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biting

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Question
I have a male green iguana who is almost three years old. Just yesterday, he started to bite everything, especailly clothes. He is always very sweet and loving but now he is biting things and not letting go and he does not seem to care if he loses a tooth in my sweater from trying to separate he and it. what is going on and how do I spot this?

Answer
Hello Arianna,

Male Iguanas are often like this, they can be very agressive and many people give theirs up for adoption because they can not handle it. You just have to let him be for the most part. When he is in a "bad mood" just let him be and try not to handle him. Make sure he isnt showing any other unusuall signs.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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Heather