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.
when he pulled out the iguana my leopard gecko said wow diamond got big 😂
Haahaha
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
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 RUclips
I wanted one growing up.. until I got older and did research..
Thing needs a larger enclosure than the bedroom I had 🤣
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.
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.
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!
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😊😊
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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
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.
Shot out to Matt!! 🤘 He is an awesome editor. He also has a criminally underrated channel.. Miztik Animals
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.
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.
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
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 !
I used to have one when I was younger and have been planning on getting another soon. I’m building outdoor enclosures for my similis and for my future green iggy currently. I’m looking into getting one as a rescue since they turn up at the local ones rather frequently.
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
This was soooo good and informative!!!! Thank You :-)
Great video as always. I remember my sister getting one back in the 90s
That's awesome
Your channel is very good at this topic here, I support you
Thanks for that!
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.
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!
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.
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.
Great vid Adam, love from the bus!
Legend!
@@WickensWickedReptiles how is Doug so handleable in the vid
@@WickensWickedReptiles uuuuuuuh most green iguanas are not personable at all.
Ah! So happy to see Frankie!!🍀
Frankie is the man!
I originally wanted a green iguana years ago until I met my friend's adult male. He was in this absolutely beautiful custom made enclosure. Not that it took up so much space, but he was really intimidating. I was like, nope.
They are cool for sure but they absolutely aren’t for everyone
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
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.
Love this video, i wish you would have gone more into Cuban Rock Iguanas and Rhino Iguanas. I agree green iguanas are the staple iguanas everyone goes for but they really want the rock or rhino personality. Id love to see another video like this about pros and cons of other iguanas and a countdown of which is a better choice. *cue sadness for us USA people who can’t have the #1 pick*
these videos are the only thing that can make me excited for mondays
HAPPY MONDAY
Could you please do this exact video but for cane toads? ( Cane toads are like super duper invasive in warmer climates such as Australia & Florida )
I could
fiji banded iguana care video? i want it as my last reptile to round off my small collection haha.
I could do that!
Frankie is a gorgeous Fuji Banded iguana, wish we could have them in the states. Adam do you remember when Brain got a big bite from his iguana Cheeto, it wrecked his tattoo and he had to get a lot of stitches, he said it was one of the worst bites he ever got. Thanks Adam Great mini class as always.🦎❤️👍
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 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!
I have one and he's awesome I got my cage from a yard sale it's a big cabinet that I customized to fit him I only paid 80 bucks for it and 60$ for the stuff to fit it to him
I have always loved and kept green iguanas since I was a kid. Very rewarding to earn their trust but on the other hand they are truly the "Cat" of the reptile kingdom which is why our green iguana Igneous has the nickname A.H. we love him and sometimes he loves us back but can also be a real jerk LoL
My green iguana Jorge is awesome
that's so great to hear!
Dug looks chill
He can be
I had a green iguana 🦎 when I was a kid and he's was super relaxed but I wouldnt get one now... Mostly because I doubt it would have the same temperament of my old one..
i nearly had a baby green iguana as my first reptile, and while in hindsight im glad i ended up not being able to get the animal, i think i could have handled it fine. I had plenty of space, i did hours and hours of research, i was ready. I WILL have an iguana some day. I think getting it as a baby is the way to go. I realize they can "turn on you" at some point but i still feel like raising it from a baby and handling it daily would help in the long run.
Florida is actually close enough to their range that they could just be expanding naturally. They’re fully capable of making that swim especially if caught in a storm.
Great video dude
Appreciate it!!
I already have an iguana, she’s a female, nearly 3 years old, and 4’2” and still growing like a beast. She’s in a 6’x6’x3’ enclosure and has all the correct lights/uvb. She’s a sweet girl, but can get sassy sometimes. As far as puberty goes, they don’t go into puberty like a tegu does for instance, they go into breeding season. So behavior and color changes happen once a year from December to May. Females will either lay or reabsorb eggs and males will typically become butt faces. Both will typically stop eating during their selected month/s. Females because the eggs take up their whole cavity and males because well they only have one thing on their mind.
