A Real Iguana Emerges
When Fio arrived he was tiny. Just like most of the 'pet' iguanas in my experience, when they were once common pet shop 'merchandise'. Few of them ever made it past the baby stage.
Fio is t... Read More
When Fio arrived he was tiny. Just like most of the 'pet' iguanas in my experience, when they were once common pet shop 'merchandise'. Few of them ever made it past the baby stage.
Fio is t... Read More
Fio does not like the camera, which is why we haven't taken many pictures lately. He is very demonstrative and lets us know right away when he isn't pleased.
He likes: hibiscus flow... Read More
Fio has been 'in season' for the last month and not very interested in food. He may be looking for some other iguanas to fight or mate with, but there is only an orange cat.
One day he saw ... Read More
Keeping a pet iguana is crazy difficult.
The trick is to recreate a large tropical rainforest environment in your home. Not easy in Ohio in the winter.
Iguanamom has struggled all winte... Read More
I like to gaze at Max as he basks on his rock. He looks so relaxed. But in an instant he can spring to life and scarf down a pile of superworms three at a time.
He and I are so very different... Read More
Two months ago, Max joined our household, a ward of the reptile sanctuary.
We don't know much about his past, just a rumor that his previous owners thought he was 'too big', which is ironic s... Read More
Moving Day!
Fio has vacated his tiny apartment - a glass aquarium - and moved to a four-level condo, more suited to his size. It's actually a remodeled wire ferret cage, with clear plastic ar... Read More