their feeding and care. I won’t take on any animal I’m not certain I can care for.
Totally! I agree
Awh man I was expecting a click bait video
Not this time
Love it ❤
Thanks !!
turtles too, amazing but can flood your house (give me doug)
Hahahahah
How much does a baby iguana cost?
Totally agree, I was a teenager in the 90's and we didn't know what we were taking on! Ended up having to build an enclosure that took up half my bedroom. I was sold a heat rock, and we didn't know about uvb at the time so he probably didn't live his best life. Loved that dude though!
There are a couple of area rescues with these, and I would love to have one, but I don't have the space.
For sure!
My male iguana hated men and it was worse at specific times of the month.
That makes sense
I remember as a kid seeing these for sale at so many pet shops even a few of those like horrible pet shops that you find in malls, my cousin actually got one when he was a kid from a friend. Short moral of the story is when they go through puberty they are absolute nightmares to deal with, my cousin is still to this day missing part of his pinky.
I own a green iguana and they’re great pets for those who do their research.💯
That’s fair for sure
Have one, wouldn't recommend it to anyone. That being said I love mine and having him has been extremely hard work but also very rewarding.
Oh no doubt
DOUGIE
The man
I have 1 massive enclosure love it not for everyone
Totally agree with this
I loved having Fluffy! He was my iguana that was supposed to be for my daughter (she named him) he attached to me. He did get big, he could be agressive about certain colors or when he saw his reflection. His care was a bit more complicated but that works for me, i for some reason enjoy doing minute, detail oriented stuff. Twice a week i would chop up Fluffy salad of mixed greens, carrot, green beans, squash, zuchini, ect... into bite sized pieces and added vitamin powder and alfalfa pellets to it. We did have to make a lot more changes to our own lives to accomodate him. But most of the time he was like a large scaly dog. He didnt live in an indoor cage, he ha several resting places on top of bookshelves and entertainment center with water pans, heat mats and UVB lights hanging over then but he had a favorite shelf. He had a good temperament with people, i was always taking him to the schools for my kids classes. I miss him so much.
Weird thing about them, Fluffy was extremely routine oriented. He wanted to do the same things every single day at the same time. I have ADD and horrible at keeping time. I realized after a while i had begun to use Fluffy's routine to help me keep up with what i needed to do, like when to pick up my kids from school.
Great video as always. I remember my sister getting one back in the 90s
That's awesome
I’m early yay
Heyyyy
@@WickensWickedReptiles hi love your vids
To me they are the best looking lizard species 🦎. The Godzilla of 98 is literally based off one of these design wise.
Yeah best looking lizard but extremely challenging to care for . But these would definitely be on my list to own if I win the lottery
Your channel is very good at this topic here, I support you
Thanks for that!
You are the best TH-cam ever have a super day have have great day have a nice day
Ohhh thank you
Temperamental issues is not the way to describe it. Owning an Iguana you will most certainly end up in the hospital at some point. It’s an animal the establishes complex hierarchies in the wild which makes them in all respects one of the most challenging animals to own. That small foot long lizard will eventually grow and go through down right dangerous behaviours. They have no problem chasing you out of rooms, or randomly flipping a switch and jumping at you. You can do a quick google of iguana bites and see how bad the damage is, almost removing fingers. They are in all respects animals that responds much better with the hands off approach. Complex enrichment on top Of target training and a large challenging enclosure will help in building tolerance. When breeding season hit males and females are both extremely unpredictable and dangerous. They react to seemingly random things…different colours on clothes may set them off, scents like deodorant. That time of the month (not to be graphic) for ladies can make the difference between a lizard that is tolerant of you or a lizard that will corner you in a room and put you in a dangerous situation. Iguanas themselves do not suck, they are absolutely amazing animals and for someone who is equipped they can be rewarding captives if you give them respect. I’ve rescued 7 iguanas from people who were either hurt or realized the they were well on their way to it. Iguanas as “pets” suck. Don’t do it. Stay far away. Don’t get one if you think a large lizard is going to make you look cool. Many smaller more rewarding species are more readily available. Ctenosaura pectinata are a medium difficulty lizard that gets to a great size and won’t tear a hole in you. Chinese water dragons for a dedicated keeper.
This. I experience all of the above, but once you build trust on both sides, they're amazing animals. My favourite dragons and I'll definitely adopt another male again. I prefer males due to the size and no eggbounding issues. Just love a big lizard. Iguanas are definitely something else. Cute, stubborn, intelligent, cheeky, funny, sweet, engaging, curious. And above all: so beautiful.
