Shedding
2021-06-07
Maurice just shed his skin again. He's not an iguana - he's a corn snake who lives in a glass tank in the dining room. He usually sheds when no one is watching, but this time I got to see just ... Read More
Iguana on the Sofa
2020-05-26
Fio has put on 2 pounds over the winter. At four years old, he is now 5 feet long and 8.2 pounds, still mostly tail. He sheds all the time and eats all the time, especially dandelions.
Moving Up
2019-07-08
Fio's greenhouse was getting too small - he weighs about 5 pounds now. Fortunately, greenhouses come in bigger sizes. We still need to add some tropical plants, but at least he has room to stre... Read More
Terrible Pets
2019-02-17
Fio is a beautiful creature, but I feel it is my responsibility to say ...
Iguanas Make Terrible Pets!!!
They don't belong in our houses. They belong outdoors. Their huge claws are... Read More
A Real Iguana Emerges
2018-11-13
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
Iguana Glare
2018-09-27
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 flowers, musta... Read More
Love or Hate...?
2017-11-23
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