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Expert Profile: Diane

Expertise: I am well versed in all aspects of the care and keeping of green iguanas. This includes all husbandry issues pertaining to the Green Iguana. I am not a vet so I cannot answer medical questions, other than ideas for normal supplementation, removing stuck shed, dropped tail and mites and other general health questions

Experience in the area
I own 3 green iguanas, two of which are rescues. I've had my Iguanas for 7 years. I own a yahoo group dedicated to raising healthy iguanas. I've rescued and rehabbed several young iguanas and have placed them in wonderful forever homes. I prefer taking in the "hard cases" that need critical care.

Organizations
Scales and Tails Exotic Pet Rescue (one of the founding members)

Publications
One of the Co Authors of the Book "The Iguana Dens Care and Keeping of Giant Green Iguanas"

Education/Credentials
I was a vet tech for a small animal practice for 6 years.

Past/Present clients
I own a yahoo group dedicated to raising healthy iguanas.(babyiguana) I have answered several Iguana questions on the "reptile" forum on here.

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What do you like about this subject? I like being able to help all iguana owners give the proper care to their iguana and offering a care sheet to help them give that care. Iguanas are fascinating lizards and although they may not be the most social,they are one of the most regal.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? I hope to educate owners on the needs of iguanas and continue learning through research what will keep iguanas healthy for many, many years.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Many people that own iguanas bought or won them on the assumption that they were short lived, easy care reptiles. In reality, they have very specific care needs and live for 15-20 or more years.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject In the past, it was recommended to feed animal proteins to iguanas. In recent years it has been proven that green iguanas cannot process the proteins of animal based foods, which causes kidney failure in a short time. many people still are behind the times on what has been learned on keeping green iguanas. They are 100% (herbivores)plant matter eaters!!

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 2190
Knowledge	9.98 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.92 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.96 Best of the best
Politeness	9.98 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		10
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		228

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	06/30/08
10	10	10	10	05/16/08
10	10	10	10	05/10/08
10	10	10	10	05/07/08
9	7	8	10	04/24/08

User Comments

Thankyou, yes it is clear discharge. She is still acting her normal self and eating like a lil piggy. I am happy to know it is just a normal dischar
(amy on 06/30/08)

Thankyou again! So sorry that question got sent twice. I forgot to mention that we finished dez's new cage! She has a 4'x3'x5'6"tall all mesh cage.
(amy on 05/16/08)

Awesome on everything. She knew excatly what to do and I was really getting worried. She had the best answer to my question and it actually worked.
(Nicole on 05/10/08)

thank u very much for all your help Ill keep u updated on t-rex I really appreciate your help..
(jessica on 05/07/08)

Thanks for the resource. :)
(John on 04/24/08)

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Recent Answers from Diane

2008-08-21 bad bathroom habits: Hi Lauren, You are describing a common problem that may owners of "free roaming" iguanas face. If this has just recently started I suggest having a fecal check done as many times breaking potty habits...

2008-08-19 Mesh cage with a heat lamp fixture: Hi Nicole, My first question is....is the mesh the coated wire? If yes, then the coating will basically slow burn off...which is what mine did. I have the coated wire mesh covering the openings to the...

2008-08-15 green iguanas: Hi Michael, Its wonderful that you are researching before getting an iguana. I strongly recommend only getting one...with two, you need to have a separate set up for each one. When getting baby or young...

2008-07-25 im scared for my iguana !!!!!!: Hi Ella, Your iguana needs to see a vet and also needs to get all the proper items to get him healthy and keep him healthy. Lettuce is not a food for iguanas as it has no nutritional values for them....

2008-07-25 im scared for my iguana !!!!!!: Hi Ella, It really helps if you could give me more info as to your iguanas care such as temperatures, age, size, diet, housing, lighting and uvb(exact brand and type(screw in bulb or long tube) and age...