Iguanas For Dummies

Iguanas For Dummies
Author: Melissa Kaplan
Publisher: For Dummies
Total Pages: 398
Release: 2000-08-15
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9780764552601

Big, green, scaly, and surprisingly cuddly, a well-adjusted iguana is like a cross between large, friendly dog and an independent cat. On the other hand, a poorly trained iguana can be a living nightmare. With his muscular, three-to-four-foot-long tail and 116-120 razor-sharp teeth, a nasty iguana can be a genuine danger to life, limb and property. Iguanas require a constant 90-degree Fahrenheit environment and lots of room to range around in. Iguanas For Dummies lets you take a long, well-informed look before leaping into the exotic world of iguanas. Written by one of the most respected experts on the care and feeding of iguanas, this fun, entertaining book fills you in on everything you need to know to successfully adopt, nurture, live with and love an iguana. You’ll discover how to: Decide if an iguana is right for you Feed and house your iguana properly Keep your iguana healthy Bond with your scaly friend Integrate your green amigo into your life Socialize and train your mini-dinosaur Ideal for first-time and veteran iguana owners alike, Iguanas For Dummies is a gold mine of advice, guidance and tested-in-the-trenches tips on: Iguanas 101: history, anatomy, physiology and different species What you should know and what to look for when shopping for an iguana Housing your iguana—includes tips on buying or building an enclosure and how to create a safe environment for a free-roaming iguana How to feed your iguana and how often Health issues, concerns and treatments Breeding iguanas for fun and profit Whether you’re thinking about getting an iguana, or you already have a whole herd of big green herbivores, this fun, friendly guide will answer all your questions.

How take care of your pet iguana

How take care of your pet iguana
Author: Wings of Success
Publisher: Aldo Press
Total Pages: 99
Release:
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

Bold enough to rise slimy, wiggly iguanas as pet? Not sure how to make them happy? Not sure how to increase the longevity of your pet?

Green Iguana

Green Iguana
Author: James W. Hatfield
Publisher:
Total Pages: 676
Release: 2004
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781883463502

This book is the largest, most comprehensive, up-to-date, accurate, scientifically documented, helpful, fun, easy-to-read iguana pet care book ever published. It's the ULTIMATE!

The Green Iguana Manual

The Green Iguana Manual
Author: Philippe de Vosjoli
Publisher: CompanionHouse Books
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2003-12
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781882770670

It's hard to resist a friendly dinosaur, and the green iguana's enormous popularity rests on that amusing truism. This large lizard presents few difficulties and for keepers and can live for a couple of decades. One of the authors' purposes of The Green Iguana Manual is to promote responsible ownership for this noble lizard that can grow to be the size of a medium size dog with an unusually long, leathery tail The Green Iguana Manual takes a close look at the characteristics of this species that have made these attractive lizards so amazingly popular in the pet world as well as their lifelong requirements. Author and herp expert Philippe de Vosjoli is joined by iguana specialists Dr. Roger Klingenberg, Dr. Susan Donoghue, and David Blair, who each contribute special chapters to this up-to-date and authoritative guide. This colorfully illustrated guide provides excellent general guidelines for keepers who wish to add a green iguana to their vivarium and maintain their "prehistoric" pet in excellent health and condition. The authors provide an introduction to basic iguana characteristics including distribution, size, longevity, and varieties and morphs, to help beginners better understand the anatomy and behavior of these fascinating lizards. This Advanced Vivarium Systems title includes information about selecting a healthy green iguana, handling, housing needs, breeding, and life stages. Dr. Donoghue provides the chapter "Diet and Feeding Management," which discusses food sources, supplementation, and feeding guidelines for green iguanas of all ages. Dr. Klingenberg provides the chapter on diseases and disorders, which covers nutritional and metabolic disorders, infectious diseases, reproductive disorders, parasites, and environmental issues. The chapter concludes with a very useful five-page troubleshooting chart for common disorders. The book also discusses the iguanas of the West Indies (chapter by Blair) as well as seven other iguanid lizards, such as the spiny-tailed iguana, Fiji Island iguana, and chuckwallas.

