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RE: agression?

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Posted by: varanus1980 at Mon Apr 12 16:40:27 2010  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by varanus1980 ]  
   

Well other then probing which should only been done by someone who knows how, you could post some pics on here and we can take a better guess. As for the attitude, it may be now he/she is feeling more established and is starting to show his/her true self. Most people who see a really "tame" iguana at a pet store, rescue facility, etc, usually end up suprised at how quickly their attitude will change once they get into a better enviroment, better lighting (uv/proper temps) as well as a better diet. Their can be very hard to tame Iguanas some you'll never be able to tame, but that is not a reason to be put off by the little guy, it can take up to a full year before really taming an Iguana.

Iguanas who have been in poor conditions can tend to be defensive and might take a little longer to tame. The main thing to remember is to just keep social activity up and don't let HIM train you. Iguanas are very good at training their owners to go away by whipping, opening their mouth, showing attitude, and most people make the mistake of putting the iguana down and in turn giving him exactly what he wants. Once he learns that works, he'll just keep doing it.

So all in all don't get angry and give up, Iguanas have some of the best personalities and once you two find your mojo you'll find he can turn out to be a great companion.

Little tip: I prepare my Igs food ahead of time and keep the greens in ziplock bags. While I cut the greens I put a branch on the table behind the greens and put my Ig on their and let him munch on the greens while i prepare the food. It's just a simple activity that gives the Ig something he loves (food) and you get to have more "bonding time" with him.


   

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