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Iguanas for Dummies Paperback – January 1, 2000

by Melissa Kaplan (Author), William K. Hayes (Foreword)
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Big, green, scaly, and surprisingly cuddly, a well-adjusted iguana is like a cross between large, friendly dog and an independent cat. On the other hand, a poorly trained iguana can be a living nightmare. With his muscular, three-to-four-foot-long tail and 116-120 razor-sharp teeth, a nasty iguana can be a genuine danger to life, limb and property. Iguanas require a constant 90-degree Fahrenheit environment and lots of room to range around in.

Iguanas For Dummies lets you take a long, well-informed look before leaping into the exotic world of iguanas. Written by one of the most respected experts on the care and feeding of iguanas, this fun, entertaining book fills you in on everything you need to know to successfully adopt, nurture, live with and love an iguana. You’ll discover how to:

  • Decide if an iguana is right for you
  • Feed and house your iguana properly
  • Keep your iguana healthy
  • Bond with your scaly friend
  • Integrate your green amigo into your life
  • Socialize and train your mini-dinosaur

    Ideal for first-time and veteran iguana owners alike, Iguanas For Dummies is a gold mine of advice, guidance and tested-in-the-trenches tips on:

    • Iguanas 101: history, anatomy, physiology and different species
    • What you should know and what to look for when shopping for an iguana
    • Housing your iguana—includes tips on buying or building an enclosure and how to create a safe environment for a free-roaming iguana
    • How to feed your iguana and how often
    • Health issues, concerns and treatments
    • Breeding iguanas for fun and profit

      Whether you’re thinking about getting an iguana, or you already have a whole herd of big green herbivores, this fun, friendly guide will answer all your questions.

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"If you get only one book on iguanas, this is the one to choose." Stephen L. Barten, DVM, noted reptile veterinarian Praise for Iguanas For Dummies® "So much more than a simple ?care? book, Iguanas For Dummies is a blueprint for compassionate and responsible ownership." ? Tracy Basile, Features Editor, ASPCA Animal Watch "Melissa's trademarks ? long experience, extensive research, and humor ? make this book an essential for every iguana owner, present and future." ? Sue Solomon, Sacramento Wildlife Care Association

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Get the lowdown on keeping your pet iguana happy and healthy So, you wanna iguana. Or you already have one. Now what? This fun and friendly guide gives you expert advice on selecting an iguana and taking care of your fascinating pet throughout its life. It provides valuable tips on diet, habitat, health, and other important iguana issues.

Discover how to: Decide if an iguana is right for you Feed and house your iguana properly Keep your iguana healthy Bond with your iguana Integrate your iguana into your life

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Melissa Kaplan is an educator and wildlife rehabilitator. She has worked with reptiles for nearly a decade and has written extensively on reptile care and health.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ For Dummies; 1st edition (January 1, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 353 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0764552600
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0764552601
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  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1 x 9 inches
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Joe Marino
5.0 out of 5 stars You could learn this info in about 20 years, or just buy this book right now.
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2010
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I have had several other lizards for many years, so the next step would be an Iguana. Many people go the iguana route first and quickly learn how difficult they can be to own. Even though I would call myself a competent amateur herpetologist, I had no idea what I was getting into when we rescued our iguana. Once I got this book I was amazed at the information presented here.

About the author:
Melissa Kaplan is possibly the greatest resource today for anything relating to big lizards. She has been all over the web since it began. Her knowledge is vast, yet very accessible. Blend that with the tried and true For Dummies format and you get a tome of great wisdom and easy to read format.

As a reference:
An example of this is I talked with a couple of other iguana owners about an issue I was having with Spikey. The both had different answers that were both vague and not all that helpful. Once I received this book I looked up this issue and there was in-depth analysis and remedy for the issue. The whole book is like that. You can find simple "gee that is nice to know" right down the line to lifesaving tips. All presented in a digestible format. The end of the book contains massive list of all the plants and herbs that are both beneficial and fatal for your iguana.

Steal this book:
Well maybe not, however, it is so valuable to an iguana owner I would question them if I did not see this book in their library. Sure the internet is out there and Melissa has most of this info out on her website. It is not as complete as this book and her website even refers to the chapters in this book that explain what she may be discussing on her site.

Summary:
All in all this is more than a reference, it is a valuable tool that you should own if you are thinking about owning a green iguana, own one for a few months, or are an "expert". All of the bases are covered here.

