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I am considering getting my iguanas microchipped. Has anyone else done this? How did it go, and what brand of microchip was used (Avid? HomeAgain? other?)? What part of the ig's body do they inject the microchip into? How safe is it, or more to the point, has anyone heard of bad things happening during/afret the procedure - damage during the injection, microchip migrating and causing damage, anything like that?

We micro all animals bird and reptile using the AVID chip as most exotic vets and orgs have the device. Chipping cyclura for almost 15 years. Chip for cyclura placed just below dorsal crest and behind shoulder in loose fold of skin. Yes, they do migrate at times but are not injurious to the animal and can be detected easier by device than perhaps in rear leg muscle(this method has been used in field studies). Micro provides that extra security for the theft or escape of your pet and is permanent. Hope this helps.

Thanks!

Your input definitely helps me come to a decision. I want both my green igs to have some kind of ID for safety, since they are free roamers, and since I have displayed them to the public at shows - sounds like microchipping is the way to go.

I'm waiting to see where my vet decides to place the chip...

If anyone is still following this thread can you tell me if you can microchip whilst the animal is still growing? I have a 2.5 and 3.5 yr old cyclura I would like to chip but am concerned that they still have a ton of growing to do.

Carole

I had some San Esteban Island chuckwallas that were microchipped at about 200 grams and are now over 800 grams and twice the length they were when chipped. Tom