Bogie & Iguanas

[EricA]

I don't own an iguana, but I've read a lot about them and they seem like really interesting pets.

No. They are not. They are an expensive pain in the ass of the highest order.

Special housing, special lights, special food, special vitamins, special heaters, special some more money out of your pocket for the special lizard Vet visit here and there -



That one in the video that the dog went after was a baby. Dog is damn lucky he went after a baby and not an adult or one a lot bigger than that,

My x-wife was a little 'special' in the head and had one of those for a pet. I can't swear to an exact number but am guessing 54" was the longest it got before we started having difficulties measuring it. (that task took both of us doing to be able to do safely) Well past what a simple yard stick (36") would measure. Crazy woman would put a collar and leash (they are freaking FAST) on the damn thing and walk it around the yard. (They will happily munch the heck out of lots of stuff in said yard if given the chance)

Took Roxy (big, full size, adult female Doberman) on a walk around the house property one time and came around the corner in the front to find the x and her iguana on the front porch on that same side as us. Did not know she had come out there with it until the dog got up to the corner and I saw that tail from the lizard pop the dog in her nose as she got close to the corner and came 'in range' of it. Rest assured, that dog backed her butt up in a hurry. That crap was not funny in any way.

Those things DO have teeth. Not much to be concerned with when they are tiny little babies (like in the video) but run up on one a little bit bigger and that changes in big way. Bought that x the thickest and heaviest leather gardening gloves that our local farm store had for use feeding that thing and they worked up until she went to give it a banana that one time and it got overly excited and 'missed' when it lunged and chomped down. She pulled a bloody hand out of that glove that time. Think pointy razor blades on both sides and LOTS of pressure pushing them together here.

from google:

Do iguanas have sharp teeth?

Defensive Adaptations. Iguanas' stout build gives them a clumsy look, but they are fast and agile on land. They have strong jaws with razor-sharp teeth and sharp tails, which make up half their body length and can be used as whips to drive off predators.

 

[Gelcoater]

That one in the video that the dog went after was a baby. Dog is damn lucky he went after a baby and not an adult or one a lot bigger than that,

I don’t remember what thread now as it was a couple years ago.
There’s pics of one of @Tropicalbri's dogs prancing around with one in its mouth.
They may have teeth and a disposition, but met it’s demise anyhow

 

[Kswoodssue]

Oh my gosh! Those things are so so freaky! Good job, Bogie! Our grandson has a bearded dragon! I told him if that thing ever was put on Grandma, it too would meet its demise!

 

[EricA]

I actually came across an article recently that talked about are iguana bites dangerous. From what I understand, iguanas can definitely give you a nasty bite if they feel threatened, but as long as you handle them carefully and give them plenty of space when they need it, they shouldn't be too much of a risk. If you're thinking about getting an iguana, there are definitely some things you'll want to keep in mind to make sure you're providing the best possible care for your new pet. I'd recommend doing some research to make sure you understand what you're getting into.

That link you gave was 'pocketpetcentral'.

Did you read what I wrote about how big they can get? (If a mere handful of years)

The thickest, most heavy duty leather gardening gloves they had - did NOT protect the x wifes hand when that thing went for the banana and got a few fingers instead.

There is a reason why in places like Florida (where some areas have iguanas running around in the wild) when there is a cold snap / light freeze and those those things are likely to fall from the trees as the temp drops they will get on the news and WARN people to not mess with them or pick them up.

They give those warnings because people don't know what they don't know.

 

[Rits]

That link you gave was 'pocketpetcentral'.

Did you read what I wrote about how big they can get? (If a mere handful of years)

The thickest, most heavy duty leather gardening gloves they had - did NOT protect the x wifes hand when that thing went for the banana and got a few fingers instead.

There is a reason why in places like Florida (where some areas have iguanas running around in the wild) when there is a cold snap / light freeze and those those things are likely to fall from the trees as the temp drops they will get on the news and WARN people to not mess with them or pick them up.

They give those warnings because people don't know what they don't know.

Its a spam account and the other random post reviving this old thread is tied to the same person. Bye to them.