10 Reasons Iguanas Make BAD Pets! // Is a Green Iguana the right pet for you?

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[@zareptiles]

Before you leave a crabby comment because you are mad about the title of the video, I suggest you actually watch the video, because youll probably end up agreeing with what I have to say AND youll realize that I also made a video about why Iguanas make great pets for the right people :)

[@killapopper8835]

So you got a couple up your facts wrong green iguanas can get to be 7 foot I have a 7 foot male and I would never feed him a whole head of lettuce cuz first of all that's too big of a meal and when I feed its fruits and vegetables with it i always mix it up so he has different stuff every day anyway you did a good job with you rest of the facts i just wanted to let you know keep you the good videos

[@zareptiles]

@@killapopper8835 Thank you for your feedback. I always refer to them getting 6’ because that is the common average, but like any species there will be individuals that end up being bigger and those who end up being smaller :) As for diets, those are discussed in more detail in my care guide and iguana nutrition video. This video was more so meant to dissuade people from buying them, as opposed to telling them how to care for them. As for greens, I guess it depends on where you shop, because my bunch of greens could easily be eaten in 1-2 days by an adult iguana, but if your bunch of greens is much larger than what I have access to, then It probably would take a couple days :)

[@willythekid5059]

Ok true they just take more care and time than others not bad just more work

[@Anchlous_TTV]

@@zareptiles mine is 5’ I thought that was huge danggggggg

[@zareptiles]

@@Anchlous_TTV I have seen some MASSIVE ones in some of the iguana groups in in on facebook! It’s amazing that they can get as big as some of them do!😄

[@hiramvillegas5829]

ZA: " Iguanas can live up to 20 years, that's a long time." My Sulcada tortoise that's been past down 3 generations: *Pathetic*

[@zareptiles]

Thats a whole other ball park for a whole other topic 😂 Also why I cringe when I see people get baby tortoises and I hope and pray that they have a future plan for when the tort out lives them😂

[@hiramvillegas5829]

@@zareptiles Ya, most people don't know how long there going to live but get them anyway, my grandfather bought Odin (the sulcada) when he was 17 in the mid 60s and has been a part of the family for almost 60 years. Edit: He when to Africa in the mid 60s do to my great grandfathers work and bought him because he was injured. He is missing a foot, I think he was caught in a poachers trap.

[@qcity6417]

@b b because the tortoise is 60 years old .

[@marcoduvall4404]

@b b it's called a joke

[@abigailvelazquez2507]

@b b because he’s saying how if she thinks the iguana lives a long time think about how their tortoises are a long life

[@mistakeflixx9938]

Thank you for realizing that iguanas aren’t for everyone and take a lot of energy and patience to keep happy and healthy

[@zareptiles]

Absolutely - this subject is super close to my heart and important to me to talk about because of the condition Arcadius was rehomed to me in. The people that had him didn’t mean to not provide for him correctly, and they thought they were caring for him right, but he ended up with severe MBD and honestly shouldn’t have survived what he went through with his injuries. I see this happen with iguanas too often - except unlike Arcadius, they don’t even up making it, so I try my hardest to really help people determine if an iguana is right for them before they make the purchase and commit.

[@swordblader8451]

The iguana listening to you say that they are horrible pets: 👁💧👄💧👁

[@zareptiles]

He’s ok with it because he knows he’s my favorite lol!

[@gaylesmith2987]

She’s doing an excellent job educating people who don’t know much about iguanas, and are considering buying one. If you don’t understand that, then you’re a perfect example of someone who should not have an exotic animal, or any animal, for that matter.

[@reneeost1217]

I’ve had my Bobby boy for 4 years now, from hatchling- and he is the best decision I’ve ever made. The sweetest, calmest, most affectionate iguana I’ve ever seen. I agree they aren’t for everyone but they definitely don’t make “bad pets”. That’s all up to the caretaker.

