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I have a very big problem with my ig. He is really wild I do not know what to do with him. I can’t hold him or nothin’. he is almost 2 ft long and I am afraid he his gong to get meaner and meaner to the point where I can’t get him out to clean the cage. HELP ASAP
07/12/05  10:25am

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 Need help asap

How long have you had him, and what is your set-up? This question comes up a lot, and the basic answer is patience and persistence. You have to gain trust...You have to work with him every day and not back down.

My 2plus year old spiny-tail ig is only now calming down after almost a year and a half with us, and still only lets ME take her out. I strongly believe it is because I never back down from her and am consistent in my handling. Rob lets her intimidate him, and even though he feeds her 5 days a week she won’t let him approach her or take her out without hissing and gaping. He usually gives up and I have to do it. She might run from me sometimes, but mostly doesn’t cause a commotion for me and is a sweetie once she’s out.

I know greens are different than spiny-tail igs, but spinies are notorious for being aggressive by nature, and all the info I’ve come across for handling has been the same. You have to be patient. You have to be consistent. You have to approach in a non-threatening way, and not back down...you have to be the trusted dominant one.

What is your set up? What is your handling schedule? How long have you had him? Look down the list of posts for other suggestions on similar topics. Iguanas can be wonderful pets if you are committed.

Good Luck!
07/12/05  09:44pm

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   Message To: Spiny-ig   In reference to Message Id: 399907


 Need help asap

I ahven;t handled him alot. I am still in school or summer school right now so I don’t have alot of free time but if you think I need to hold him more and be more patient then I will find time. I will have him a year on the second day of the fair. My cousin brought him up for me to have. He had a broken nose and my cousin threw him at the wall so he may have alot less trust in humans than other green igs.

Thanx for the advice



07/13/05  09:52am


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