Thank you for reading my review.
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James R. Mckinley
5.0 out of 5 stars Read This Book Before You Buy An Iguana!
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2003
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This book is an excellent resource for both novice and so-called expert Iguana owners. It would be especially useful for any prospective Iguana owner. Iguanas grow to be very big lizards in a relatively short period of time. They can be agressive, and territorial. There are many husbandry requirements thatthe local pet store will never tell you. In fact, if you follow most pet stores advice, you will end up with a dead Iguana. This book should help prevent this from happening.
The first chapter is regarding whether the Iguana is the right pet for you. It should be read before deciding on an Iguana as a pet. remember, these are not domesticated animals. There are also excellent chapters on housing, feeding, and socialization of Iguanas. Finally the book disproves much misinformation provided by older books, and disseminated by pet stores. For instance, many pet stores sugest feeding cat food to juvenile Iguanas. What they don't tell you is that while this results in a quick growing Iguana, it also results in an Iguana dying at about four years of age from kidney failure.
There is an excellent resource section in the appendix, with useful websites and references to manufacturers of various reptile products including cages, food, and heating systems.
This book should be required reading before the purchase of any Iguana.
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Slifer892
5.0 out of 5 stars The only book you will ever need!
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2012
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While you should read other books, if you get this one you will be set! I got this used for $4.00! Great quality and has the best of the best info. But I do recommend reading this in advance as green iguana's are classified as advance reptiles and for a good reason! Trust me I love mine to death but she is tough thing to take care of and work into your life if you are not prepared. The info and pictures are great. From an iguana owner who's iguana is now 19 months now, this is book for any person wanting to get an iguana! Also check out the greenigsociety.org for more info on iguanas and a message board to talk to. 5 stars!
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Shivasuz
4.0 out of 5 stars Iguana owners can rely on this book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2013
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excellent source for any beginner or advanced Green Iguana owner. Covered virtually every topic you could need to know about, and provides sources for more info. as well. Easy to navigate through, fun to leaf through and, reference as needed. Would highly recommend over all other books out there that I also read. Plain terminology too.
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Diane E. Mcneill
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2021
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Absolutely love this book, it's full of so much helpful information. Highly recommend it for a new iguana owner or a longstanding one. Can't go wrong with this purchase.:)
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Meria Thiel
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2014
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I bought this book about 5 months ago when I bought my iguana and I love it! It has been a very helpful tool and I refer back to it often. I have learned a great deal about Ig's and continue to learn from the book as well as my iguana Iggy. I recommend this book to any one who is considering an iguana as a pet and keep it handy to refer back too! There are a lot of great books out there and I think this is one to add to your collection!
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Susie
3.0 out of 5 stars It's a OK book
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2015
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This book is OK, but it's more of a learn by trial and error. The food part is very good,
I like the site online Green Iguana Society..
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Tracy Allen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great condition
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2021
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The book is in great condition and I am learning lots of information about my iguana!
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Lee Cranch
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this before you buy an iguana.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 10, 2020
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One of the best iguana books.
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EinahSedgman
5.0 out of 5 stars A Dummie no more!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 24, 2012
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This book is fantastic it covers literally everything! It Has more knowledge than the internet in an accessible way. If you have no idea about iguanas with this book you'll instantly be one of the best iguana keepers out their.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very good reading for perspective iguana owners
Reviewed in Canada on January 24, 2016
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Very good reading for perspective iguana owners. Some parts are a little dated, so don't rely on it by itself. You should always have multiple sources of info for your pets anyway.
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martyn perry
5.0 out of 5 stars very helpful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 17, 2013
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good a easy to understand very useful for a first time iguana owner help me out so many times i could not do with out it
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A. Parker
4.0 out of 5 stars Every iguana owner's manual
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 25, 2017
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If you're going to get an iguana, you must read this book, although I'd say buy the other great book on iguanas by James Hatfield as well because they compliment each other. Some sections in Kaplan's book feel like there isn't enough detail but on the other hand there is a lot of very useful information that you can't do without. This book is US-oriented but UK owners won't feel shortchanged. The only 'issue' I encountered was that collard greens, which are iguana diet's staple, aren't readily available in the UK, but it turns out that they can be easily replaced by other calcium-rich foods like okra, so no problem here. The only other problem I have is that books on iguanas don't tell you really how to set up a habitat. Perhaps the authors don't want to endorse any kind of product but it would be really helpful if there was such info included as: which UV light to instal, and which heat bulb or basking light and other equipment, in order to achieve perfect living conditions for your iggy. I bought my ig off someone with what they said was a full setup but it turned out not everything was working properly so I had to experiment with the bulbs and temperature-controllling devices, and luckily my ig survived one week in less than great conditions, but it was a very stressful experience for the newbie iguana owner that I am. I'd read two books on iguanas and I thought I knew enough but I still had to figure out quite a few details on my own. I would've liked to find them in Kaplan's book but I didn't. Because of that I can only give the book 4 stars but it really is a book that you do need if you plan to keep your baby alive.
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