Iguana not eating?

Discussion in 'Iguanas' started by Wimmercrystal, Mar 18, 2010.

  1. Wimmercrystal

    Wimmercrystal Embryo

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    I just got the iguana from my brother today, I know he hasnt been taken care of properly, and hes not eating, i just got a infared heating light for him and am going to try and see if that helps because he hasnt had any light source besides a normal ligh bulb on him for the past few months. I dont know what to do, Ive had experience with snakes and monitors. But never had any iguanas. Any information or help will be appriciated.
     
  2. JEFFREH

    JEFFREH Administrator

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  3. MimC

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    If the care has not been good until this point then its going to be essential to get all of the care up to par asap.

    A quality UVB bulb, bright white heat bulb (you mentioned an infa-red bulb - if this means a red light bulb you will ant to remove it and replace it with just a regular household bulb with white light - that combined with a UVB bulb such as a repti-sun 10.0 will provide the correct heat and light for your new iggy)

    Humidity is going to be important as well - you will want to be misting the tank several times a day. Since this Iggy hasn't been cared for properly you will probably want to start by soaking her daily in warm (95-100 degree) water.


    Check out Melissa Kaplans Iguana care, feeding and socialization guide its the most complete compilation of iguana care information out there http://www.anapsid.org/iguana/icfs/index.html

    That link will provide so much more information than I can give you here, but definately make sure to get the care up to par on this iggy so she can start on the road to a better life!!

    Also, due to her past neglect it would probably be a great idea to get her checked out by a good herp veterinarian, especially since she isn't eating...there could be a variety of issues going on and a vet is going to be the quickest way to figure out what is going on and get the issues fixed.
     

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