r/OneOrangeBraincell • u/Simply_Kaif24 Orange connoisseur 🍊 • 19d ago

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u/sillycritersenjoyer 19d ago

Just an FYI for those who need it: this is an exception among iguanas. They have no chill and frequently need to be rehomed because inexperienced people keep buying them and then regretting it. If this video made you want a reptile about the size of iguana, consider way superior and beginner friendly ackie monitor and blue tongue skink. Clint's Reptiles would be a good start on gathering info about pet reptiles

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u/thebeautifulbanker 19d ago

As a person who grew up with an iguana exactly like the one in this video, I 1000% support this message. It took a lot to get our sweet Steve (named for Steve Irwin) to be this docile. We walled off part of a room for his cage. We grew hibiscus flowers for his snacks. They are not easy!!

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u/Dismal-Campaign-3006 19d ago

This comment thread just unlocked a childhood memory I've forgotten, this was maybe 20 years ago

A friend had a very chill iguana pet, until one day he took it to the vet for eye infection. The vet was very curious because this thing was too chill

Checking further, turns out his iguana had brain damage this whole time

Tldr: we thought this iguana was chill, instead it was retarded

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u/Rigatoniandcheese 19d ago

Hate when that happens

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u/Dismal-Campaign-3006 19d ago

Eye infection?

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u/FeelingWoodpecker121 19d ago

No, the unlocking of a childhood memory.

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u/Necessary_Phone5322 19d ago

Your friend had a rare orange iguana.

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u/thatcrazylady 19d ago

 we thought this iguana was chill, instead it was retarded

Happens with my children's friends all the darned time!

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u/unfoureyedfemme 19d ago

but he was loved just the same 😆🥰

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u/Dismal-Campaign-3006 19d ago

Oh he was, we would take turns spoonfeeding him everytime we came over

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u/pianoplayerforhire 19d ago

My dad told me the same story, except I was the retarded iguana in this scenario 🤔

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u/prettyfarts 19d ago

I'm actually laughing so hard I'm crying and my cat is checking on me, thank u for this laugh holy shit

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u/Dismal-Campaign-3006 18d ago

I'm glad my childhood story can cheer people up lol

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u/voltran1995 19d ago

Can't argue with results though.

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u/Difficult_Talk_7783 15d ago

Pictureing two kids talking about their cute iguana and how nice he is meanwhile he’s over in the corner eye twitching drooling doing things extra slow.

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u/Dismal-Campaign-3006 15d ago

More like 7 kids including the iguana owner and his younger brother, but yeah probably wasn't that far from what you pictured

The iguana wasn't slow tbh, he's fast and nimble still especially feeding time. It was just super passive

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u/ZenAdm1n 19d ago

I rescued and rehomed an iguana that a neighbor child had won at a county fair carnival. It quickly outgrew its fish tank enclosure and the Dad was just going to turn it loose in the woods. It took me a few months but I found a woman who had just lost her iguana mate of 25 years. She had a bedroom sized enclosure waiting for it. It was gratifying and educational, but I'll never do it again.

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u/sharkdinner 18d ago

For a second I forgot that mate = friend and got incredibly disgusted ahaha

I'm glad you found a loving home for it!

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u/heyitsfranklin6322 18d ago

Oh I thought they were saying like a mate for her other iguana which is still not good. Also I can’t believe a country fair gave away a fucking lizard

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u/ZenAdm1n 18d ago

You're not supposed to take home the lizard at the carnival games. There are other prizes. My neighbor was an idiot who didn't realize the 5 inch lizard would grow to 5 feet plus territorial dinosaur with razor spikes and a bullwhip tail.

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u/ZenAdm1n 18d ago

Saying her "pet died" seems so impersonal when she had dedicated a whole bedroom to it.

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u/Difficult-Rain5341 19d ago

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u/IDatedSuccubi 19d ago

What kind of lizard is that?

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u/nocapnonerf 19d ago

Orange Catguana

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u/igneousink 19d ago

A purrentie

A perentie is a monitor lizard native to australia

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u/sebkuip 19d ago

Bearded dragons! They have just as many braincells as orange cats.

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u/FuturistAnthony 19d ago

Little Benji enjoying himself under my hat

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u/GreenStrong 19d ago

"I enjoy houseplants, but what I really want is a houseplant that blinks occasionally. Not very often though"

"You're not going to believe this, but..."

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u/GrouchyPicture4021 19d ago

One Orange Braincell: Reptile Edition

(This is Rubeus (Ruby). He’s an idiot but I love him)

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u/sirjamesbluebeard 19d ago edited 19d ago

Orange dragons are just orange cats trapped in a lizard body. I like to call it One Bearded Braincell. (source: I have an orange dragon.)

