Iguana Love
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Do you love an iguana?
This lens is about the Iguana and Iguana Love. What is iguana love? Well in my opinion it's everything we do for and love about our iguanas... Why we love em. Why we care for them the way we do. Show them off when we can... you know how it is....;-) So I hope you'll enjoy this lens.
I also have a facebook fanpage about the iguana which you are welcome to visit and join.
I also have a facebook fanpage about the iguana which you are welcome to visit and join.
Table of Contents
- Dancing Iguana - Check your Volume!!
- My Iguana My Iguana - Video
- Sneezing free diving Iguanas - Dive Galapagos - BBC wildlife
- What Color - Poll
- Potty Trained - Video
- Iguana Heat and Lighting - Tip
- Iguana Lighting
- Snake & Iguana Display Case Cages - Video
- The Essential Iguana
- How Many Iguana - Poll
- Iguana Feeders/Waters
- Some Facts About Rhino Iguanas ...
- Green Iguana Facts - Video
- Green Iguana - Poll
- How to Groom Your Iguana - Video
- Iguana Accessories
- Iguana Knowledge - Poll
- Iguanas for DUMMIES
- Bob - A Rescue Case - Video
- Rescue - Poll
- Multi-Level Cage
- Your Comments about Iguana Love
Dancing Iguana - Check your Volume!!
Bearded Dragon Dancing
This is really a cute video of the bearded dragon dancing - be forewarned that the music starts abruptly - so check your volume!
My Iguana My Iguana - Video
This is a short 30 second video created from photographs of an iguana named Stella. - Make your own 30 second video using your favorite iguana photos with this free online video program called Animoto. ... You can upload your photos, choose music clips from their library, name your video and your good to go. A great way to share! ;-)
Sneezing free diving Iguanas - Dive Galapagos - BBC wildlife
This is an informative video about the iguana. I really like the BBC's work. Enjoy!
What Color - Poll
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Potty Trained - Video
Iguana Heat and Lighting - Tip
Glass cages, even those with a screen top, should NEVER be used when providing access to natural sunlight. Glass cages will trap heat and can cause fatally high temperatures.
Second to the sun, the best light source is a combination of visible light from fluorescent or incandescent lights, and UVB light from special reptile black lights or combination lights. ... Excerpted from an Animal Planet article. Read the article here if interested.
Second to the sun, the best light source is a combination of visible light from fluorescent or incandescent lights, and UVB light from special reptile black lights or combination lights. ... Excerpted from an Animal Planet article. Read the article here if interested.
Iguana Lighting
Snake & Iguana Display Case Cages - Video
The Essential Iguana
How Many Iguana - Poll
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Iguana Feeders/Waters
Some Facts About Rhino Iguanas ...
Conservation
Because this species is an island dweller, damage to the ecosystem has a
larger effect on their populations. They are unable to travel to more suitable
habitat and become fragmented easily. There are estimated to be only 20
populations of this species in the Dominican Republic and fewer than 10 in
Haiti. The main problem has been introduction of predatory mammals such
as mongoose, but deforestation and human encroachment are also causing
rapid decline in rhino iguana numbers. Illegal hunting and exportation for the
pet trade have decreased in the past years with increased education efforts
and stiff penalties for offenders.
Behavior
These terrestrial lizards spend their days foraging for food, but travel only
short distances within their own territory. They hold their heads up high on
their necks to display their prominent horns even while basking in the sun on
rocks. Rhino iguanas are extremely territorial and use their long tails to slash
and whip at predators or intruders. Although territorial battles between males
rarely come to full aggression, the ensuing stand offs can last several hours.
This species of iguana can re-grow teeth lost in battle.
Reproduction and Breeding
Breeding season coincides with the onset of the spring rainy period. Male
courtship, which can last for several days, includes head tossing and color
changes to attract females within their territory. Although size does play a
role in mating success, it is generally the resident male that wins access to
the local females.
Females mate with several males and have the ability to store sperm.
This insures each clutch will be fathered by several males and keeps the
population genetically diverse.
