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Hi Seany.
You are right. Bad parenting is mostly at fault. But even after research, I have found that the Iguana needs as an adult (space, diet, attention) do not make for a good pet. Most of the ones I have known are very temperamental and basically "tolerate" you as a human companion.
What I see at shows are large cages with hundreds of them inside. The attempt is to make them a "pet for all kids". "All you need is a small glass tank ($6.99), lamp and light and some newspaper...". I had a large adult iguana, good temperament, large cage, etc, and I still would not consider it a great "pet". It was great to have it and provide for it, and I enjoyed having her and spending time with her, but would not call it a good "pet".
Good point/question on the Burmese. I don't have/never had one. To those who have one, I know we love our snakes, and care for them, etc, etc, but would you call an adult Burmese a "pet"?? My largest snake is "Chica", BCI about 5 feet. I named her, feed her, provide her environment. But I sometimes see the relationship more like that of a "keeper".
Am I making any sense?? [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]
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