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Hey ya'll? Whats up? I jus recently rescued an iguana from this guy i worked with. He left it alone for a few days in a shed full of dangerous chemicals and whatever else. So i got my recon buddy to go with me to get this pretty girl. She's beautiful but she's meaner then a pit bull. SO does anyone know anything about taming this girl since she's about 3ft head to tail and it hurts like a big dog when she whips me. She's not to old im guessing but not like young enough to start it new. I need some tips. Thanks

Here's the link to an answer of mine to a question similar to yours:

http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=848785,848847

If you don't have a book on Iguanas, get one, it helps a lot!
Good luck,

-IJ

Well, at least it sounds like she's got some life left in her. If she were very docile I would be worried. Kudos to you for rescuing her.
Igs are hard to predict. She may come around with lot's of TLC and socializing....but....she may not. That's just the way it goes.
Some Igs are tame for years and can become aggressive overnight. Others may be aggressive to begin with and turn into what we like to call a "Lap Lizard".
The best thing to do right now is to get her checked out by a good herp vet and then give her some space. Igs are creatures of habit. They like routine and when it's inturrupted and they end up in a new environment they often take a few weeks to settle in.
The main thing is to watch her eating habits. She may not eat much for several days. Don't let this alarm you. Keep offering her fresh greens, especially Collards, mustard greens or turnip greens daily. (The diet includes so much more than that so do your homework) Start with a little so you don't end up with lots of leftovers. If she eats good then increase the amounts until you're satisfied she's getting enough.
Have you got a good reference book? I like "Iguanas for Dummies" myself. Start doing your research now because there is much to learn. Good luck. Let us know how things go. JN