I received an injured iguana from a petsmart after someone brought him in.. It's been beaten very badly by some children (whom I call miniature Charlie Manson').. his jaw is busted up, he has a black eye, the tip of his tail is broken and he doesn't use his backlegs. I've been takin care of him for about a week now. He eats every day(fruits and veggies), has his own cage, heat lamp, and water source.. I'm concerned because he hasn't pooped yet. He's swollen and I've.tried everything.. I havnt taken him to a vet yet because the ones I've been to don't deal with reptiles. Not sure where to go or what to do.. he seems to be about a year or so. He's discolored in areas (I think that he was without an owner for a while, or wasn't cared for.) For what he's been through, hes very alert and lively. Please, help me.. I have other reptiles and would love to be able to keep him.
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recieved an injured iguana. help!
girlymoses
Mar 07, 2011 12:22 AM
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drsam
Mar 07, 2011 08:21 PM
I am sorry to say, but I think his back may be broken.
You need to get an X-Ray
Here is a link for finding veterinarians just enter you zip code or state and find one near you.
https://timssnet2.allenpress.com/ECOMARAV//TIMSSNET/amm/TNT_MDSearch.cfm?CFID=857656&CFTOKEN=44498805
Sorry I can’t do more.
Sam Pascucci
