I can't agree with that assessment of iguanas. Burmese pythons are possibly the worst pet in existence -- and I say this as a woman who has had and loved them dearly in the past. Iguanas, for all their failings, also have their advantages. Of all the commonly kept 'pet' reptiles, iguanas are the most genuinely affectionate. They have personality. Adult iguanas are capable of being some of the sweetest, most loving creatures I've ever shared space with.
Yes, I do iguana rescue. Yes, I would happily ban sales of iguanas in standard pet stores, because the way they are treated and the size at which they are sold is horrific. This said...
Is Sandra willing to settle for a second-hand iguana? There are rescue organizations around the country, and most of them will let you meet the lizards before you choose one to take home. Adult iguanas require more space than infants, but infants become adults, and this lets you skip the lizard teenage years (not always fun). If you really want a baby, look for your nearest vivarium -- here in California, the East Bay Vivarium and Hoffman's Reptiles fill that nitch, selling happy, healthy, well-socialized little herps to people that meet their standards.
Don't write off the iguana just because he takes up space.
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Date: 2004-03-27 11:48 am (UTC)Yes, I do iguana rescue. Yes, I would happily ban sales of iguanas in standard pet stores, because the way they are treated and the size at which they are sold is horrific. This said...
Is Sandra willing to settle for a second-hand iguana? There are rescue organizations around the country, and most of them will let you meet the lizards before you choose one to take home. Adult iguanas require more space than infants, but infants become adults, and this lets you skip the lizard teenage years (not always fun). If you really want a baby, look for your nearest vivarium -- here in California, the East Bay Vivarium and Hoffman's Reptiles fill that nitch, selling happy, healthy, well-socialized little herps to people that meet their standards.
Don't write off the iguana just because he takes up space.