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#179420
Lil croc
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 NEED HELP!
I was given an adult male green iguana. HE did not bite me all he did was tounge flick my hand. He has a cage but the problem with him is that he is really skinny and I never see him eat. the previos owner says he has to force feed him sometimes. he drinks water in front of me with no problem,but he wont eat.his spikes dont look right.What should i do.
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11/11/04 8:21am
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#179473
Zechriel
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Message To: Lil In reference to Message Id: 179420
 NEED HELP!
I adopted an iguana like that, she’s very underweight and wouldn’t eat. I had to isolate her cage into the back office until she was out of danger. Heavy suppliments & calcium. She has gained weight and sheeded since being left alone and we can finally move her into the master bedroom, but very slowly. Sometimes, they need quiet to de-stress themselves.
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11/11/04 12:30pm
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#179491
N55 Freak
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Message To: Zechriel In reference to Message Id: 179473
NEED HELP!
I would Get a Fecal Done too make sure she doesnt have a parasite, Ive seen a parasite do ALOT of damage, with making them not eat, and loose wiehgt.
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11/11/04 1:13pm
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#179818
Xta
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Message To: Lil In reference to Message Id: 179420
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You need a uv light, calcium, some vitamins, and a good diet. (collards, mustards, turnip greens, escarole, endive, watercress, dandelion, squash). Try adding some fruit like mango, berries, papaya, melon. Colors and diff. flavors may tempt your new ig. Get a fecal as suggested above (fresh one to the vet).
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11/11/04 11:16pm
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#180201
Lil croc
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Message To: Xta In reference to Message Id: 179818
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He ate a little bit of food but not in frony of me. I hope he eats tommorow.
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11/12/04 8:05pm
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Iluviggy
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Message To: Lil In reference to Message Id: 180201
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again, get him to a vet immediately. i would advise anyone who acquires a new pet to do so as soon as they get them. if your iggy is drinking water but not eating he could be dehydrated, too. what are the cage temps? are u using a uvb bulb? what kinds of food are you offering?
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11/15/04 4:45pm
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