I have seen his nasty side only once, and that was at the vet when he had to be taken from his crate to be weighed and looked over. He was head-bobbing away as a warning before hand, but he had to come out. That was truly frightening the way he went after the vet!



He is very "tame" as long as he isn't being picked up, and even that he tolerates well for his weekly baths. He is good about giving warnings if he wants to be left alone, and I NEVER test him if he tail whips of head-bobs. I do value my fingers.



I have been accidentally bitten by my spiny tailed iguana (just caught the tip of my finger), and am aware that their teeth are like razor blades. I am also aware that Baby is many times bigger than the Spiny (Dwayne-a small female). Dwayne is a nasty little thing, and I have always said that if I were to be really bitten by one of them, it would be big Baby...only because I don't expect it from him.



That being said, I don't make a habit of putting my face near his, and am always aware of his body language when handling him. You do make a valid point though!

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