Iguanas are poisonous: how to live with a dangerous "neighbor"?

That did not come up fans of exotic! Some guys in the flats of the tropics, growing windowsill orchids. Many are bred in aquariums colorful tropical fish, among which are quite dangerous instances. Thrill-seekers are housed near a predator, such as bears or tigers. While many fans dream of exotic animals to have at home a lizard, preferably a big and dangerous.

In recent years, medical institutions have become more frequent treatment of people injured or bitten by iguana-a large arboreal lizard, which in normal circumstances lives in Mexico, Central America, Brazil and even Hawaii. And today gradually moved into our apartment. The bites and scratches made by this animal, dangerous enough, because iguanas are poisonous. It is assumed that annually in the hands of local fans get about 15 thousand young individuals. How to co-exist with such a dangerous “neighbor” if she still gained their living space next to you?

Descendants of ancient dinosaurs

The Paleontological finds suggest that lizards appeared long ago. Today there are more than 4,000 types, which are combined into 20 families, among them iguanas. They spread around the globe, perhaps only with the exception of the cold zones. In most cases, the lizards live on the earth's surface, sometimes buried in the sand or climb on trees. Some reptiles live in the soil, others – from the surf. There are individuals that lead a day life, and some move around, hunt and eat only at night. Insects and their larvae, arachnids, molluscs and worms, and sometimes small vertebrates – that is the main food of the lizards.

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Who is this toxic roommate?

A poisonous Green iguana that is most often found in terrariums animal lovers, nature usually lives in the virgin hardwood forests. Particularly likes to settle on the trees that grow near water, as in the case of danger, it may at any time to jump in the river.

Adult iguana – very large, can weigh up to 5 kg and grow up to two meters and half the length of her powerful tail. Short powerful paws with sharp claws help them to perfectly climb trees, and the tail is used for swimming and protection.

The Males much larger than females and have a more massive shape and bright color. The juveniles have a bright green color that helps them camouflage well in the foliage of trees. Usually they don't change color, but some areas of the skin depending on the temperature, light, food, stress, degree of aggression or various diseases change color within a wide range from light to dark shades.

Conditions

Since iguanas poisonous in captivity they are kept in terrariums. This, of course, to some extent affects the appearance of reptiles. Variety may be the length of the body, because it is also associated with conditions.

What should a terrarium for iguanas? As this tree-climbing animal, it is more important for him height than area. But the terrarium should be spacious, with lots of branches and hiding places. Because the iguana needs to move freely, to climb, to hide. Having caught a small animal, don't immediately buy him a big cage, one for life. Small iguanas are distinguished from adults by size and their temperament and behavior, so with the growth of animal's living environment should be changed.

To Care for a pet, of course, also adults, as the iguana is poisonous. A terrarium is chosen so that it is easy to maintain, to maintain it constant temperature, to install a swimming pool with warm water. In the upper tier can be mounted artificial or live, but not poisonous plants. To pay great attention to humidity, light, ventilation, additional UV irradiation and feeding.

If the house has settled iguana-baby, in the period of adaptation is necessary to place it in a quiet corner: during this period, she needs her rest. Though iguana is poisonous, but domesticated animal can be safely let out of the cage. During the walk it is necessary to ensure his safety: to clean away children, cats and dogs, to try to reptile walk only under supervision. Otherwise it may be scared or she may fall from a great height, for example, landing or balcony.

Iguana – one of the most interesting animals. If it becomes to trust people and make friends with them, you can learn about her many interesting things. What? Will tell another time.