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 #1862847


Hutsman
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 How much does an iguana checkup cost?

i am getting ready to buy an iguana and i know that once you buy the iguana your supposed to take it into the vet for a check up just wondering if any of you can tell me how much it would cost ?
09/18/08  08:23pm

 #1862866


Jacob92eg
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   Message To: Hutsman   In reference to Message Id: 1862847


 How much does an iguana checkup cost?

well my vet charged me 30$ just for the appointment, and if it has anything wrong with it it goes from there
09/18/08  08:39pm

 #1862923


Tone102
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   Message To: Jacob92eg   In reference to Message Id: 1862866


 How much does an iguana checkup cost?

Our vet is 65.00 just to open the door..haha the first one we had was 95.00 just for the initial visit

and nevermind just basic checkups if they get ill it can cost much. Sam’s illness last Winter ended up costing close to 700.00 for 2.5 visits
09/18/08  09:26pm

 #1863514


Beedee
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   Message To: Tone102   In reference to Message Id: 1862923


 How much does an iguana checkup cost?

mine was also $65.00. but they are a well known vet when it comes to reptiles.
09/19/08  05:32pm

 #1863541


Ziggy1960
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   Message To: Beedee   In reference to Message Id: 1863514


 How much does an iguana checkup cost?

Tone~ What was wrong with Sam ??
09/19/08  06:13pm

 #1863596


Tone102
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   Message To: Ziggy1960   In reference to Message Id: 1863541


 How much does an iguana checkup cost?

Wade, he had a blood? infection of some sort. It truly is good to know your lizard for this reason. I noticed Sam being "off" on January 29th and had him at the vet on the 1st (only cause Son had to wait on his pay) and the doc took blood and diagnosed an infection. Sam was very lethargic and not going to the bathroom. Being he is a very hyper lizard it was clear he was not feeling well. He was put on antibiotics and then went through another round of testing and all was good :) Thank GOD. I love this creature!! Like everyone does not know that yet haha
But definitely something for people to keep in mind before getting a reptile as besides all else it can be pricy.
The vet we have now specializes in reptiles and is also a surgeon. Only bad thing is that you cannot get a word in edgewise to him.

Enjoy your night and weekend Hope Ziggy is doing great~
09/19/08  07:20pm

 #1863771


PuffTheMajikDragon
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   Message To: Tone102   In reference to Message Id: 1863596


 How much does an iguana checkup cost?

For my iggy Puff’s vet just to feel her/his leg and tell me it wasn’t broken, was $32. I guess it all depends on where you live though.
~Adrianna
09/19/08  10:24pm

 #1865120


ThomasG
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   Message To: PuffTheMajikDragon   In reference to Message Id: 1863771


 How much does an iguana checkup cost?

What does a check-up consist of?
09/21/08  05:17pm

 #1865176


Fat iguana
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   Message To: ThomasG   In reference to Message Id: 1865120


 How much does an iguana checkup cost?

just looking and inspecting the lizard to see if there is any thing wrong.
09/21/08  06:10pm

 #1865180


ThomasG
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   Message To: Fat iguana   In reference to Message Id: 1865176


 How much does an iguana checkup cost?

Can you be a little more specific? I mean how do they inspect? Just pick them up and look around?
09/21/08  06:12pm

 #1865553


Altair
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   Message To: ThomasG   In reference to Message Id: 1865180


 How much does an iguana checkup cost?

well they put their nifty tool in your iggy’s.........well but and probe around to sex the poor lizard. and just to cover my butt i mean to find out what sex it is. sorry forgot little kids read this stuff too...
09/22/08  12:59am

 #1865565


Fat iguana
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   Message To: ThomasG   In reference to Message Id: 1865180


 How much does an iguana checkup cost?

they will check for normal systems iguanas show for typical problems they have. for example checking the mouth by opening it up and looking if there is any black tissue, or feeling the iguana’s limbs to check if the are swollen to see if the lizard has the start of mbd. every vet is different on what they will do during a check up. best thing to do would be to call and ask what they do at your local vet.
09/22/08  02:03am

 #1865609


Tone102
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   Message To: Fat iguana   In reference to Message Id: 1865565


 How much does an iguana checkup cost?

Like FI says they will generally feel around,check the mouth, measure and weigh. You can ask. It is good to bring a fresh stool sample with you as well so they can do that though at least here, that is an extra (but necessary imo) charge and please do NOT ever let them probe your Iguana for him or her to be sexed. You will find out soon enough.

And to everyone here, please do take your Iguana in for regular checkups.

This is a service message from Toni aka Tone102..haha

Happy Autumn :)
Have a beautiful day all~
09/22/08  07:54am


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