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#370570

Tequlia77
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NEW ADDITION!!!!!

Well the day has finally come where I have drove out an hour away to adopt the most remarkable and beautiful thing in the world. I brough home Murray, an 8 year old Green Iguana about 5 feet and 8 inches. H eloves his big enclosure and eats non stop. Just though I’d share, and thanks everyone for all of tyour help and information!!

Here he is in all of his glory...

06/13/05 08:55pm

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Xta
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Message To: Tequlia77 In reference to Message Id: 370570

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He is quite handsome...congrats.

If that is his current enclosure, I would highly suggest replacing that chicken wire or you will have an iguana with a lot of missing toes and a bloody, scarred face. That stuff is too sharp and dangerous. Hardware cloth can cause some of the same problems but not quite as bad. Rubber coated wire is better if you can find it. Or wood, plexi, glass, melamine, etc are all good materials.

06/13/05 11:32pm

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Message To: Tequlia77 In reference to Message Id: 370570

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He is a beauty! I just went over to look at the male we are taking home probably next week. He was in a cage with chicken wire and was fine. The only time I think they can bloody themselves is when the are aggressive and lashing around in there. You had mentioned you were going to let him out most of the time, that he was mainly going to sleep in there so he will be fine.

06/14/05 12:20am

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Message To: Reptigirl In reference to Message Id: 370810

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Absolutely wonderful, what a handsome boy! Kudos for taking on an older ig, most people don’t want the extra work or space, I think they’re better bigger, hatchlings freak me out, lol

06/14/05 08:41am

#371177

Tequlia77
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Message To: Zechriel In reference to Message Id: 370992

NEW ADDITION!!!!!

Thanks so much guys. Yeah, the chicken wire has not been a problem at all, he is quite content and has not given me any problems. he is so sweet, I absolutely love him. Thanks for your comments.

If there are any other tips you have to offer, feel free to ask away!

06/14/05 01:12pm

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Message To: Tequlia77 In reference to Message Id: 371177

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he’s very handsome indeed! i agree w/ zechriel, i prefer larger igs over the babies. i couldn’t wait for mine to get big! also, the chicken wire is sharp enough to cut an ig’s face from rubbing, and should he decide to go climbing, he could really hurt a toe.

06/15/05 01:12pm

#372679

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Message To: Tequlia77 In reference to Message Id: 370570

NEW ADDITION!!!!!

I am serious when I say that chicken wire is a very bad material. Most herpers avoid the stuff. It really does not leave any room for an accidental nose rub or climb... Handle it regularly yourself and you will see that it is quite sharp. Hardware cloth, although not my favorite, is safer and not very expensive.

It looks like you have a great iguana there. I hope you have some happy times together!

06/15/05 07:10pm

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