I have male rhino, I've had for 16 yrs and 2 yrs ago every time i. Put him outside for the summer he turns in godzilla... He is tame as a kitten inside an used to be outside as well. Is it hormones? Or jus iguana anger?
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Rhino rage?
argus333
May 28, 2014 12:41 PM
Replies (3)
redisland
May 29, 2014 06:55 AM
They dont see the same spectrum of light as we do. Taking them outside is not the same for you and I and as it is for an iguana. When you take them outside they freak out because theyre being exposed to what to them is a totally different extreme to their senses.
Its not only a Rhino iguana reaction. I've hatched panther chameleons and when raised together indoors they get along fine. Take that same group outside and they act like they don't recognize each other and pose defensively.
In my opinion the world they see visually is not exactly the same spectrum you and I experience.
argus333
May 31, 2014 09:54 AM
ya but is just last 3 yrs for 13 yrs was always fine outside. hand feed him pet him etc. always fine. not anymore...
revolutionmellon
Jun 10, 2014 01:25 PM
yes! exactly. And its not just the seeing--its FEELING as well.
Natural outdoor sunlight can cause them to become more energetic and happy (aka...ragey) I will post an excellent article on color spectrum views from the NY times
Petranella is a monster in the sun too- which Is not a bad thing, she is supposed to be like that..shes a cyclura 
shes just being normal.
