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Thought I'd post up here since your question was down the forum quite a bit. The new Rhino hatchling is coming from John Aristei...he owns Bubbles' mom as well as some other very nice Rhinos. His eggs were due to hatch in late October or early November and he had to leave the country for work. My friend Carole and another person in Connecticutt split the eggs to hatch for John. Carole and I have kept in close contact and I was online with her as my baby was hatching and got to see pics. I just hope it's a female. I don't know what I would do with 3 adult male Rhinos here! At the bottom of this post is a link to some of John's photos. The parents of my baby are Shera and Conan.

Some recent photos from Steph...




This one can be found on the opening page of the Cornsnake forum.
John's pics

Awsome as usual Jane!!! I may be getting another also..Thanks for the pics...Phil..

Jiffypop, Do you care for Rhino Igs the same as for green igs?

Jiffypop, Do you care for Rhino Igs the same as for green igs?

Yup, with just a couple of minor differences. They are usually caged up until they reach 2 years of age and their cages have more floor space and less height than my Green Iguana caging. When they reach 2 years of age I start freeroaming them. I also don't sweat the humidity levels as much. They seem to tolerate a dryer (under 75%) climate pretty well. They still get frequent baths tho. They also tolerate a slightly higher basking temp. Diet is exactly the same altho I do allow my adult Cyclura a superworm or two a year, just as a treat.

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Would like info...PLEASE! Read post on your "Rhinos" (and viewed the photos of what I assumed were Rhinos. VERY intriguing looking reptiles!! But, what ARE they?? Iguana, monitor, tegu, or a seperate species altogether? Also, how would you describe the general disposition of these Rhinos? Are there any web sites you could recommend for info, more pics, availability, etc.? Hope you can forgive the ignorance of a new reptile hobbyist.

Actually, the photos that I posted in this thread are another species of Cyclura, Cyclura lewisisXcaymanensis, whereas a captive Rhinoceros iguana is most likely Cyclura cornuta cornuta. Here is a photo of a Rhino Iguana.

Cyclura iguanas are found on the West Indian Islands and most of the species are either threatened or highly endangered. The lewisi from Grand Cayman Island is the most endangered reptile in the world right now with less than 25 animals known left in their natural habitat. I encourage anyone that is able to please contribute to the conservation cause of this magnificent animal. There is more information at the link provided.
Rhino iguanas are amazingly interactive pets if raised in the home environment. My young adults act much the same as a dog does. They come to me willingly and my 5 year old female will actively seek me out for attention. They are very intelligent lizards. You can read more about them at the included link and there is an article about them in the February Reptiles magazine.
Captive care is very similar to the keeping of Green Iguanas but, IMO, a bit easier. Please feel free to contact me off forum if you'd like more information.

Cyclura.com

Many thanks for the info Phil! I will certainly visit the web site you provided; IMO there can never be "too much information".
By-the-way, the photos you posted were very nice..did you take them?? Rooster