[@zareptiles]

It’s not all about them and their attitudes - this video covers any aspect of keeping an iguana that wouldn’t be ideal for the average person looking for a pet reptile. Arcadius is the sweetest boy ever, so I wouldn’t say he’s a bad pet, however due to the level of care they require and the potential for a bad attitude which could result in very dangerous situations if not prepared, I would consider them bad pets for most people. We just happened to be very fortunate that our iguanas are very sweet! :) This also isn’t the only video I have made on the subject - I followed up this video with “why iguanas make great pets for the right people”, because they do make very rewarding pets (for the right people)

[@zuesgaming506]

💞💞💞💞

[@deondavis4123]

How long did the iguana stay a baby?

[@Anchlous_TTV]

@@deondavis4123 not very long

[@Anchlous_TTV]

@@deondavis4123 that’s all I know

[@roxyxxxx8762]

I have done 7 months of research and I have saved up for 1 for over a year 😃 as there are just so many different options on green iguanas

[@zareptiles]

That’s so awesome that you are taking your time and not rushing into it! That’ll definitely help you be nice and prepared!

[@rowenakers8712]

Umm... if it takes you over a year to save up for a $70 iguana, I don't know if you should get one...

[@claudioconforti5608]

@@rowenakers8712 well iguanas also require big inclosures, correct lighting and food and also vet check ups so they're quite expensive if you consider all their other needs

[@rowenakers8712]

@@claudioconforti5608 from my experience, females are the ones that that need to get vet checked. Males tend to do good

[@troywoods6742]

It took you a year to save 50 dollars

[@dalcon555]

Iguana was my first lizard. I wish I could go back in time to tell 15 year old me what a mistake that was for me at the time. I should've told 15 year old me to get a tegu instead

[@zareptiles]

I think tegus are definitely much better pets for someone wanting a big lizard without dealing with the dangers of an iguana! 😄

[@dalcon555]

@@zareptiles I'm actually considering getting an iguana again now that I've got some years under my belt on good reptile care

[@AdaminTranzit]

I'm 15 and I want one

[@AdaminTranzit]

But I might get a tegu idk

[@aiyanareeds2812]

I have an iguana I've had her for about 2 years now, when she was wayyyy smaller I had her in a cage and then once I was not able to get any cages for her to fit I started to let her Roam around the house she gets along perfectly with me dogs and my other reptiles I have a huge container in the bathroom so she knows to go in there when she needs to I make sure if she wants to be in the heat she has a room that is inside or I let her on my deck with a little kitty pool( shes a little spoiled baby girl )

[@cassandrawilson449]

Me looking at my iguana right now:👁👄👁

[@devinereptiles5275]

Great stuff. I’ve been doing a lot of videos here lately on these guys. So thought I’d check you out as well. Great stuff.

[@zareptiles]

Thank you!

[@Ibuse123]

I'm always cautious of buying reptiles in general now. Parents should be very careful when picking one out for their kid. My mom let me rehome a friend's gecko when I was in the 4th grade. The thing ended up living for 26-28+ years (age unknown)! Whatever their lifespan says, double it as a precaution.

[@dexterlecter7289]

Lol early 90s we were getting a reptile from our suburban pet store. Choices: iguana, Burmese python, leopard gecko. Got the gecko. Lived over 20 years easy. I grew up, joined the army, did 4 years, got married, had a kid, that kid started growing up, sucker was still alive.

[@eeyoremarie9515]

YESSS 🙌 I LOVE iguanas but it's not realistic for me to house one, at least not now. Also, "eat a better diet than me" 😂😂

[@zareptiles]

I missed a perk of having a reptile in my new video... sometimes they encourage you to eat kinda healthy 😂

[@23sexycutie]

I was at college . At the bathroom , there was a lady with one . He was dressed up in a Bow tie . He was a hit with the ladies . I said hi . He seemed very calm .

[@Chantalan]

Did he score? 😝

[@leahcimolrac1477]

You went to college at a bathroom?

