Iguanas diseases

Most iguanas diseases are caused by poor diet or inadequate acclimatization of the terrarium with regard to space, hygiene, temperature and ventilation.

In recent iguanas imported diseases can also occur rarely going to come back in time and with iguanas in terrariums. For this we have to be very aware of our newly acquired iguana.

When we see any symptoms quickly so call the vet so that the iguana is quickly diagnosed and treated.

Disease in green iguanas

-Bleaching or skin infections. These symptoms may be caused by poor acclimatization of the terrarium or poor hygiene of this. We have to maintain the correct temperature, humidity and ventilation of the terrarium.

It is also important an adequate supply of ultraviolet rays, either naturally or with the appropriate devices.

We need to keep the terrarium as clean as possible and make sure that the dimensions of this are appropriate for the size of our iguana.

-Poisoning. Symptoms include lack of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, increased abdominal size, ... we must strive to give our plants and vegetables iguana adequate and always well washed to avoid potential toxic fertilizers, ...

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-Constipation. It is a disease that can be severe in some cases. The symptoms are excessive abdominal size, difficulty breathing and shortness of feces. This disease should be treated by a veterinarian at the first signs.

Its causes can be varied:

-Excess dry food (feed, alfalfa, hay, ...)
-Lack of water (the iguana always have to be available to clear, fresh water renewed every day).
-Accumulation in adipose remains obese by inadequate feeding iguanas.
-Problems in egg laying.
-Bone deformities in the area of "pelvis" (Later will see what this bone disease in iguanas).
-Ingestion of objects (stones terrarium, driftwood, ...)

-Wounds and burns. Whether by poor handling or poor conditioning of the terrarium. We have to be very careful with heat sources. These must be appropriate and have a good performance.

-Drop. If we see that our iguana lose weight, no appetite but drink lots of water, has distortion at the ends of the legs and limps, has safely Drop. This disease is due in most cases to poor nutrition due to an excessive intake of animal proteins.

We have to remember that iguanas are completely herbivorous, so we have to be careful especially with the origin and composition of feed. We'll have to go to the vet to be treated iguana.

-Metabolic bone disease (EMO). Typical of this disease is characterized by some iguanas deformations iguana bone structure either in the head or limbs in the form of lumps. They are also often produce broken bones in the limbs. The iguana will not grow properly and suffer paralysis and tremors. In some cases cost them chew food.

This condition is given by a diet low in calcium and also by a lack of adequate UV radiation.

We will have to take into account these aspects in food and proper supply of radiation. We will go to the vet quickly if we see any symptoms.

-Respiratory diseases. They tend to be common in newly acquired iguanas and iguanas in poorly ventilated terrariums and inadequate temperature and humidity. Symptoms include difficulty breathing, airway mucus, sneezing, loss of appetite, ... we will have to come to our vet for proper medication supply.

-Parasites. Whether intestinal or skin parasites, this problem is very common in iguanas import or newly acquired. Luckily not usually serious and is easily treated. We will have to inspect the stool of our newly acquired iguana skin and also to see that it is free of parasites.

If we see any symptoms will go to our vet to give us adequate treatment. The parasite problems are rare in iguanas who have been long in a terrarium.