r/OneOrangeBraincell • u/Simply_Kaif24 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/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/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