[@Anchlous_TTV]

@@Chantalan NESBSJZMSZKXHXHAOG DBSOD JH HAHAHAHHAHAHA

[@jmanriquez1515]

Thank you, this video is extremely informative. i used to have an iguana as a pet and invested a lot of time caring for it. I would like to do it again as I am now an adult and can cover all necessary expenses. I went to a pet store to try and buy a green iguana and I realized i developed a phobia...i would like to understand how that happened? i used to love all reptiles, now i am all jumpy and scared of them..i do not understand, yet i am fascinated by them.

[@zareptiles]

Im glad you thought so!😁 Also it might just be that youve been away from them for long enough that your just a little nervous from being out of practice. Maybe see if you can find someone else with reptiles that will let you hang out with theirs to help you get comfortable again :)

[@gmrpty]

Nice video. I actually don't own an iguana per-se, but I do live in the tropics and there is park with a creak close enough that wild iguanas come to the backyard all the time (actually my mom hated 'em 'cause they keep eating her bougainvilleas - they particularly likes the flowers 😆). There's this large male that is so used to see us that actually let some of us pet him (My gf named him Gaston - LOL). Also whenever eggs hatch you can see the little green things running all over the place some actually get in the house to hide from the birds (they hunt 'em down) and like you say they DO have personalities. Some of the littlest ones (about the size of my palm) will actually jump into your hand if you reach for 'em and some others actually hiss and others just don't care.

[@cjs_zoo2838]

i agree so much on all of this! people truly dont understand what they are getting into when they get this as a tiny cute lizard

[@femalephobia]

Informative, sad people don’t give the best care😩 I wish people researched pets before getting them, and be prepared to give them the best care for their life.

[@davida6146]

Very informative and a lot to consider! Before I invest in anything I always like to hear the bad and ugly before I admire the beauty. Realistically there are several points about Iguanas, which I learned from your video, that may make it difficult for me to take care of one... having said that, I believe there's a right pet for everyone, perhaps an Iguana just isn't on the table for me at the moment. Cheers! 🙂

[@zareptiles]

Thank you so much for the great feedback! I love hearing that! This is why I made videos like this! Everyone gets mad at these videos because I am talking down on species, but I think it is so important to know the potential negatives of owning an animal, not just the positives, because that is what really has an effect on your relationship with the animal

[@Bratgeorgie1212]

I always wanted an iguana when I was little and as of recently I’ve started really getting into reptiles. I currently have a sulcata so I’m waiting for her to over grow her enclosure and I was curious about iguanas as pets and this is super informational because there are SO MANY different species and knowing some sort of knowledge about one species of iguanas is great as I can have conversations with other reptile owners.

[@zareptiles]

I’m so glad you found this informational! 😁

[@douglaswilliams6834]

I raised two male iguanas from hatchlings to 20+ years old. You are correct, they are not for most people.

[@zareptiles]

Thank you for backing me up LOL! Thats awesome that you were able to raise them up to those ages!

[@ExAnimoPortugal]

TL;DR: It's like owning a big dog. Most people get them when they're small and cute, but when they grow up, get rid of them. People are stupid and treat their pets like plush toys

[@shadowmadrox8769]

When I was 16 I got a 10 year old big boy and to say I was unprepared was an understatement however I did the research and he was happy he passed away unfortunately at 14 years old but I'm actually about to get my second iguana this guy's maybe a year or two old wish me luck

[@zareptiles]

Im sorry for your loss, but so happy to hear that youve done all your research! Best of luck!

[@jancarloflores6113]

zowie: You need multiple heat lamps az heat: 🥸

[@zareptiles]

When you have a big fully grown iguana, the only way to make sure the heat covers the surface area of their body is to provide multiple lights

[@akaloser2180]

Just got a young iguana a few days ago, and even when they're young you've still gotta care about them well

[@zareptiles]

Exactly! Its especially important to have your care spot on when they are young, because that is their time of rapid growth :)

[@daisyshaw635]

I have a blue iguana and he is 6 months old but comes from a neglected home. he wont let me tame him and he just whips his tail at me all the time. any tips?

[@zareptiles]

I recommend checking out my iguana taming video for some ideas! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKHUaJpqhN-mjqs

[@allenmelton3367]

Are female green iguanas more easier to deal with as far as temperament than male iguanas? Like do females get aggressive during breeding season like males do?

