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Sometimes when my Iguana is basking he has his mouth open and the basking temp is about 85F-90F, what am I supposed to do ? should I remove him or what ?? I dont want him to overheat and die ... please tell me what am I supposed to do!

well after some of the coments you made above im not sure if i should help but. is he keeping his mouth open alot like he is gapeing? or is it just open a little? also try getting a beter thermometer.what kind are you using now? i swear by the digital ones you can buy at walmart and home depot. try lowering the basking spot(not just the temp but the stick or whatever he perches on.) and try using a lower wattage bulb.

Mike D
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1.0.0 adopted iguana
0.0.1 rescued petco iguana
1.0.0 water dragon
0.0.1 mali uromastyx
0.1.0 painted turtle
0.0.1 common snapping turtle

then the ussual
2 dogs
6 cats
misc fish
hermit crabs
rat
misc. fish

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ITS NOT ABOUT YOU DIEING FOR YOUR COUNTRY, ITS ABOUT MAKING YOUR ENEMY DIE FOR HIS.

HAPPINESS IS LIKE PEEING ON YOURSELF, EVERYONE CAN SEE IT BUT ONLY YOU CAN FEEL THE WARMTH

I dont need your help, its all good now.
I found a better board that actually helps eachother and doesnt have 12 year old kids with iguanas who dont know anything.
I solved my problem and its all good now, the problem was the temp was a little too hight, but I corrected the problem and my baby didnt have open mouth while basking in 2 days.

you should consider staying. just becasue you have a conflict with one person your just going to leave?

im glad to hear that you fixed your problem and i hope you decide to stay and that your iguana stays healthy
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1.0.0 adopted iguana
0.0.1 rescued petco iguana
1.0.0 water dragon
0.0.1 mali uromastyx
0.1.0 painted turtle
0.0.1 common snapping turtle

then the ussual
2 dogs
6 cats
misc fish
hermit crabs
rat
misc. fish

My Email

ITS NOT ABOUT YOU DIEING FOR YOUR COUNTRY, ITS ABOUT MAKING YOUR ENEMY DIE FOR HIS.

HAPPINESS IS LIKE PEEING ON YOURSELF, EVERYONE CAN SEE IT BUT ONLY YOU CAN FEEL THE WARMTH

Personally I think it would be better if he left. Nothing personal against him, but he doesn't have any possitive input. Like when Orca posted a picture with a problem and Skyline made the photo shop comment. What is that?! If you don't have any constuctive information then don't bother posting. Skyline which message board have you moved to?I've searched a lot of different ones before I stayed with this one. I've read and watched this board for 4 months before I even signed up and posted. I learned that the people in the message board are extremely knowledgable and helpful. And there are a wide variety on here ,from the professional all the way to the beginner. all of which posted respectfully and with a true concern for Iguanas. Good luck with your new "better" message board... Maybe your info/ advise/ CRITISISM will be better suited for them. Thank you.
Brian