Author : John Bankston
Publisher : Mitchell Lane
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 16,44 MB
Release : 2020-09-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1545752273
Iguanas look like tiny dinosaurs. Even pet iguanas are still wild animals. They have spiked tails and sharp teeth. Yet they can be trained. The secret is learning all you can about iguanas before bringing one home.
Author : Melissa Kaplan
Publisher : For Dummies
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 30,62 MB
Release : 2000-08-15
Category : 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.
Author : James W. Hatfield
Publisher :
Page : 676 pages
File Size : 30,79 MB
Release : 2004
Category : 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!
Author : Philippe de Vosjoli
Publisher : CompanionHouse Books
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 40,90 MB
Release : 2003-12
Category : 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.
Author : Karen Kaufman Orloff
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 34,97 MB
Release : 2004-09-09
Category : 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.
Author : Jeffrey Lemm
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 36,18 MB
Release : 2011-08-09
Category : 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
Author : Emily Crawford
Publisher : Inspiring Voices
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 35,53 MB
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : 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
Author : Heidi Stetson Mario
Publisher : Charlesbridge Publishing
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 22,19 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780881063578
When her mom brings home a new baby, a little girl thinks she would rather have an iguana until she starts to get to know her baby brother.
Author : Michel Stone
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,40 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Domestic fiction
ISBN : 9781891885884
Set amid the perils of illegal border crossings, The Iguana Tree is the suspenseful saga of Lilia and Hector, who separately make their way from Mexico into the United States, seeking work in the Carolinas and a home for their infant daughter. Michel Stone s harrowing novel meticulously examines the obstacles each faces in pursuing a new life: manipulation, rape, and murder in the perilous commerce of border crossings; betrayal by family and friends; exploitation by corrupt officials and rapacious landowners on the U.S. side; and, finally, the inexorable workings of the U.S. justice system. Hector and Lilia meet Americans willing to help them with legal assistance and offers of responsible employment, but their illegal entry seems certain to prove their undoing. The consequences of their decisions are devastating. In the end, The Iguana Tree is a universal story of loss, grief, and human dignity.
Author : Fredric L. Frye
Publisher :
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 50,85 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780894648922
This second edition is now improved by: a 35% increase in page count; the addition of 16 pages of new colour photos (the colour section has tripled); a redesigned and expanded text to make it more user-friendly; and the inclusion of published data, current to January 1995. An entirely new section has been added to this edition which includes information on scoliosis and kyphoscoliosis; an admonition against purposeful cooling to achieve restraint; and material on normal physiologic values, sources of reptile-related products, and fluid therapy, including intramedullary (intraosseous).