[@deppies]

I just woke up from a dream very convinced to get an iguana so thank you for taking me out of it 😂

[@zareptiles]

Glad I could help! 🤣

[@daemonzap1481]

Can you have an outdoor enclosure for your iguana if you live in Florida as I do? Whenever I go outside I see iguanas chilling in trees even when its cold and they seem fine. Seems if you can get an area with a tree and build a small lake next to it then your iguana will be fine.

[@zareptiles]

Yes you can though I believe there are now strict guidelines on how indoor and outdoor enclosures must be built in Florida, so I recommend checking in with your state laws :)

[@randomcommenter3662]

If I ever move into a place with 2 rooms then I might consider it but depending on the size of the room so probably not going to happen

[@TheProblemStarters306]

I wouldn’t consider them bad pets for everyone but most people who haven’t done enough research might have a hard time for them, bc for me I’m 15 I’m planning to do a lot of research on Iguanas bc I want one when I am like in my late 20s or early to mid 30s It really depends on how much research u do on them, how much money u have, how often u try to tame them, how much u feed them, if u give them the right lighting, and what enclosure u buy them

[@hyd3n376]

If I lived down south and had a greenhouse for it to live in I'd consider getting an iguana

[@zareptiles]

that would be awesome for an iguana!

[@LuckyPlague]

i agree. i see so many people feed them bad things, its so sad.... and when they give them small cages

[@zareptiles]

Yes! I feel like the two main parts where people tend to fall short on their care is the diet and the enclosure size

[@nightmareinaction629]

I remeber we had a room just for an iguana we had when I was a kid was 15x15x10foot long and it was a mini jungle saddly we moved and we couldn't bring her we had her for 10 years

[@zareptiles]

That sounds amazing! Im sorry to hear you weren’t able to bring her with you

[@fuzzbuzz6581]

fun fact.... you can give adequate light to a very large lizard with REFECTIVE SURFACES and ONE light. I have done it. Hope that helps someone.

[@dsvsukth7568]

Thanks sister, my iguana got a good home now

[@careysteinberg3363]

Thank the lord I watch this truthful video!

[@zareptiles]

Important things to consider when thinking about getting an iguana! Thanks for watching!

[@user-ic4ty8ez5j]

My mom had one when I was a child and it became a nightmare when it got older. It attacked everyone, killed my pet bunny and it got so territorial not even she could handle it. She had to give away to a sanctuary. Also they're an invasive species in my country, we call them bamboo chickens.

[@user-ic4ty8ez5j]

@Coomer D Puerto Rico.

[@zareptiles]

Aww im sorry to hear about your bunny! It's amazing how much they can change when they hit puberty

[@dylangeltzeiler946]

I have heard about one of those potential problems on some Nature Program on Reptiles. Which is on the Lizards. Henry Lizard Lover said about the Male Iguanas. They’re raised alone & don’t see other Iguanas & will stalk & attack humans. But it was a good thing Henry Lizard Lover showed the demonstration when 1 Male Iguana sees another Male. But at least he held on to the mellowed one while the other was in its boundaries for a private moment. Sometimes I wish Iguanas would understand that we’re different from them. No doubt that some life like toy would let it be a minor comfort of its own kind. Especially if it’ll be convincing enough to not attack a human. But we might have to pretend that the toy or figure it struggling like the real thing wanting to fight & takeover the other’s area.

[@ryancentnarowicz]

Would a Bearded Dragon be a better choice for a pet lizard? I remember back in the 90s everybody had an Iguana it was as common as having a dog or a cat. Ferrets and Macaw parrots I remember were another very common house pet in the 90s. Today not so much except maybe Ferrets I still see common once in a while.

