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Resource for Iguana Care and Adoption

EnRICHing the iguana/keeper relationship through accurate care information and compassionate re-homi So they really are wild animals that we keep in our houses!
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THERE ARE FIVE CORE ELEMENTS OF IGUANA HUSBANDRY

The green iguana (Iguana Iguana Iguana) is an herbivorous, arboreal lizard that inhabits the Neotropical regions of Mexico, Central, and parts of South America. It is wonderfully adapted to this environment and fills an important role in its ecological niche. Keeping an iguana in captivity is challenging and a commitment not to be taken lightly.

And depending on what part of the world you live in can be a costly endeavor. The iguana is an unusual pet, but the rewards of keeping an iguana healthy and socialized are unlike any you experience with a usual pet. Iguanas have not been kept in captivity long enough to have become domesticated. One of the incredible things about iguanas is that they can be tamed. The majority of iguanas kept as pets have adapted to their captive life. Captive iguana husbandry starts with understanding their natural habitat and trying to recreate that as much as possible. Creating a tropical rainforest is pretty much impossible, especially if you live in an area like Minnesota! That’s the costly part. But to keep an iguana healthy, it’s essential to follow the FELTS system. Each element is dependant on the other to create the type of mini ecosystem that will keep your iguana healthy and happy. Food

Enclosure

Lighting

Temperature

Socialization

08/14/2024

Guess the artist. Hint: let the music be your guide. 😆. Any one else have p**p painters?

08/13/2024

Chardonnay… the Super Fl**zy with the Double Doozy. 😆. Who else is shedding BOTH nostrils at the same time!!!

08/09/2024

Breeding season is coming up…get a toy for ya boy! At Costco.

08/01/2024

Mooshu has a big shed starting on her tail!

07/30/2024

Yow! Everyone’s appetite is at 11! They’re packing it in to build up fat store in preparation for the next breeding season. Are your iggies eating a lot?

07/30/2024

The Fluffmeister!

07/30/2024

Mooshu is ready for yummies!

07/30/2024

Yogi…so handsome, yet terrifying. ❤️

07/24/2024

Iguanas in the mist. Munchkin is having a zen moment. 🧘‍♀️

07/22/2024

Mooshu has resorbed her eggs…again. She’s about six years old and has never laid eggs.

07/22/2024

Yogi is still available.

07/22/2024

As you remember, Fluffy was returned to RICA. He’s still mad at me. 😞. I thought it was a good home, Fluff. We’ll try again. 😔

07/22/2024

Gah! You are so adorable!

07/22/2024

Aw, Chardonnay! You’re so relaxed!

06/05/2024

When a pet iguana escapes to the great outdoors, and climbs the tallest tree they can find, it usually takes equipment like this to bring them back home. If you're in the Fargo, ND area and need tree services, check out this company! Big thanks to JS Land Improvement!

05/07/2024

Mooshu is getting a wellness check.

04/09/2024

Fascinating! What do you think?

Reptiles have a reputation as cold, emotionless creatures. Experts say countering this myth could help protect them from habitat loss.

03/01/2024

Chardonnay is an older gal who has plenty o’ spice in her. She’s not for everyone, but if you can accept her and appreciate her for who she is, please consider giving her a place in your heart and home.

03/01/2024

Mooshu enjoys a nice bath. Approximately 6 year old female awaits her new 🏡. Located in St. Paul MN. For awhile I thought she might be gravid, but she isn’t showing definite signs now.

02/26/2024

Guess the shed! This one is easy!

02/22/2024

Look at this random blue scale on Munchkin. Show us your random spots of color!

02/17/2024

Fluffy is on his way to his new home! Thank you Angie and crew for adopting him!!❤️❤️❤️

02/12/2024

Guess the brain bumps!

02/12/2024

Guess the tail!

02/11/2024

Show us your man pores!

02/11/2024

Guess the nostril!

02/04/2024

Hey, Chardonnay are you going to finish that?

01/17/2024

He finally did it. Bit the end of his tail off. Well, mostly off, it was hanging by a thread of skin, which I snipped. I washed it with chlorhexidene gluconate. Since iguanas have fracture plates between the vertebrae, the tail broke off exactly how it was supposed to. Still, not a very pretty sight.

01/15/2024

Exactly where she needs to be shedding! Chardonnay’s hips got too skinny during her health scare.

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Videos

Chardonnay here, and all the rest of the iggies at RICA still await a permanent, loving home.

I love watching Mooshu eat. 😍🥰😘

Chardonnay fka Rango. She is finally coming out of the woods. She went way off feed a few months back and I had to give her slurry. A trip to the vet showed she was forming egg follicles and a slight infection. She is eating on her own now and slowly gaining weight. I think she’s resorbed the follicles.

Rango is now Chardonnay! She’s still spicy, though.

Happy Holidays to our friends and fans!

On behalf of all the iggies here at RICA, I want to send a big thanks to everyone who contributed to the fundraiser. We almost made our goal! We can now go forward with Igman’s stitch removal and follow up blood work. Here’s a video of Fluffy. He’s doing great! His tail has grown out about 18 inches. It’s been a year now since his tail amp. Another success story thanks to our wonderful friends, followers, donators and volunteers who make it happen! We love you!!

Returning to RICA. Igman is a senior male who just wants a loving forever home. He seems to prefer male humans. He just can't control himself around the ladies! He's a big guy and will need a very large enclosure. Looking for a permanent home, as this guy has been moved around a lot in the last three years. Also, need to find a home soon as RICA is at full capacity.