Females dig egg burrows up to three feet deep and guard the nests
aggressively. In areas where suitable nesting sites are rare, the competition
amongst females is severe. All of the eggs hatch within 24 hours of each
other, but it may take up to a week for the hatchlings to dig out of the burrow.
The young, weighing in at only 3 ounces, must quickly head to cover to avoid
predators. There is no extended parental care for this species.
Because this species is an island dweller, damage to the ecosystem has a
larger effect on their populations. They are unable to travel to more suitable
habitat and become fragmented easily. There are estimated to be only 20
populations of this species in the Dominican Republic and fewer than 10 in
Haiti. The main problem has been introduction of predatory mammals such
as mongoose, but deforestation and human encroachment are also causing
rapid decline in rhino iguana numbers. Illegal hunting and exportation for the
pet trade have decreased in the past years with increased education efforts
and stiff penalties for offenders.
Behavior
These terrestrial lizards spend their days foraging for food, but travel only
short distances within their own territory. They hold their heads up high on
their necks to display their prominent horns even while basking in the sun on
rocks. Rhino iguanas are extremely territorial and use their long tails to slash
and whip at predators or intruders. Although territorial battles between males
rarely come to full aggression, the ensuing stand offs can last several hours.
This species of iguana can re-grow teeth lost in battle.
Reproduction and Breeding
Breeding season coincides with the onset of the spring rainy period. Male
courtship, which can last for several days, includes head tossing and color
changes to attract females within their territory. Although size does play a
role in mating success, it is generally the resident male that wins access to
the local females.
Females mate with several males and have the ability to store sperm.
This insures each clutch will be fathered by several males and keeps the
population genetically diverse.
Females dig egg burrows up to three feet deep and guard the nests
aggressively. In areas where suitable nesting sites are rare, the competition
amongst females is severe. All of the eggs hatch within 24 hours of each
other, but it may take up to a week for the hatchlings to dig out of the burrow.
The young, weighing in at only 3 ounces, must quickly head to cover to avoid
predators. There is no extended parental care for this species.
Green Iguana Facts - Video
Green Iguana - Poll
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How to Groom Your Iguana - Video
Iguana Accessories
Leashes, Harness, Clippers, etc.,
Iguana Knowledge - Poll
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Iguanas for DUMMIES
Bob - A Rescue Case - Video
Rescue - Poll
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Multi-Level Cage
Your Comments about Iguana Love
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KonaGirl
Nov 22, 2011 @ 8:03 am | delete
- My son lives in Alaska and has an iguana for a pet that is huge. He built a shelf for it by a window in his house. The iguana perches on that shelf in the sunlight with his tail hanging down to the floor. His tail is a little over 6 feet long. Unbelievable creature. Quite fascinating.
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aliciamaggie54 Jul 7, 2011 @ 7:20 pm | delete
- Iguanas are a trip. They are interesting animals. We used to have one and he liked sweet potato baby food and heights. Boy that thing loved some baby food and romaine lettuce.
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ebaybee
Jun 26, 2011 @ 2:10 pm | delete
- Living in South Florida, we often find iguanas visiting our backyard, but I never took the time to learn about them. Now I see there is a lot to learn, but they're very interesting. Thanks for this informative and entertaining lens.
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Bonzlee
Jun 13, 2011 @ 11:41 am | delete
- Fabulous lense! My 8-year-old son had a look and now wants an iguana. I think I would prefer that to the tarantula he's been asking for! Thanks for all the great information.
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CHalloran
Jun 3, 2011 @ 10:10 am | delete
- They are fascinating. I am not sure if I could hold one but I always think they are from a different planet, they look so amazing.
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robinrags
Jun 6, 2011 @ 4:25 am | delete
- They are amazing creatures.
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Jun 1, 2011 @ 11:14 pm | delete
- Nice to know lots of new stuff about Iguanas, thanx a lot!
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robinrags
Jun 6, 2011 @ 4:25 am | delete
- Thank you hun.
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