The author of eight previous books on reptiles and exotic pets now turns his focus to iguanas. This complete guide covers housing, feeding, and taming an iguana, as well as its anatomy, biology, life in the wild, and how iguanas make the trip from jungle to pet shop. (Animals/Pets)

Publisher Description

Giant Green Iguanas have become a very popular pet in recent years. Unfortunately, too many people who own iguanas either donât have the right care information or are given the wrong information, and many of these iguanas do not make it to adulthood. The Iguana Denâs Care and Keeping of Giant Green Iguanas provides tested, true, and up to date methods of iguana husbandry that have been developed from years of rescuing and rehabbing iguanas. This book is a must-have for both new and experienced iguana keepers. The book is based on the original Iguana Den website: www.iguanaden.com, and all proceeds from the sale benefit the shelter animals at Scales and Tails Rescue, Inc., a non-profit organization.

Do you have an iguana, or are you considering bringing one home as a pet? This easy-to-read care sheet will help make your new pet a lifelong friend. The two most important things to remember about iguanas are that they will get BIG?you absolutely cannot limit their size by keeping them in a small environment?and they must be handled every single day or they will go wild. If you can provide the space and attention an iguana needs, then this care sheet may be exactly what you were looking for!

A brief introduction to green iguanas, discussing their characteristics, range, habitat, food, offspring, and dangers. Includes a range map, life cycle diagram, and amazing facts.

A newborn iguana sets out to find his mother, getting advice from other animals along the way. Alternating pages provide facts about different types of iguanas.

The only book of its kind with in-depth coverage of the most common exotic species presented in practice, this comprehensive guide prepares you to treat invertebrates, fish, amphibians and reptiles, birds, marsupials, North American wildlife, and small mammals such as ferrets, rabbits, and rodents. Organized by species, each chapter features vivid color images that demonstrate the unique anatomic, medical, and surgical features of each species. This essential reference also provides a comprehensive overview of biology, husbandry, preventive medicine, common disease presentations, zoonoses, and much more. Other key topics include common health and nutritional issues as well as restraint techniques, lab values, drug dosages, and special equipment needed to treat exotics. Brings cutting-edge information on all exotic species together in one convenient resource. Offers essential strategies for preparing your staff to properly handle and treat exotic patients. Features an entire chapter on equipping your practice to accommodate exotic species, including the necessary equipment for housing, diagnostics, pathology, surgery, and therapeutics. Provides life-saving information on CPR, drugs, and supportive care for exotic animals in distress. Discusses wildlife rehabilitation, with valuable information on laws and regulations, establishing licensure, orphan care, and emergency care. Includes an entire chapter devoted to the emergency management of North American wildlife. Offers expert guidance on treating exotics for practitioners who may not be experienced in exotic pet care.

Learn what to feed your green iguana, how to construct a habitat (indoors or outdoors) for him, how to breed iguanas, and other important iguana care information.

DIVAn interdisciplinary anthology that includes many primary resources never before published in English./div