r/OneOrangeBraincell • Orange connoisseur 🍊 • 19d ago

searching for service 📶 Orange Taking Braincells from IGUNA

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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/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.