Did you know that female human pheromones and female iguana pheromones are nearly identical and indistinguishable to the male iguana. She female owners to male iguanas have to watch for a few things.
Lol “Doug” love it. ❤
The best!
Hey just wondering if you’ve met Devine reptiles before? Small RUclipsr that stopped posting but he was my first reptile RUclipsr with you quickly after. Just wondering if people know abt him
Hey adam, what's your thoughts on Banana Pectinatas? I've been considering getting one for the last couple years. I was waiting on Frank Payne to breed the ones he had, but unfortunately he decided to go different ways with that project.
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.
Did something happen to his tail or did he just loose yo much muscle mass in it?
I have an in at my produce department! It's a must I have 4 bunnies
That’s so handy!
Last year I saw a pair of Fiji banded iguanas... Was intrested but the ~20k USD price tag was a bit insane... Here to hoping that someone starts breeding them here in SA
welllll they are VERY illegal in the USA so....
@@WickensWickedReptilesFortunately we're in South Africa.... Unfortunately they are as rare as chicken teeth...
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.
Is it possible to make a care guide for the Fidji banded iguana ?
Cheers 😁
Do a Fiji banded care guide please 😘
I could!!!
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. 🙂
I love Tabasco ❤, he is so full of personality 😅. One of Brian’s best reptiles.
I am speaking of the green Iguana and my experience. I've had a lot of iguanas and done so much research, I am still young, but I do have experience with these beautiful dinosaurs! They are my favorite lizard, but they aren't a good pet. Their size is overwhelming and how much they need to eat, and the size of their habitat, just wasn't for me especially when I graduated high school, I was just so excited to enjoy some free time, I gave him up for adoption. They are just too much to handle and can be overwhelming, especially the males. I had my iguana in a 6ft tall 8ft wide 4ft deep and took most of my bedroom and was uncomfortable. I will continue to stick with my leopard gecko and boa constrictor. I wanted a huge reptile collection and planned it out when I started working but I'm glad I never did because my love for reptiles isn't the same anymore, I will always be more into dogs, so I just have 2 reptiles. I prefer lower maintenance reptiles, and I am no longer getting anymore as pets. I appreciate them but I am going to stick with dogs. I've had and still have higher maintenance working line dog breeds but couldn't handle the iguana. My point is do your research be responsible and dedicated to taking care of an animal. I love Iguanas just wasn't for me, I appreciate them by observing them not having them as exotic pets anymore. I don't recommend them to anyone, some wild animals are better off being in the wild.
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.
Rina is pretty chill, I had her for about 20 years. She was in bad shape as a hatchling and was the runt of the litter, with some toe deformities. She's a spicy sweetheart that loves walking around my apartment.
My vet told me iguanas can definitely tell between the sexes and males can actually get more aggressive if a woman is on her "time of the month." Didn't see it with my boy, but I only had him a few years.
love iguanas but they’re so hard and the diet is so complicated! definitely not getting one anytime soon!
I totally agree!
That's why I just feed mine the pet store iguana food and they get veggies and fruit here and there
My male iguana hated men and it was worse at specific times of the month.
That makes sense
Unfortunately most iguanas do not receive the proper requirements to live a happy healthy life in captivity
very true!!
So when is diamond getting the 4x2x4? Just reminding you bc you’ve been talking about it for 2+ years now and I can not wait to see you get that
lol I haven't even had him for two years yet. Still waiting on this company to send.
@@WickensWickedReptiles ruclips.net/video/jyt7o-jmPNM/видео.htmlsi=Qm8EN8LqJVZRRKH4 this video of diamond was from 3 years ago though? We’re you just taking care of him or watching him? Sorry for jumping to conclusions lol
@@lakeofthewoodswildlife ohhhh jeeez, you wrote Diamond and I red Frankie! You’re right! Diamond’s 4x2x4 is in the works too!