[@zareptiles]

Yes bearded dragons are much better! Their care is very similar to an iguanas but on a smaller scale, and you don’t have to worry about humidity! The only addition would be that Bearded dragons also eat insects where iguanas dont. They would need uvb, high heat, and salads like a bearded dragon, but a smaller enclosure, lower humidity, and they are much better with tolerating human interaction! Mean beardies are much less common than mean iguanas

[@ryancentnarowicz]

ZA Reptiles Thank you so much for the info! Do Bearded Dragons live just as long as iguanas too? I’ve been getting conflicting info online some say bearded dragons only live around until 8 to 12 years while some say they can live up to 15 years old and even 20!

[@kimkosyjana9511]

Being a beardie owner brought me here. I think a beardie makes wonderful pets. They love to be held! The only bad thing is the live insects. I learned to get over that pretty quickly, but some of the insects are like a second pet. You have to house them properly, feed and give them water so your beardie gets healthy insects. Its kind of sad taking care of them then feeding them to your dragon lol. But my dragon is super chill and loves to hang out and he is even good with my 5 and 3 year old.

[@oliviakamara7153]

I rescued an iguana and had no idea they could play dead. So to add to your point definitely do your research lol it was a dramatic performance. I did so much research bought the right lighting but I never knew they could play dead

[@zareptiles]

I had actually never heard this! Definitely not something you hear about often!

[@14th_muffin49]

I just got a pet iguana and got extrememly lucky he was docile and tame from the moment i picked him up

[@zareptiles]

That’s very lucky!

[@Aj-me8mo]

I live in Florida so I own about a thousand iguanas haha? if you know, you know

[@raeannegarcia804]

Same here! South florida is jam packed with them

[@Aj-me8mo]

@@raeannegarcia804 yes they're our versions of rats lol

[@carlosss7121]

I live in Panama so we already have iguanas everywhere 😂

[@stagdream]

I got an iguana before doing the research & there are so many sources on why they are bad pets. I do not know what to do 😀

[@zareptiles]

I would just recommend continuing to do lots of research and going above and beyond to provide him with a great life! If you think you will not be a good fit for him, theres no shame in finding him a home with someone experienced that can give him what he needs :)

[@yoshima920]

I really want one. My family owns a farm so providing food won't cost me as much cuz itl get fresh produce.

[@zareptiles]

That’s convenient!😁

[@Fairytale30299]

Agreed. They're usually shit pets. Haha. A fully grown iguana that hates people is also super dangerous because they're so big and strong. Man there's so many reasons to not get an iguana, there's a very few amount of people who could give them the required room and care. Good thing Arcadius is a special kind of bean. 💕

[@brianshaffer2478]

I have 2 babies and they are easy for me to take care of because I live in Florida so I don't need light bulbs because the sunlight is better for them. I grew up with iguanas and I had wild caughts Florida iguanas.

[@kellieoh7045]

Everything you said is 100% true. Thanks for the video.

[@zareptiles]

Thank you!

[@lionel-uo3gm]

I just brought a baby iguana he is fucking crazy dude keep eye balling me and when I go to grab him he fuckes me up !

[@zareptiles]

Check out my iguana taming video for some ideas that might help you to bond with him! Slow and steady is the way to go when earning an animals trust :)

[@user-ps6em6nh1w]

Is it legal to sell them in California? Specifically Stockton California? I went to the Stockton flea market, and they sold them there, and that’s not the most “exotic”, they also sold TUCANS and BLUE AND YELLOW MACAWS. I’ve done some research, and a lot of conflicting sources contradict each other. So yes… asking a human who has one

[@brianshaffer2478]

My big red iguana was like the iguana in the video but someone stole her because I kept her in a outside enclosure and someone used bolt cutters to cut the lock on the cage and I was so mad but I got 4 babies green iguanas that eat well . I also am keeping a ornate nile monitor which also needs a big enclosure.

[@zareptiles]

Aww I’m sorry about your iguana

[@howliniverson818]

Is an iguana leash a good idea? As far as them resting on shoulders?

[@zareptiles]

I have a harness and leash for arcadius. I wouldn’t put him down outside without one because they can move quickly when they want to. There are different styles of leashes/harnesses, so you just have to find one to your liking :)

[@jacobkraus3559]

I just got a Blue Iguana a month ago. How do I tell if I got a male or female.