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u/MarsScully 19d ago

Needs to be a sub

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u/sirjamesbluebeard 19d ago

I’d even be happy with a One Bearded Braincell flair on r/beardeddragons

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u/SirDigbyChknCaesar 19d ago

For smaller reptiles, Leopard Geckos are super fun, pretty easy, and very derpy!

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u/DerpsAndRags 19d ago

And about forty times the stomach.....

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u/pax284 19d ago edited 19d ago

Worked at a news station when some idiot decided to break into a shop through the window into a full room-sized iguana enclosure. It straight-up turned into the "call 911" meme after the iguana got hold of him.

edit: found an article.

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u/Ifakorede23 19d ago

Hilarious thank you

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u/Princesshannon2002 17d ago

Fab read! Thank you, internet friend for the awesome laughs!

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u/Shuffletron 19d ago

And an extra FYI: Regardless of species, cats and reptiles in general do not mix.

Cat saliva contains a lot of harmful bacterial that reptiles are extra susceptible too. That saliva is all over their mouths (shocker), claws, and anything else they decide to groom.

Even the most peaceful, chill cat can very easily accidentality cause serious harm a reptile. A playful swipe or attempt at grooming can easily cause a life threatening infection quickly.

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u/Nefertete 19d ago

My iguana was very chill and got along with the other pets. However he would run up anyone for some pizza, and sometimes my guests were scared of it

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u/A_Lone_Macaron 19d ago

Huh apparently i am an iguana

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u/pala_ 19d ago

It's illegal to export blue tongues from Australia except under incredibly narrow circumstances. Pet ownership isn't one of them. Any that you buy is either an illegal export, or possibly descended from stock acquired from before the export controls were fully enacted.

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u/sillycritersenjoyer 19d ago

I've never seen a wild caught blue tongue available anywhere. Doubt it is a risk nowadays

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u/-gildash- 19d ago

I dont understand, I just looked and theres a ton of them for sale across multiple sites? (USA)

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u/pala_ 19d ago

Probably got a shitload of breeding stock a long time ago? Australian native animals are simply not exportable under almost any circumstance.

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u/-gildash- 19d ago

So why did you post that? I was assuming you were implying they are hard/impossible to find legally.

You just sharing facts about Aus exports?

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u/pala_ 19d ago

Why would I not post that? I don't care about the situation in the US, just that we won't export them and black market animal trade sucks.

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u/W3NTZ 19d ago

But there seems to be no need for black market trade when they're all captively bred easily? Unless you're saying it's immoral to buy a captive bred one because of reparations or whatever

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u/-gildash- 19d ago

No one mentioned anything about Aus exports so it was a bit of a non sequitur.

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u/Gingevere 19d ago

Axolotls aren't even allowed to cross state lines in the US. But they breed so readily that it's not really a problem. There's always an excess captive bred supply.

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u/Rhynchocephale 19d ago

Not all blue tongue skinks are Australian, there is a whole species living in New Guinea.

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u/ccReptilelord 19d ago

Green iguanas used to be the worst decision offered at many pet shops. They're still not a good choice, but the industry has also recognized that and doesn't offer nearly as many as they used to do so.

Big and painful on every end (bite, claws, tail), they're demanding. The males can be incredibly dangerous, and you really can't be sure which sex a baby is.

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u/ProperClue 19d ago

I used to own one when I was a kid. It would whip the crap out of anyone but me.

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u/twentyitalians 19d ago

CLINT IS AMAZING WATCH HIM!

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u/MutedAstronaut9217 19d ago

FYI for those who can't read this is an IGUNA not an iguana

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u/eyi526 19d ago

Yea I was thinking about that. I recall, when I was a kid, meeting some people (who worked with animals) who have lost a finger or so from an iguana. "They look chill but they really are not..."

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u/Jayypoc 19d ago

chiming in to add that chameleons are very docile and extremely fun reptilian pets, in my experience. though much smaller than an iguana.

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u/fenn-0 19d ago

I've heard that they've extremely fragile and can quickly get issues under improper care, how true is that?

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u/Riiakess 19d ago

It's very true. They're delicate and need research into their care. The mesh cages sold for them are terrible, because they need high humidity, and the mesh doesn't keep the moisture in the enclosure. They also don't drink from a water dish, they need a drip fountain. They don't register water in their vision unless it's moving.

