| An iguana is a fascinating lizard pet that when handled | | | | sees from this eye is shadows. Approach the iguana |
| properly and gently from the time they are received, | | | | from the front and speak softly as harsh treatment |
| are not aggressive at all. When an iguana does show | | | | does not affect iguanas in a positive way, in fact it |
| aggression he shows signs of fight or flight syndrome | | | | has no effect on them except to provoke |
| and will hide away or try to fight. Like every other | | | | aggression. To avoid aggression in your iguana, |
| living being, aggression shows signs of extreme | | | | always try to pick it up or pet it from the front. |
| discomfort to the point that the living thing believe it | | | | Females and The Iguana Aggression |
| has no other choice but to fight or flight. It's simply a | | | | Although it may sound strange, female handlers and |
| defense mechanism and in some animals, it is mating | | | | owners of a male iguana can display signs of |
| behavior. The iguana is also included in this group in | | | | aggression during the female menstrual cycle. Sounds |
| that the male iguana will show aggression around | | | | crazy but its true. This is believed to be because of a |
| certain hormones but that will be discussed later on in | | | | specific pheromone that is emitted by the female |
| the article. | | | | during this time. This 'scent' that the iguana sense and |
| Handling an Iguana | | | | cause the aggression can be abated with a |
| The handling of an iguana plays a pivotal role in the | | | | replacement mate in his environment such as a small |
| aggression levels of and care should be taken when | | | | stuffed toy or even a rubber glove will calm him and |
| handling them from the time they are first brought | | | | he will be less aggressive. Iguanas that show |
| into a home. There is a very incredible thing about an | | | | aggression can be taught to be feel comfortable by |
| iguana that too few people know about and that is | | | | you with some patience and as stated earlier, |
| the third eye they have on the back of the head. | | | | approaching it from the front. When the iguana allows |
| This third eye plays a part in your pet's aggression at | | | | you to pick it up, always let it sit on your forearm or |
| times because when you reach for your lizard from | | | | back of the hand so it is in a position that it feels |
| the back, he perceives it to be a threat as all he | | | | safe. |