[@zareptiles]

Males will have a broad head, typically a bump on their head, larger dewlap, and larger femoral pores under their legs. Females have a smaller dainty body shape in comparison and smaller or barely visible femoral pores. I suggest googling the difference so you can see images, because its very easy to tell :) However, its not easy until they have reached sexual maturity typically around 2 years of age. Before that they all look like females 😂

[@oliviadumas7675]

What is the minimum size for an adult iguna?(baby and adult)

[@zareptiles]

Babies can be kept in smaller set ups, but they’ll out grow them very very quickly. You want a large enclosure ready to go by their first year. My views on minimums keep changing as Im in the hobby longer. Ultimately minimum i’d go 6-10’ long, 3-4’ deep, 6’ tall. It really depends on the size of your iguana. Arcadius is stunted so he doesnt need what a huge adult would need, some adults are bigger than others, but plan for alot of space :)

[@raeannegarcia804]

So I've been doing research and everything because my mom said I could have one if I dedicate myself to it. My question is mainly just what I should do. I got one today (I actually found it because it was moving pretty slow) and I just wanna make sure I don't mess up

[@zareptiles]

Before I can give any information that will be usefully to you, can you tell me exactly what you mean by you found one? I’m curious if you mean you found a wild one and your in Florida. How I answer your question depends on whether or not he was wild caught and if you are located in Florida :)

[@raeannegarcia804]

@@zareptiles yes. It was wild caught. I'm actually in south florida. Someone told me it might not be an iguana though and that's where I'm getting confused

[@zareptiles]

Ahh I see. I was wondering if you lived in Florida, because If it is an iguana, it is now illegal to own iguanas in Florida. You would have had to own it prior to July 1st I believe and would have to follow the new protocols and guidelines to have your animal grandfathered in to be able to legally keep it

[@lauramolony]

About thirty years ago, I wanted an Iguana as a pet after someone brought one to a party. It looked really cool with it's lovely orange green colour and was really sweet and a little harness and lead set, I let it climb on my shoulder. I think it was a female. I started nagging mum to buy me one and she said let's go to the pet shop and ask about them first. We went in the shop, spoke to the assistant who showed us their Iguanas and all the equipment and care they actually needed. Naturally I decided not to buy one.

[@anouzeka9968]

do i need biteproof gloves

[@zareptiles]

A good pair of gloves wouldnt be a bad thing to have on hand! I would say mainly for the nails, but if you are working with a more defensive iguana, it would be an extra layer of protection for sure!

[@eriksaari4430]

i wish i could go somewhere to feed and perhaps interact with lizards

[@dmc8706]

In the 1980s when I was a kid I tried to own 3 separate iguanas. Every one of them died in the 1st year. The 1st time I followed the instructions from the pet store who sold me the iguana. The 2nd time I bought a small book on iguana care and followed the book's instructions. The 3rd time I bought a larger book and followed its instructions. None of them mentioned the need for humidity...

[@pineappleking18]

Great video. Looks like I’m ordering one right now

[@Mwilson8581]

Op is so pretty I forgot I was trying to show my daughter the iguana.

[@valhqlla]

so it's impossible to have iguana as a pet? :(

[@zareptiles]

Not impossible, however if that was your take away from the video, than it just means an iguana might not be the right pet for you and that’s ok! :)

[@lindamastropietro4429]

He is so beautiful

[@zareptiles]

Thank you 💙

[@LilxSpiider]

I just adopted a young blue female, she has a massive home. I did my research before

[@zareptiles]

Thats awesome! And thats great that you researched before! 😄

[@gilyth]

Question did you get this iguana from a shelter or you raised it from birth???

[@zareptiles]

he was rehomed to me from a local family when he was about 2 years old

[@emmasexotics1659]

I love Iguanas!!!!!!

[@nth5946]

I have 4 iguanas love them

[@vincenzocanta9783]

Ogni animale ha le sue esigenze, che nella vita domestica vanno rispettate. Tenendo presente che gli animali in genere non hanno il senso della misura, sentimento tipicamente umano!