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u/Crest_Of_Hylia 19d ago

Clint is one of my favorite animal focused YouTubers. I can’t recommend his channel enough

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u/Cheesehacker 19d ago

I like reptiles, for a brumation spot on the side of my house so I see snakes all the time, but I would never want to own a reptile. Too much work.

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u/hoax709 19d ago

These are also the right size.. Iguanas get BIIIIG.

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u/Deep-Ad9229 19d ago

ackie monitors are everything you could want in a pet lizard and more, theyre so fun to watch and interact with, mine just jumps on my shoulder straight from the enclosure to chill with me

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u/cwningen95 19d ago

They are, according to Clint, a better pet than the Tyrannosaurus rex, but only by a margin of 1.6.

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u/Nineflames12 19d ago

What are your thoughts on a big fat fucking tegu

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u/disturbinglyquietguy 19d ago

Turtles are a nice option if you want a reptile as pet.

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u/sillycritersenjoyer 19d ago

Aquaterrariums are kind if pain in the ass, but otherwise yeah they are fine fellows too

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u/lake2014 19d ago

Alive scratching post😂🥰

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u/CharlotteLucasOP 19d ago

Iguana: Alive heat lamp… 🌞

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u/IceColdCorundum 19d ago

That's a very tolerant iguna

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u/QazsedcScientia Orange connoisseur 🍊 19d ago

I guess their scales makes for a good scratching post lol

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u/Own_Recommendation49 19d ago

Im sure that iguana is tame but those things can have a MAD bite. I saw someone's arm get bit and he needed immediate stitches, so this makes me worried

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u/Ok_Loss13 19d ago

Cat scratches and bites are extremely harmful to most animals, even deadly, but almost certainly causing serious infection.

This is not safe for either party.

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u/kittyl48 19d ago

I also knew a cat who killed an iguana. So. Goes both ways...

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u/Gafspls 19d ago

That’s wild I hunt and handle them alot and thought they only tail whipped 

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u/Own_Recommendation49 19d ago

Here's an example

https://youtube.com/shorts/OBqHcc9Bi6k?is=cJ07OMppJZ86o_6q

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u/Gafspls 19d ago

That’s gnarly, it seemed like he had to basically feed it his hand. 

Still I thought they would just never bite and only used tail whipping so good to know 

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u/Unckmania 19d ago

That guy is such an asshole. You're right iguanas prefer to whip you. If the iguana bit him it must have been very distressed and feeling like there was no other option.

Their jaws aren't very strong, so biting anything other than soft food can cause them to break.

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u/opulentwoodchuck 18d ago

An iguana bit my toe once. Their teeth are razor sharp.

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u/Tony_Za_Kingu 19d ago

I love how cats will use ANYTHING to scratch themselves

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u/Ok-Relationship-2746 19d ago

Bro's just stealing a free massage.

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u/mayonnaisewithsalt 19d ago

How the hell did he not got a tail whip

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u/Cheesehacker 19d ago

Lizard like warm 🤷‍♀️

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u/Wrong-Tell8996 19d ago

...Must...absorb...brain cells!

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u/cindyscrazy 19d ago

I used to have an iguana. They don't have any braincells to give.

Just 2 empty heads bonking into each other.

Exception for both -- ability to escape unwanted confinement braincells, and surprise attack for no reason braincells. They might be sharing those.

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u/heyitsfranklin6322 18d ago

Are you [u/dismal-campa](u/dismal-campagn-3006)[i](u/dismal-campagn-3006)[gn-3006](u/dismal-campagn-3006) ‘s childhood friend?

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u/cindyscrazy 18d ago

lol I was an adult with my own child at the time, so probably not

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u/DerpsAndRags 19d ago

Iguanas are like the Chimpanzees of the reptile kingdom; They can go from 0 to roidrage demon in a blink. Kind of surprised this video is happening.

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u/Dependent_One6034 19d ago

Only a matter of time till the cat warms the Iguana up enough so it can make sudden moves.

And yet the cat will still almost 100% bop him in the head with a thwack and run away.

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u/mccgre51 19d ago edited 19d ago

This is a win win situation.

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u/PickleNutella 19d ago

Elder Scrolls 6 looking too realistic

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u/Slightly_Feral 19d ago

Khajiit and Argonian solidarity.

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u/Glad_Art_5783 19d ago

Dumb and Dumber

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u/GuruChella 19d ago

ah yes; the green iguna

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u/78765 19d ago

Can't divide by zero, man.

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u/Mr_Shad0w 19d ago

Iguana is kinda like a cat but at lower rpm. How many pets until cat meets the tail? This cat is about to find out.

