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... 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