@@WickensWickedReptiles great to hear they’re all getting above standard enclosures! Thanks for the feedback
@@WickensWickedReptiles one last thing, thinking of upgrading my beardie enclosure to a 6x3x3 do you think that’s enough height?
I had Green Iguanas for years, Mostly unsuccessful. My first was in 1978, eight year old me was told to feed him Bananas and apple sauce. No heating required. You can imagine how that ended. I had a couple more in the eighties that died due to my lack of knowledge. Finally in the 90's i got one that lasted for five years, A female that was my right hand. But, once again, this was still the era of no UVB and Heat rocks. When she dies I was beside myself. Then I got a male that took an instant dislike to me. I had him in a huge 8 foot shipping crate with a chicken with door. He hated me, but loved all the girls I would bring home on dates,. Bastard had more game than me. When he died, I was unmoved. I was warned that he hated other males, but I was like " Nah, It'll be fine". Even after he tail whipped me in the eye. Now, I know better on how to keep them, and I was going to get another, then I saw Spike, my Banana Pectinata, and he's been a joy. It took some doing, and a lot of work to get him to trust me, but now, He's almost come when he's called. Especially to take treats from my hand.
Every time you say, “A better lizard would be…”. I go “Yeah, yeah, I know; a Figi Banded”😡😡 Lmao! I’m in Florida, which is the WORST state in the U.S. for reptile keeping as far as laws go. I’m so jealous! I’d have one in 2 seconds if I could. Great video and it was nice to see the close up of that gorgeous diamond (not the reptile🤣)!
DOUGIE
The man
Will he grow his spikes back?
Hey Adam. Your videos are amazing. unfortunately discovered a website that sells from American bald eagles and owls to anacondas and Komodo dragons. This website is either illegal or fake. SAD to see these animals in captivity
You called out the exact time period I had gotten 1 and the temperament never changed. Whipped me every time I tried to pick her up. Smh. If only you were around in the 90s lol
If I had the money, time, space, age, then yes. So if I was a different person then yes 😂. Great video, good to show how these animals are read wrong
I want to turn my entire bathroom into one big iguana room decorate it with rocks and plants and keep a low bath ready and heat lamps on the counter with food
that would be wild
$10 for a head of lettuce that's crazy in Jersey it's still around $3
Canada is WILD expensive
I have 1 massive enclosure love it not for everyone
Totally agree with this
I’m very happy with my Tegu. Green Igs are definitely too much lizard for me 😂
Gosh I wish I could get a Fiji banded 😫. Gotta be the most beautifully colored lizard there is!! Unfortunately I’m in Florida and we can’t get them. Boo.
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
I’m going to stick with my Cyclura😂
I live with a 15 years old Green Iguana and I agree with this video. But my soul animal are Green iguanas tho.
I had one for 19 years and I wouldn't recommend one due to the size requirements.
On my 16th birthday I got a small baby iguana little did I know how big these get. Most people release them or give them away once they start out growing.
In the end I had half a room dedicated just to my green iguana.
Mine was also very tame I do know some can be very aggressive.
I agree 10000
Iguanas are amazing reptiles. Most people fail because they initially set themselves up for failure by buying wild caughts usually from Florida. Ive had Florida wild caughts since they were babies and they NEVER tame out. I have cb's and even as babies they would climb up my arms for food and are generally very chill. 2. It's not a pet for everyone. If you don't have the space don't even think about it. It doesn't work. But just because it's not a pet for everyone does not mean they aren't a good pet. They just aren't a good pet for you. ( Person with inadequate space, time , or wrong expectations).
What ever said or not, Green Iguanas are my favorite lizards. Actually tops second place after veiled Chameleons.
Keshawn Trail
Honestly, if you want a better option for an animal but still want a bigger lizard with a similar diet, get a rhino iguana. They have become much more affordable in the US and are usually pretty chill.
I love Iguanas but I know I can’t provide care it needs 😢
I feel that
Rylan Springs
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Curt Mission
Nice
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