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u/Elfshadowx 19d ago

Cat is likely fast enough to dodge it.

Cats are stupid fast.

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u/Mr_Shad0w 19d ago

This is true. I've seen an upset adult emerald iguana open up a man's arm pretty fast though, Let's hope we never find out.

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u/BKEDDIE82 19d ago

Those videos of them moving faster than snakes are crazy

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u/Elfshadowx 19d ago

yes they are.

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u/Feeling-Post-9936 19d ago

rough buddy is good for this

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u/iamayoutuberiswear 19d ago

Isn't closing their eyes usually a sign of discomfort in reptiles?

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u/BalancedDisaster 19d ago

According to a random thread on an iguana forum that I just found, iguanas will lower their heads and close their eyes when they aren’t happy. If you’re petting them and they keep their head high (like the OP) while they close their eyes then they’re VERY happy.

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u/Bonk_No_Horni 19d ago

This is mine. Mine.

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u/Electronic_Reward333 19d ago

what's up with the green cat? what's his deal?

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u/Gold_Concern2305 19d ago

I had a relatively chill (female) iguana for a long time and our cat was fascinated with her, but smart enough to maintain a respectful distance. She didn't care for him much.

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u/grey_pilgrim_ 19d ago

Real life Donut and Mongo. Well nearly

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u/MegaDingo5plus 19d ago

Scratches and massage. Purrfect😸🦎

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u/FaceFirst23 19d ago

Two buddies just vibing

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u/Kukul_Art 19d ago

I wonder what they’re both thinking

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u/TheAlterN8or 19d ago

(Dial tone)

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u/TonyConstantino 19d ago

Now THIS is symbiosis.

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u/rock_and_rolo 19d ago

It is a grooming post that walks around.

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u/Foxtrot-0scar 19d ago

Iguana doesn’t mind the Orange I think.

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u/thatcrazylady 19d ago

Can he change colors now?

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u/meowmeowmemeowmeow 19d ago

Khajit and Argonian’s getting along

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u/Due_Supermarket781 19d ago

Reminds me of my pair.

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u/Love_Kindness_Peace 19d ago

FYI we have invasive iguanas in thr Florida Keys. Something everyone should know... "Domesticated and wild iguanas can carry Salmonella bacteria in their digestive tracts and shed them in their feces, posing a health risk to humans through direct or indirect contact." And .... "Yes, iguanas can transmit Salmonella bacteria to cats through direct contact, bites, scratches, or by leaving contaminated feces on surfaces that cats groom off their paws."

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u/arabus8 19d ago

cat is absolutely loving his moving cheek scatcher!

No idea about reptiles, but the lizard seems to enjoy it too <3

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u/alwaysbetterthetruth 19d ago

The dragon is secretly enjoying this

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u/ian9921 19d ago edited 18d ago

So are we all just ignoring the whole thing where if the cat so much as accidentally scratches the iguana, it'll be a serious problem due to the bacteria on the cat's claws? Like it's serious enough that you generally should not let your cats get close to your reptiles.

Are we all just forgetting that? Or is that not a thing in this scenario? Or do yall just not care?

EDIT: Jesus christ yall I was just genuinely confused. Sorry if it came off badly.

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u/tooshortpants 19d ago

My guess is no one has brought it up because most people in here do not own reptiles and don't know this information 🙂

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u/My_Favourite_Pen 19d ago

Same with birds yet its nuts how many people on social media eat up vids where cats and birds are playing together.

I think it comes down to a lot of people viewing these videos just dont know the underlying risks which is why proper pet education education is important.

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u/AntonSugarwater 19d ago

Yeah man. Cat saliva being life threatening to reptiles is definitely common knowledge everyone is choosing to forget. You nailed it

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u/ian9921 19d ago

Yeah, how dare I expect pet owners to know shit about the animals in their care. My mistake.

It's not like this is some obscure thing, usually I see people consistently bring it up whenever a video like this gets posted. I'm just suprised that I'm the only one this time. A single Google search "is it safe to let my cat interact with my lizard" is all it takes to figure this out.

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u/AntonSugarwater 19d ago

You think the people who made that video are writing all the comments here? I don’t own a cat. I don’t own a lizard. A very tiny fraction of people do. Why would I google that ever in my life? You have niche knowledge. Share it with out being some pearl clutching weirdo judging everyone else for not knowing that niche knowledge

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u/maclifer 19d ago

Wouldn't this be an equal exchange of brain cells? Kind of a 2 way transfusion.