[@saisai_playzyt7596]

i have 3 iguana’s

[@showrovnandi3190]

Which Reptile according to you is easy to keep & need easy maintainence?

[@zareptiles]

definitely some geckos like leopard geckos, fat tail geckos, and crested geckos or snakes like sand boas and corn snakes :)

[@kooby122]

@@zareptiles of course people should do their research and not neglect any reptile because its "easy to maintain"

[@JordanjamesX]

Very informative video.

[@zareptiles]

Thank you!

[@garlandstrife]

Your iguana and you are gorgeous!

[@zareptiles]

Thank you!

[@jeffreyharper2731]

I had one named Johnny. I don't think I will get another one. Heat rock, Uv light and tank costed more than the animal. I paid 39.00 for him and almost 200.00 for everything else. He was a good boy and had a good temperament and he loved my girlfriend. He died. I won't get another one .

[@zareptiles]

Im sorry for your loss! Many people don’t realize that half the time the animal is the cheapest part of getting one - the supplies can cost and arm and a leg!

[@edsongarza9168]

I was interested in iguanas but thanks to this probably not anymore lol thanks I guess

[@zareptiles]

Better to know before you take one on! 😁

[@tracyjones2948]

I absolutely love iguanas!! And I want to raise one so bad,but I can't seem to keep one alive. My last one died a few days ago,and I don't understand what I keep doing wrong. She was my fourth one.....please any ideas would be appreciated

[@zareptiles]

Can you describe your care for me?

[@tracyjones2948]

@@zareptiles I'm sorry I didn't reply sooner, but I had to work today, lol. Yes, I would feed her(Dragon Lady) twice a day ,she was in an enclosure too small for her really,and I would give her a bath about three to four times a week,and a light,uv

[@carriewilliford1225]

If ur looking for a pet iguana that might fit your lifestyle I would say consider a banana pectinata.

[@Hailyron]

Another thing is substrate. You should use newspaper or fabric. NEVER COCONUT FIBER!!! I lost my sweet posiedon because he ate some dirt and coco fiber.

[@charlesseiderman29]

I can see she actually loves iguanas!

[@zareptiles]

Thank you!

[@TheAnimalHouse]

I really appreciate this video. It's super important to know all of this information before committing to a large reptile. I also have an iguana. He's a touchy boy but I love him very much lol😊

[@zareptiles]

Thank you so much! And you are absolutely right! Its all fun and games to say you have a big animal, but big animals = Big commitments

[@Basswisper]

I think you meant 4 to 5 feet instead of six

[@zareptiles]

Nope I meant 6’

[@georgiab1884]

The female iguanas are getting pregnant be there self? WITHOUT a boy iguana?

[@zareptiles]

Many female reptiles can develop eggs without mating, just like how humans have eggs, they just aren’t fertilized. They still have to pass them and unfortunately this is where many problems arise

[@satanlucifer-o7b]

iguanas like to whip there tails and there nails are long plus they bite (thank god they have no teeth)

[@zareptiles]

iguanas actually have very sharp teeth!

[@bercor4948]

Damn, dont forget to breathe. Finish a sentence and take a breath. You keep on rambling until you run out of breath🤣

[@zareptiles]

Oh buddy if you thought that wasnt calm cool and collected than you havent seen nothing yet LOL!

[@bercor4948]

@@zareptiles holy shit you should do these audiobooks of harry potter after a few coffee's and redbull. And give it out to schools for free. Want to see the reactions and outrage it will create amongst the children who just get fucked up energized because of it.

[@kunalsbdr]

I love the way you speak, which accent is that?

[@almostliterally593]

My favorite reptiles to keep as a pet are ducks! I have 7 of þem þat roam about our yard. Þey're reptiles, juſt inſtead of lizards þey are dinoſaurs/þeropods!

[@zareptiles]

Love ducks but ducks don’t love me LOL!

[@almostliterally593]

@@zareptiles two of my mallards love to ſnuggle!

