red iguana

evertech11 · New Member Joined: Dec 31, 2006 Posts: 6 Location: Maine

has ayone ever seen a red iguana. like Iguana iguana only red and black. i got one last night.

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provert123 · Member Joined: Dec 19, 2006 Posts: 20

i have not where did you purchase yours

worleygurl · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 1:10 pm Post subject:

The general opinion seems to be that red iguanas are simply a color variation on the green iguana aka iguana iguana. I have seen hatchling red iguanas, but have yet to see an adult in captivity. TO my knowledge, they require the same care of a green iguana, and have the same temperament. Petsmart was selling them for a while but I don't know if they are anymore. Do you have pictures of yours?
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evertech11 · New Member Joined: Dec 31, 2006 Posts: 6 Location: Maine

my friend got it from Petco for 100$. and because she doesnt know how to she gave it to me to take care of.
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Wolf-hound · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 7:33 pm Post subject:

Well, its too bad she bought a pet without researching. But good for you that you get such a neat animal. I hope we get to see pics soon! I've only seen red iguanas in pictures. I've seen one young albino iguana, and the pictures of the adult female albino iguana.
Can't wait,a nd congrats on your new pet!
Wolfy
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RehabRalphy · Banned Joined: Feb 01, 2006 Posts: 403 Location: Missouri

I do believe it is now illegal to purchase/sell red iguanas.

chelvis · Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 3:50 am Post subject:

I don't think its illegal becuase our petco still sells them. Recently there was a picture of an adult female red iguana on Kingsnakes classifieds but i can't find the picture. To me it looks orange, almost like its eatten too many carrots, lol. And from what i've been told i have to agree with worleygurl that its just a color morph like the albino and the blue phase that was out a few years ago (hum wonder what happen with that).

Taucher76 · Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 5:24 am Post subject:

where is the pic???

tupinambis · Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:25 am Post subject:

I think it highly depends on what evertech11 is talking about. I've never heard of a red & BLACK iguana. However, if it is a red like this:

then all it is is a variant of the green iguana like worleygurl suggests.

Taucher76 · Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 9:51 am Post subject:

thats the most beautiful iguana i have ever see....

Now you have created a very jealous man.....tupinambis....i dont hope its your iguana?!otherwise ive to come over the ocean and steal it!!!!