@@StellaDeleuze No doubt they are amazing animals, but tame and trust are not words I would ever use for an iguana. They can be quite tolerant. Then the next minute they are cornering you in a room trying to hurt you. They aren’t suited for captivity.
@@trevor866 I have to disagree with this. My girl was an amazingly tame one who sought me out for a snuggle and trusted me, as well as I trusted her. With my big boy who was an absolute terror for 10 years, I had to learn to trust him and he had to learn to trust me. Eventually this happened and he turned into a big cuddly boy. I could tend to him if he needed to be checked over for anything. He'd let me do what I needed to do. These animals have a full range of emotion and I know he knew I would only do things to him (even if uncomfortable) that are needed.
It's hard to describe, but if you know your animal and can read iguana, you don't have a lot of problems. Most important to note is to not make them submissive so that they just 'allow you to touch them' but to trust you that much that they actually seek your company. That's when you have achieved the ultimate 'relationship' with your pet and that's what I had with my girl, as well as my boy. It takes times, patience, knowledge, and hard work. 🙂
My Iguana scratches me, he gets moody, he takes up a ton of space, I'm quite sure he makes me a criminal in the state of Florida because of the fact they're banned now, but... He's worth it. Iguanas are SMART. Meaning they are AWFUL pets... But amazing friends if you play your cards right and take time to get used to them.
I‘ve got an iguana for 11 years until he passed away in 2010. He was such a good soul… never aggressive, never have bitten. I always let the door of his enclosure ajar, he prefers it that way, cause he always wanted to sit at the window instead of under his uvb lamp. One morning he woke me up, because the timer for the lamp wasn’t fast enough for his liking… so he placed himself on my forehead. I was upset and scolded with him. Next morning I woke up before he could try again because I‘ve heard him climbing up the bed… after that he used to sleep behind my pillow and in the morning he crawls under the blanket for a snuggle.
Still miss him dearly.
8:16 Green dragon is getting angry! 😠🐉😂🤣
12:30 No, I would never get an iguana. 🚫 Iguanas have never interested me to keep them. 😐 The Fiji Iguana would be close, but even he would still not interest me enough to actually go and buy one. 🚫🛒🦎
you can't tell me what to do MOM!!!
GO TO YOUR ROOM
I've had 2 the unfortunately got caught up in a house fire while I was away on vacation. I purchased Conan when he was only the size of a male thumb and 7 inches long his last measurements before the accident was 10 pounds and 4 feet 2 inches long. Very chilled and laid back. My second one Zeus is much different. I've had him for about 4 months now and in the beginning he was super chilled ate normal and stayed active for the first 3 months. Mind you he's still a juvenile, however for the last couple of weeks everything changed stopped eating stopped pooping barely moves ,(can hardly use his front legs) and became very aggressive. I tried force feeding but he only to regurgitate it. The closest Vet for iguanas near me is 4 hours away. So my recommendation is just know what your getting to because now I need help for a sick Iguana and all I get is speculations and not cures.
Video idea perhaps? I’ve been subscribed to you for a year + now watching and learning, I work remote and would love your advice on the best set up for a small bioactive enclosure. I work remote from home and would love something that could accompany near my desk in my office that I could watch all day while I worked. Was thinking dart frogs or a smaller arboreal reptile.
Great suggestion!
@@WickensWickedReptiles your videos have been so informative, I was on the ball python bandwagon until I watched your video on care and realized that I didn’t have the space for the enclosure needed. I want to make sure I do it right and don’t give an animal an enclosure that’s not uncomfortable.
I have a 4-5 yold green. He just got a gold star in healthiness from the vet so... somehow I'm doing okay? We cohabitate and I'm pretty sure he just thinks of me as a warm climby thing. You will poke holes in your flesh on their spines, their teeth (if you are stupid or curious a.k.a. stupider) and claws. You can clip the nails but you will be lacerated, even clipped their grip strength is nothing to sneeze at. He's an undelicate cat. Yeah. Think "Cat" without grace: They don't retract their claws. Their teeth are freaking razors and the tiniest nip will shred you. They are the clumsiest little bastards but love climbing everywhere. Nothing cuter than them positioning themselves over your heart to feel the beat. Don't get one until you've talked to an expert.
Green iguanas i feel are way closer to dogs than a ball python, and actually some SEEM to enjoy being pet, lean into it, etc.
Tho could be they hate it
In middle school one of my teachers had two pet iguanas I always thought they were cool. But they aren’t for me. My cousin also had a pet iguana named Little Foot when she was a teenager.
