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.
What a cutie!!! I'd watch the skin, but it looks like the head is shedding. Give him a nice warm bath and gently rub his head and body with your finger in a soft bath cloth, let him soak a lil' and work the bath into the routine, at least, a few times a week.
He's still tiny so he's trying to show how big and tough he is. Verbally correct the agressive behavior example no tail, no mouth, relax etc. in a strong and firm voice. They are bright and easily learn what's good behavior and what's not.
If the shedding doesn't get better in a few days then give the vet a call.
BTW, Igs get lil' horns on the end of their snout but urs looks like he still may be too young for that, but it could be
Actually igs are pretty much self regulating as far as heat needs go. They need the UVB to help process calcium, and they absorb heat from their back (NO hot rocks!!!one!!)
Could you describe the black area more? How does the scales look- dry, bumpy, smooth...
I don't know if you know this (if you just came here from a search engine) but the main site has lots of good information in menus and sub-menus. http://www.greenigsociety.org/
