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Hello all,

I have obtained a iggy from an abonded apartment; the little guy looks rather bad off. It is a young iguana; he was left with pellets (as if you would give a rabbit) and no heat source.
We have given him water which he takes with effort; he has much effort moveing at all; he has been given a heat source; and keeps gagging as if he as no breath and allowing his head to lay limp.

Is anyone familar with these symptoms and could perhaps given info from their experince or point me to a resource(s) which would be of aid?

Not being able to hold his head up is not a good sign. He needs to be seen by a veterinarian experienced with reptiles immediately.

Cindy

Always...Always... bring a newly adopted/bought/rescued iguana or what not to a VET!

Some folks here may give u a few hints and tips, but the priority is to go see a vet.

He sounds emanciated, malnourished, probably has MBD, and if you manage to save the poor little thing, you're a hero.
Good luck!

-IJ