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How big do blue Axanthic iguanas get?
about 20 to 30 inches
Males are also known to be larger than females. They have more prominent dorsal crests as well as larger femoral pores on their thighs. These pores are used to release pheromones. The axanthic blue iguanas are usually about 20 to 30 inches in size and weigh about 30 pounds.
Is a blue iguana a good pet?
Though Iguanas make great pets for reptile lovers, they do not make great pets for all. Iguanas are very bad pets for people who do not have the financial means to care for them, time to provide the proper care, or restraint to leave the Iguanas alone. Iguanas make especially bad pets for children.
How rare is a blue iguana?
In late 2012, the blue iguana recovery program estimated that the wild population had risen to approximately 750 individuals, and the IUCN subsequently downlisted the species from critically endangered to endangered.
How big is a 1 year old blue iguana?
Iguana Size and Growth Chart
| Age | Weight | Body Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 2–4 pounds | 28–36 pounds |
| 2 year | 4–6 pounds | 30–42 inches |
| 3 year | 5–8 pounds | 35–48 inches |
| 4 year | 10–15 pounds | 45–60 inches |
Why is my blue iguana turning black?
Iguanas tend to become darker if they are cold. The darker color helps them absorb more heat. Color change in response to temperature is called “physiological thermoregulation.” In addition to the darker color, an iguana may develop dark, wavy lines on its head or body if it becomes chilled.
How old is a 3 foot iguana?
How Can I Tell How Old An Iguana Is?
| Age | SVL (inches): | Wgt/Lbs: |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Months | 6-7 | |
| 1 Year | 8-9 | 1-1.5 |
| 2 Years | 11-12 | 2-4 |
| 3 Years | 12-14 | 4-6 |
What is an Axanthic iguana?
Axanthic iguanas are Blue iguanas. They lack the yellow pigment color which makes them blue. Axanthics are a recessive mutation.
Are blue iguanas aggressive?
In captivity, Blue Iguanas start to become aggressive to each other at a very early age, usually within a month of hatching.
What’s the biggest blue iguana?
This species of “rock iguana” can exceed 5 feet (1.5 meters) in length (nose to tail tip) and can weigh more than 25 pounds (11 kilograms). These heavy-bodied lizards are the Grand Cayman’s largest native land vertebrate. Cayman Island blue iguanas are found only on Grand Cayman Island.
How big is a 6 month old iguana?
Iguana size chart
| Iguana age | (Tail + Body = STL) Iguana size |
|---|---|
| Hatchling iguana 0-6 months old size | 15-25.4 cm (5.9-10 inches) |
| 6 months old iguana size | 18-45 cm (7-17.7 inches) |
| 1 year old iguana size | 45-69 cm (17.7-27.1 inches) |
| 2 year old iguana size | 69-95 cm (27.1-37.4 inches) |
How old is a 5 foot iguana?
How Can I Tell How Old An Iguana Is?
| Age | SVL (inches): | Wgt/Lbs: |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Years | 11-12 | 2-4 |
| 3 Years | 12-14 | 4-6 |
| 4 Years | 14-16 | 5-8 |
| 5 Years | 18-20 | 10-15 |
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