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Posted by Mark
on 8/14/2012, 6:29 pm
66.199.107.160
We have an iguana that was recently purchased for my son as a brithday gift. Normally I do research on animals before I make a purchase like this but it was not my call. I'm doing my best to learn as I go.
My concern is that my iguana might have a burn. I thought I had placed the light far enough above to the cage but come to find out if the house is cold he'll just sit there and bake. Turns out that could maybe cause a burn anyways from prolonged exposure. His nose began to appear black, very similar to pictures I have seen online about burns. Now the skin is peeling/flaking. No blisters, no change in appetite but he does seem to be acting more fiesty than normal; tail whipping and opening his mouth in an agressive manner (he has never done the biting thing before but he did a little tailing whipping the first week we had him).
If anyone could confirm that this is a burn and/or give me any advice that would be great. Any treating information or steps to take (such as reduced lighting time etc.).
I have additional pictures email me me if more are needed.
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