Already have one. He's over 20 years old. Has his own bedroom. Table with ramp, so he can get to window, catch morning sun. He loves it. He is not caged. Which, is very probably wrong. Our friend owned a reptile store. He was retiring from business. SO, iguana and I, have a very strong bond. So owner asked me to take him. And , you are right. Eats alot. Thank God for a friend with garden. I love my iguana very much. But, would never have bought one. But I couldn't say no to owner. Poops alot. Constantly cleaning his table. But I agree with you. Don't get one, unless you have the space and time for them. And right habitat. Alot of care
we are in canada also , Alberta , we have a small zoo in our house with 44 lizards- 14 are iguanas and yes they are a handful,expensive and challenging at times but absolutely love them. we have 7 full grown green iguanas ,2 full grown ctenosaura similis and 3 ctenosaura quinquecarinatas and lots of other species of iguanas . Great video !
Ahh, probably not as bad a pet as a Komodo dragon or a green anaconda would be. I have an iguana and he’s a lot of work and needs a huge enclosure and a lot of water and uvb
I've had two, Grinch and Vincent and they were the best pets/pals I ever had. However, I don't recommend iguanas for kids or anyone lacking patience or a good deal of extra space....
I was real attached to my green. I found him outside a house where I was running a painting crew when he was about a foot long here in Philly of all places. Built a 4X4X4 cage with branches until he got bigger and just had run of the apt along with a Golden Retriever, 5 ferrets, and cat. He always went in one corner that was in the spare BR where he grew up, so a 2" deep 3X3ft metal pan and newspaper worked as a litter box . No BS, bro, LOL. He died after almost 8 years when he got into the dry cat food. Paralyzed his legs and killed him. Great vids you put up. Thanks. One of my great nephews is a breeder of the fancy constrictors.
Mine were paper trained too. Was really great
Not even joking my ideal lizard is a Komodo Dragon. They are the most impressive lizards I know of and by far the coolest. I know they are extremely dangerous which is why if I could have one I'd want to hatch it or get it immediately after hatching to raise it myself.
Before anybody hates on me for wanting an animal that should really be left alone in the wild, I'm not into them for fashion or any weird reasons. I genuinely think they are the most amazing lizards alive, and I 100% agree they should never be kept in captivity.
I know their habitat requirements, which I personal would never have one without at multiple acres of land, and their dietary requirements. Where I live is humid enough but about 4 months out of the year they would need supplemental heat because it does get cold here during that time.
Another reason why I think I could be a good owner of one is I would never own a pet I couldn't take care of. I absolutely refuse to get an animal I couldn't provide for or give a good life. I've got a beardie now and I've raised way too many paying mantis before. I also worked on a farm raising many exotic cattle and other animals not found on other farms. No they were not food, they were for educational purposes.
One thing I discovered on the farm is the more dangerous the animal the easier it was for me to work with them. Do not ask me why because I don't understand. We had animals, that we kept away from public access and most employees access, that have tried multiple times to kill other people. The only reason those people survived was because other people intervened fast enough or they got lucky as hell. Those same animals not only allowed me to be in their space without me being in danger, but they would let me lay on them if they were big enough or lay beside them and take a nap if they were smaller. I'd fallen asleep one afternoon on top of a bison sun bathing, and that bison was always looking for a reason to kill a human. For whatever reason the animals chose to protect me even though I was a human while some of them hated humans.
My favorite memory was I went to a zoo and they had their very large constrictor out because it was a nice day. A zoo keeper was keeping a close eye on it just FYI. The snake slithered over to me and made a coil around my foot and went to sleep. They had never seen anything like that before. No idea why, but it's 100% natural. Even animals that had been abused or feral when I volunteered at an animal shelter would let me touch them. Someone I now got a rescue dog and it did not like people, especially men, and took him months to earn the dogs trust. Within minutes the dog was coming to me for protection and comfort.
I ❤ Frankie, Diamond always gonna b my main man though how can he not be ❤ would be nice to see more of Frankie and Pikachu too! Love my BPS too ❤
I had a few when I was younger, back in the Seventies. They were commonly sold in pet stores, and were generally lethargic things which didn't necessarily eat. What little advice on their care was available was generally bad. I would feed them mostly lettuce. What temperature and humidity was their cage? If you'd asked me I wouldn't have had a clue. UVB light? Never heard of it. I never had a problem with them turning nasty at breeding age - because I never had one that lived that long! Fortunately for iguanas we now know much more about them, including the most important thing: Don't get one!