I Wanna Iguana

I Wanna Iguana
Author: Karen Kaufman Orloff
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2004-09-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0399237178

Hilarious notes between a son and his mom show how kid logic can be very persuasive. Alex just has to convince his mom to let him have an iguana, so he puts his arguments in writing. He promises that she won't have to feed it or clean its cage or even see it if she doesn't want to. Of course Mom imagines life with a six-foot-long iguana eating them out of house and home. Alex's reassures her: It takes fifteen years for an iguana to get that big. I'll be married by then and probably living in my own house His mom's reply: How are you going to get a girl to marry you when you own a giant reptile? Kis will be in hysterics as the negotiations go back and forth through notes, and the lively, imaginative illustrations showing their polar opposite dreams of life with an iguana take the humor to even higher heights.

Iguana Invasion!

Iguana Invasion!
Author: Virginia Aronson
Publisher: Pineapple Press Inc
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1561644684

Describes the most common exotic animals on the loose in Florida--species like green iguanas, Burmese pythons, Nile Monitor lizards, and Rhesus monkeys.

Your Pet Iguana

Your Pet Iguana
Author: Elaine Landau
Publisher: Children's Press(CT)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Green iguanas as pets
ISBN: 9780531154687

Suggests what to consider when selecting an iguana for a pet, and explains the lizard's housing, food, healthcare, and activity needs.

Cyclura

Cyclura
Author: Jeffrey Lemm
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2011-08-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1437735177

Rock iguanas of the West Indies are considered to be the most endangered group of lizards in the world. They are a flagship species in the Caribbean and on most islands are the largest native land animals. Unfortunately, human encroachment and introduced animals have brought this species to the brink of extinction. Cyclura: Natural History, Husbandry, and Conservation of the West Indian Iguanas is the first book to combine the natural history and captive husbandry of these remarkable reptiles, while at the same time outlining the problems researchers and conservationists are battling to save these beautiful, iconic animals of the Caribbean islands. Authors Jeffrey Lemm and Allison Alberts have been studying West Indian iguanas for nearly 20 years in the wild and in captivity; their experiences with wild iguanas and their exquisite photos of these charismatic lizards in the wild make this book a must-have for reptile researchers, academics and enthusiasts, as well as anyone interested in nature and conservation. - Includes chapters with contributions by leading experts on rock iguana taxonomy, nutrition, and diseases - Features color photos of all taxa, including habitat and captive shots - Provides easily understandable and usable information gleaned from experience and hands-on reptile research

God Is Talking

God Is Talking
Author: Emily Crawford
Publisher: Inspiring Voices
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2013-11-11
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1462407943

Psychologist Emily Crawfords world changed forever in 2001, when she adopted a tiny green iguana named Sammy. With her fascinating prehistoric appearance and elaborate system of nonverbal communication, Sammy soon grew into an ambassador for love. Her gentle wisdom repeatedly shone light in the darkest places in Emilys life. With humor and beautiful photographs, this personal narrative offers valuable life lessons and ways to listen for love in the most unexpected places. God Is Talking helps us realize that even iguanas can teach us about life as long as we can slow down and listen! Whether you are a parent, animal lover, spiritual person, or anyone who has had challenges in your life, learn how to gain insight and perspective into the gifts that life brings! Abram Wilks, licensed clinical social worker Sammy the green iguana is brought to life with warmth, enthusiasm, and cleverness. There is so much wisdom about the world wrapped up in one little beloved green iguana girl! This is a big journey through lifes important lessons from a unique perspective you will not want to miss! Shannyn Yalaoui, systems analyst and Second Chance animal rescue volunteer Its a fun and honest love story that makes a person want to go green. It also is a great reminder that God can and does work in all kinds of waysnot just in the ordinary but the extraordinary. Reverend Keith Vessell, First United Methodist Church

Care for a Pet Chameleon

Care for a Pet Chameleon
Author: Jim Whiting
Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2008-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1612287336

Many people believe that chameleons change their colors to blend in with their surroundings. They are partially right. Chameleons are nature’s “quick-change” artists. They can change their colors within a few moments. But they do it either to express their feelings or to help control their body temperature. This ability to change colors is only one of the things that make chameleons so interesting. Because they are so much fun to watch, many people like to keep chameleons as pets. Perhaps you would like to own a chameleon, too. This book will give you lots of information about chameleons and what you need to do to keep one as a pet. It will help you decide if it’s the right pet for you—and if it is, to convince your parents that you and a chameleon would make a great pair.