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We got Boris today and he is awesome. He is 4 feet long, but he would be over 5 feet if he didn't loose part of his tail. He has a great temperment and he likes to snuggle. He has a good appetite. I'll post pictures soon. The batteries are dead in my camera, but I took some and they are blurry.

Here is a picture of Boris. He has made himself right at home here already.

I'm glad to see he is doing well, and adjusting quickly. I know you'll take great care of him. Thanks again.

-Ian

I am glad to have him here and he seems to be adjusting well. I have a spot set up for him on the back of the couch with a heating pad,uvb/heat light. I've gotten most of the spikes cleaned of all that old shed. He's headbobbing to me right now. Now hw is doing it to Chaos who is now in his spot in the window. I can tell they don't care for each other and I'm keeping good distance between them so they don't have any problems. For the most part they aren't aggressive towards each other, I just think they both want to be boss. Anytime you are in the area or want to see him feel free to come by.

Sounds like he is going to have it good over there. I will take you up on your offer for a visit because I would love to see him again sometime. Please keep me updated on him now and then, I'm on kingsnake a lot anyways so I'm sure I may see some posts about him. Thanks again for giving him such a great home to live in.

I had no problems putting him in the tub. I even trimmed his nails with no problems, just like my other iggys.

Here is Boris watching tv.

Here is one more for now. He is trying to hide in Ella's hidding place after a bath. He is way too big for it though.

I thought it would be funny to post a pic. of Ella in the same spot. The picture is way too big.

he looks so happy!! glad to she that you got him!!! he is awsome!!

Mike D
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Congrats! He is beautiful.

Very handsome! Congratulations...
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I think you need a new name...Iguana Man...Iguana Daddy...Daddy Of A WHOLE Bunch Of Igs...Ig King...Reptile Man...LOL...Lizard Lovin Daddy...

You may also be needing another job too to help keep those guys all fed.

That is so cool! Congrats on Boris. I'm sure he'll be VERY happy there in Ig land.

You & your wife are great people to keep these lovable lizards!

Lastly, I have never let Forest near a mirror before but today when I gave him his bath I held him up to the mirror to see what he'd do...and he just CLOSED HIS EYES! Like "I can't see you, you can't see me!" I had to laugh at my big bad boy.

Good luck again! Congradulations.

Terri

Forest is too cool. I just think iguanas are the coolest pets. They all have diferent personalities and you never know what to expect. I guess you could get a normal pet and have that, but it's neat when an iggy looks at you and you just know what they are thinking. I can't wait to get some property and build a nice outside iggy habitat so I can do iggy rescue. I would probably keep them all though instead of adopting them out.lol.

I'm still laughing at the thought of you guys & space....you'd have it FILLED with iggys.

I wouldn't be suprised to hear you have an iggy zoo someday.

Where do you guys live? If I ever need an iggy baby sitter, I'm calling you guys!

Congrats again on your addition.

Terri

We live in Florida. Melbourne actually. yep, we have a house full and some day I will have an iggy farm.lol. I think we are going to be watching Sarahdele's iggy for a week or so too. We had all the iggys out at the same time yesterday and it was pretty overwelming. Looked like a zoo. LOL.

yep, thats the plan I didnt notice any hibiscus bushes around, so let me know if youd like me to bring a bunch of fresh leaves and flowers over for your guys. Zeph thinks theyre candy, and weve got plenty. ive been packing all their stuff-Angel said your other (son?) Matthew i think wanted to watch the ferrets. ill call later but prehaps monday or sunday we can come back and drop the rest of the critters off. It was great meeting your family (human and non-human) and thanks again

Sarah
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Sarah

wish i had people in my area to watch the pets..lol

i used to bring them up to maine with me.. now that was an adventure
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Where are you at that you took them all to Maine? When we moved here last summer we had the ig, 6 goldfish, 6 turtles, 2 ferrets. NH to FL with those critters wasnt fun..all along 1-95 lol
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Sarah

i live in central mass.. so its not bad its about an 1 hour or an hour and a half drive.
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Oh man, we've got the same thing to look forward to in a month. Moving from Southern California to NW Florida with a dog, a cat & an ig. Driving the whole way with a trailer in tow.

The dog & cat are pretty good in the car but I'm worried about how the ig is going to handle it. How did yours do? Any tips?

Zephs 3'4" STL so I just didnt cage him. i didnt feed him either (for the three day trip) so he wouldnt poop in the truck or anything. This was July 03 from NH to FL in the front of a Uhaul truck. VERY crowded. I literally held on to Zeph for the majority of the trip. I set up some towels over a stack of suitcases and let him watch through the window. I still soaked him each night at the hotels (bring your own discenfectant/cleaner). If youre driving and there is nobody to watch/hold your iguana, and/or if hes a smaller, quicker iguana Id definitly secure him.

We got stopped by the Florida fish/game people as we crossed the GA/FL border because a spotter saw Zephyrs tail hanging near the window and mistook it for a snake.

Thats the only time weve traveled with him (except to the vets, or out and about locally) and he is already a calm iguana, he didnt give me any trouble.

Keep his stuff easily accessable (sp?) before,during, and after the trip...pay close attention to his health and appetite during/after too.

thats about all I can think of..traveling is stressful so just keep a good eye on your iguana.
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Sarah

It was really nice meeting you and your mom and your hedgies. I look forward to all your critters coming to visit. You could bring some of the flowers if you'd like. I'm sure they would love them. Aiden is doing fine right now, he is so cool.
Brian

Ive never gotton to hold a full grown iguana until Boris, and he sure made himself at home with you guys, all bobbing and relaxing on *His* couch

Sarah
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he is a great looking lizard!!!!
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I need to fatten him up a little bit, but he is an awesome iggy. I like the way he headbobs at everything. He will jusr walk into another room and start bobbing away. He bobs at the lamp behind the couch,at me, at the dresser, at Chaos. The funny thing is is how Chaos just lays there and looks at him like "ok enough already, I see you".