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u/mild-er-chihuahua 19d ago

Looks like they're both enjoying it

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u/ProperClue 19d ago

Do iguanas have strong jowls musclss? I saw a video once of a Tegu going after a cat and good lord was that brutal (I know tegus have much larger jowls than an iguana though).

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u/Bulky_Friendship7201 19d ago

IGUNA is very loved

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u/Varigman 19d ago

Iguna pat that cat

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u/eff_bawmb 19d ago

Tristar's Godzilla vs. Caeser

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u/LavishnessGeneral Proud owner of an orange brain cell 19d ago

A good scratching surface 😆

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u/hang-clean 19d ago

Everyone is amazed when they learn they have 3 eyes. Maybe orange is amazed, too.

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u/Sensitive_Lie_4393 19d ago

The Iguana is just holding space. 😆

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u/Zealousideal_Try8656 19d ago

I live in Florida, my cat literally HUNTED and BROUGHT HOME one of the same size. Not sure if they looked identical tho.

Edit to add: plz dont shame me for him going outside, my cats are indoor/outdoor cats (they go out 3-5 hrs a day, have a curfew to be home by 11 which i make sure they get inside safely every day by that time.

My dad made them outdoor/indoor cats, if i had a say in the matter i wouldve kept them inside only. Fortunately it is a safe neighborhood but still.

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u/Curvy_Girl_007 19d ago

This is a inter species symbiotic relationship. They both look like they are really enjoying the head rub.

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u/XDiskDriveX 19d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/TbRkubcqlgBksEqMv4

Green friend shaped object is MADE OF SCRITCHES!!!!!

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u/JanineRebelRed 19d ago

Five beautiful little ginger kitties that I saved from a dump love love my gingers

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u/Worried-Mushroom1781 19d ago

IGUNA made me laugh so hard i threw up. thank you.

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u/RoyalMaidsForLife Orange connoisseur 🍊 19d ago

Brothers from another other mother

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u/confusedsoulllll 19d ago

Orange being orange. Hahaha! New scratch board.

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u/Ecstatic_Signature26 19d ago

Caught stealing braincell from iguana.

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u/Tea_Ox 19d ago

I played it with the sound on — definitely an out-take from Star Wars cantina scene 😂

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u/Professional_Echo907 19d ago

🎶🎵Dream on Orange Boy…
Dream on Green girl….
And wake up to a brand new day….🎵🎶

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u/Quirky_Dragonfly5587 19d ago

Need to pet my cat if she allows me to.

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u/Lord-Table 19d ago

Forbidden love, how scandalous

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u/Archaea_Man 19d ago

That iguana must be so confused.

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u/ConcernedHusamin 19d ago

They share on that few they got

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u/Icy-Passenger-8061 19d ago

Ruby don’t mind

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u/klezart 19d ago

The brain cells go in through one ear and out the other

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u/percyflinders 19d ago

Omggggggg

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u/Global-Song-4794 19d ago

I was waiting for the WHACK!

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u/Fit-Committee1636 19d ago

Just a little hug while I borrow some of your braincells 😭🧡😂

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u/userhwon 19d ago

hey cat

you're going to find none in there

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u/NESGUY85 19d ago

Lusty argonian maid kajit edition

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u/HikerQuincy 19d ago

This is how Godzilla was born.

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u/ExtremaDesigns 19d ago

Brain cell.charger

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u/Puzzleheaded_Fig_400 19d ago

He like-a that he like-a him.

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u/pokemom1989 19d ago

There are no brain cells in this video

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u/honeycherries3 19d ago

He just wants to cuddle <3

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u/UncommonLegend 19d ago

Is friend and rough surface to scratch my face on all in one

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u/themode7 19d ago

Iwuwuwuwuwuwuwuuwu

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u/Zurc_bot 19d ago

Iggy and Oggy

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u/cautionlasers 18d ago

dis my ‘guana

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u/Cranberry-Electrical Orange connoisseur 🍊 18d ago

Are they friends?

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u/UnclePuma 18d ago

all caps and misspelt IGUNA

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u/oldmonkandtears 17d ago

Me and who

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u/Lost_Elk7089 17d ago

This made my day

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u/El_Halcon0341 17d ago

Symbiotic relationship

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u/Available_Ad9766 16d ago

Orange is using iguana as a scratching post of sorts

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u/Afraid-Dish-1850 16d ago

OH my GOD that's cute!

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u/Civil-Chemistry-9355 15d ago

The vet office where my mom worked had one of these and I remember going to the salad bar at shaws to make him a snack

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u/BroccoliMaterial2634 14d ago

Lizard: speechless

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u/LunaShiva 13d ago

Awwe 💖 they are best friends 💖🧡