6 Responses for "what's wrong with this iguana? Pics?"

1. taylor swift March 14th, 2010 at 1:18 pm 1

   Best Answer – Chosen by Voters Iguanas are not my expertise but it seems like it could be lacking UVB and protein/vitamins. If you can afford it may be best to take it to a vet as they would be able to tell you and fix the problem. Trust a vet before you trust a pet store worker.

2. Vanessa Hudgens March 14th, 2010 at 1:18 pm 2

   take it to a reptile shop, and most definately get it some uv lights to keep it healthy. they need lots of vitamins, and they love to eat bananas. but seriously, you need to take it to the reptile store. they give free advice there and actually know what they're talking about.

3. miley cyrus March 14th, 2010 at 1:18 pm 3

   Hi- As an experienced iguana owner of over 25 years, my main concern is if it turns black over time. I am not speaking about the normal band striping of a iguana… but rather patches, which may be raised. Currently, there is a very serious issue showing up on the Advanced Iguana Page (AIG) group discussing a fungus which has impacted various reptiles and is apparently spreading easily. It has been seen in pet stores as well as in individual collections. This fungus has sadly been often fatal as it effects the organs. It is often recognized by black spots that may seem like a burn yet owners know the animal has not been exposed to a heat source to cause a burn. It may spread on the animal. It results in the animal sloughing off its skin in patches. This is not to be confused with normal shedding! The actual skin opens & may ooze. If an animal has this, it certainly needs vet care.So, I hope this is not the culprit in your case…time will tell. Other possibilities, are thermal burns caused by being too close to a heat source. These would not spread once the heat source is moved to a safe distance.In terms of general care, I suggest you go to the "Iguana page" group. There you can get much information on proper husbandry & care for this juvenile iguana. And, look at the reference links I have listed.Well, best to you in your care for the little one!-Jen Source(s): http://pets.groups.yahoo0o0com/group/iguanamail/http://www.anapsid.org/iguana/http://www.iguana0o0com/

4. Vanessa Hudgens March 14th, 2010 at 1:18 pm 4

   That appears to be fungus that could get worse and become infected if not treated now. Diet is not responsible for that. Apply some Neosporin to the affected area for now. You will really need a heat lamp and a UVB bulb for your iguana that will generate a hotspot on one side of his tank to 92 degrees. If you do not do this, your iguana will eventually die. Green iguanas are tropical lizards that love the sun. A heat source with UVB allows for a lizard to synthesis calcium and elevate it's immune system to fight off diseases and infection. Fruits and vegetables along with specialized prepared iguana foods should be feed to your iguana. Iguanas and all reptiles are cold blooded creatures. They cannot raise or lower their body temperatures on their own. That is where the heat source also comes into play. They need the heat to raise their body temperature to a functional levels. Source(s): Reptile Keeper

5. selena gomez March 14th, 2010 at 1:18 pm 5

   Lack of protein and vitamins. Go to the store and buy a uvb bulb (a heat one) Heres some quick ideas (READ UP)UVA and UVB:These are the two most important considerations for the lighting of your iguana. He needs both of them. UVA: This light will be responsible for stimulating the natural behaviors of the pet. This happens because it is a natural part of what makes up natural sunlight. UVB: This type of lighting is also important. Without UVB, your pet will not be able to make vitamin D3. He also won’t be able to metabolize calcium. This will leave him weak and prone to injury.Then go to the store and get him reptile calcium and powder his food one a week. Make sure he has a basking spot and hiding spots. Im part of this reptile forum and Im sure there is a lot of iguana experts and owners heres the link: herpuniverse0o0com Tell them Wubby sent you. They are super nice

6. lady gaga March 14th, 2010 at 1:18 pm 6

   It’s a little hard to tell from a photo but it might be burned from a hot lamp. It might also be a fungal infection if they did not keep her tank clean. Unless you want to got to the vet I’d say leave it alone.As for the aggression you must understand these small lizards are on everything’s menu. So it’s just trying real hard to not get eaten by the human monster. As iguanas get use to seeing you and realize your not trying to eat them they often calm down. But not all do. I've had about 10 iguanas over the years and the females are much more aggressive then the males. They will tail slap, scratch and sometimes bite. You must work with then to make them gentle pets because they are still wild animals.Diet is fairly easy, buy a little of everything in the produce department and chop it up real fine. Feed small portions to the iguana every day. Also dry iguana pellets will be a nice supplement to her diet. No meat! Iguanas need sunlight as much as possible, and those expensive sun lamps are not worth the huge expense they cost. Nothing works better then the sun. But in a pinch Sunglows and other UV lamps are better then nothing.Get a book on iguana care and follow it like the bible. Iguanas live a long time, like 10 to 15 years. Mine were old and very large when they passed.