[@fstaar]

why do you look almost identical to Millie bobby brown

[@zareptiles]

I get this a ton on here but I don’t see it 🤣

[@juniors2sexy]

I could listen to your voice all day

[@zohaanchadha726]

Cap thay r the best

[@zareptiles]

Clearly you missed the part where I said there was a part two on why they are great pets for the right people

[@cjplayznrage5973]

I have a year old iguana 🦎 seriously I'm not joking his name's buddy

[@katego370]

Live long? Donkeys can easily get to 60. They say: "If you're gonna get a donkey, know that your kid's gonna retire with the donkey."

[@zareptiles]

How many of your average people are owning donkeys? Most people own dogs, cats, maybe fish and hamsters, etc. by comparison, iguanas do live much longer than the average pet There’s always going to be animals that do live longer, take large tortoises for example

[@katego370]

@@zareptiles It wasn't an attack, just a joking comment. And yes, many people randomly own donkeys. In France, they often come with the land you buy so many people that buy a country property end up with donkeys.

[@zareptiles]

@@katego370 I didn’t take it as such, but for anyone reading comments hoping to learn more, it’s good to address. For reptile keepers 20 doesn’t sound like much, but for most non reptile pet parents 20 is quite a lot :)

[@noahgestido5803]

Wait what do u mean about humid like do I have to spray the enclosure water

[@noahgestido5803]

With water*

[@zareptiles]

Think about when you walk outside and you can tell it’s disgustingly humid.... that’s what we are going for 😂 So yup! Spraying with water or having a misting system is a good way to achieve that! Also setting up a humidifier to run into the enclosure will help keep up humidity :)

[@thomasmercer855]

I disagree with the size aqua blue iguana don’t ever go over 5 ft and female don’t go over 4ft green and red I see the problem

[@zareptiles]

It was a general statement about iguanas as a whole. Typically greens are what I see commonly ending up being impulse bought or rehomed/sold/surrendered etc.

[@justinosborne5280]

I heard they’re smarter than other reptiles.

[@zareptiles]

They are definitely very intelligent!

[@MetalVania]

Ok can people please stop saying “oh my pet is my baby. He knows I’m mommy. It’s the same as raising a baby. Potty training it. Giving it attention. Loving it etc”. All you who say it’s the same but yet won’t have an actual human baby have no idea. Have a human baby and and you’ll see the difference. There’s more to it then those things you mention.

[@zareptiles]

No one ever said anything about it being remotely the same as raising a baby…

[@JonathanAmado.]

Shoot I own 3

[@zareptiles]

congrats! they can be very rewarding if you are ready for them!

[@ryn8613]

So im hearing that Iguanas are scaly dogs

[@zareptiles]

scaly dogs that can have huge attitudes and cause serious damage

[@bbefb045]

Guys I'm supposed to baby sit one because my friend is from russia and is going back to visit family, I was stupidly and stupidly enough to be the only one to take him( ?) I love animals and please help me, if something happens I'm blaming it on you

[@bbefb045]

Is metabolic bone disease common because she or he has it too

[@zareptiles]

If you are pet sitting for your friend, did your friend give you instructions on what to do? If so follow their instructions. MBD is also very common to see in iguanas typically not given proper lighting and or diet. With all due respect, you cannot blame people on the internet for the choices you made, so if something happens that is between you and your friend and no one else. If they left you information on what to do, follow that. If not, it looks like you found my care guide👍 Also check out my iguana nutrition video and one of my first ever videos was feeding my iguana, so you get an understanding of their diet ☺️

[@bbefb045]

She is russian and is going back to visit some family and she said I think around July, she's very keen on saying he's not like other iguanas lol, but she is going to give me full instructions and lamps and backup lamps and all

[@Basswisper]

Because they do not get 6 feet

[@zareptiles]

They can. Its certainly not a guarantee but it’s certainly not impossible. I’ve seen plenty that are 6’ or just shy of it

[@VGKali]

Where u on drugs when u made this video?

[@zareptiles]

High on life 😉✌️

[@TOMGULIANI]

Luckiest iguana in world . Start watching video to learn about iguana 12 minutes later still no idea all could think she is so beautiful