Signs of a Sick Iguana
If you take proper care of your iguana, he should rarely get sick. However, if your lizard does
fall ill, you’ll want to be able to recognize and treat it quickly. Here are a few common
symptoms of a sick iguana.
Appetite: If you take care of your iguana long enough, you will certainly learn his eating habits.
If a change in this routine occurs, there may be something wrong. Things to look for include
eating less or more than usual. Your iguana may also change his usual choice of food when he
gets sick. Sometimes, they’ll start eating more or stop eating moist food altogether.
Appearance: Your iguana’s skin can also help you determine when he’s sick. There may be
something wrong if the skin becomes loose or dull. The color of the skin may also change.
Iguanas are capable of changing colors slightly due to temperature, stress, or mood. However,
this color changes usually goes away quickly. A sick iguana may also change colors, which
probably won't go away. The skin usually turns brownish in these cases. If you notice this, you
should take him to a vet quickly.
Behavior: Once again, after caring for your iguana long enough you should learn how he
normally acts. He could be ill if he becomes more or less active that he usually is. He may also
start spending a lot more time in a hiding place. If your normally passive iguana suddenly
becomes aggressive, you should seek medical counsel.
For more information on caring for green iguanas, go to www.Green-Iguana-Care.com.
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