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Originally Posted by Pavel
I've always liked the day geckos too but they're more maintainence than I want to deal with.
TikiChick, you seem to have an "island" obscession there. LOL
Your iggies look pretty mature.... how's they're attitude? (I've often heard that especially with males, adults can get very aggressive)
Maui is a cutie.
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Lol, yes I do. Oddly, Kauai was already named that when I adopted him. He's my first grown male (not positive on Speedy's or Marley's gender yet) and was originally the only ig in his first owner's house. I wasn't sure how he'd do with the others, but they get along very well - just the usual head bobbing. During mating season, he should be more aggressive towards the girls, Gravy and Jake, so I plan on moving him to another room during that time. He is like a big hairless cat! He loves to sit in my lap and be petted. All I have to do is walk in the room and say his name and he relaxes and lets me hug him, pet him, pick him up, etc. He'll stretch and lean into the pets, totally blissed out and will fall over from leaning into my hand unless I prop him up, lol.
The key with iguanas of any age seems to be patience, consistent handling, and slow movements. I think of it as "lizard time". A fast approach to touch them will result in defensive posture and they're more apt to bite. Moving slowly and deliberately lets them stay calm and not feel threatened. I used Melissa Kaplan's methods and it's worked to tame each of mine (except Gravy who was already tame and a sweetheart when I adopted her).
Iguana Care, Feeding & Socialization (ICFS)
Thanks, Maui's a sweetiepie
