• Iguanas may grow to be 6 feet long and weigh 20 pounds.
• Iguanas may live for 15 or more years.
• An adult is needed to regulate the diet required by Iguanas.
• Iguanas may become aggressive as they age.
• Iguana bites often require stitches.
• Iguanas may carry salmonella and require hygiene practices around young children.
• Iguanas often become sick and may die due to lack of owner’s knowledge.
• Supplies for the iguana are not cheap.
• Minimum cage size is 4 ft by 4 ft by 6 ft high
• Iguanas often carry worms and do require veterinary care.
• Iguanas require attention every day.
• The local zoos do not have room for unwanted pet reptiles.
• Ownership of any pet reptile requires research for dietary and environmental needs.

The Foundation for Iguana Rescue Safety and Training, Inc reports that they receive 20 calls from people wanting to get rid of an iguana for every call looking to adopt an iguana. Over 50 people in the Hampton Roads Area called in 2001 looking for a home for an iguana. The Norfolk Zoo reported a higher number of calls.

More Information:

http://www.iguanafirst.com http://www.samanthaiguana.com