Green iguana (definite introduction)
Green Iguanas are national second-level protected animals. We all know that protected animals are depleted in number and are banned from trading. However, there are so many green iguanas in the market today and they are so rare. Where do they come from? If we buy green iguanas, will we violate the law?
1. Domestic lizard shopping malls
The so-called "chameleons" sold in pet shopping malls are actually three animals of the class Reptilian, order Squamata, suborder Lizard, and family Flying Lizard: the naked-eared dragon lizard of the genus Dragon Lizard, the oriole dragon lizard, and the long iguana. The long iguana of the genus Saurus, also known as the water dragon. These three species of lizards are all animal feeders. They pounce on small insects in the wilderness (basically not eating feed), and are dormant in their native habitat from December to February of the following year. In the weather conditions north of the Yangtze River, feeding must be heated in autumn. It should be noted that the maintenance of these three species of lizards is difficult and requires considerable professional knowledge.
Currently overseas lizard pet owners can keep: green iguanas, American iguanas, frog-eyed geckos and various animals of the Refugee family (real chameleons) . They are relatively simple to feed (some are even vegetarian). The pet company's supporting products (utensils, bait, etc.) are also relatively complete.
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2. Where do so many green iguanas come from?
Everyone now understands that green iguanas belong to CITESIIProtected animals, the management of such animals is controlled internationally. However, green iguanas are also very popular pet lizards in countries all over the world. According to statistics, the United States alone imports half a million young lizards a year, and Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan also have a huge demand, including the United States. , more and more people are temporarily raising green iguanas.
So, where do so many green iguanas come from? It turns out that breeders in some green iguana native countries such as Mexico, Honduras, and Paraguay have built many large green iguana breeding farms in view of market demand and raised a large number of green iguanas to supply domestic sales. At present, some of the farms established in South America have relatively backward equipment and are relatively small in scale. Most of them adopt extensive farming methods, and they can be raised by directly enclosing a forest land in the wilderness.
The United States is different, because the geography and climate of Florida are suitable for the breeding of green iguanas, and breeders there adopt scientific breeding methods. Carry out large-scale breeding. Each breeding farm has a large number of animals, probably between 30,000 and 100,000.
3. Are green iguanas good?
The green iguana has a very long tail, which can be used as a defensive weapon, to propel the body when swimming, and to avoid predators. Healthy hatchlings, or hatchlings and adults that have not been tamed (whether they have been raised or not) will become irritable and try to escape. It may whip you with its tail or escape by swaying like a crocodile, but it won't accept being caught. Male green iguanas have very strong localization. When they meet, they will make some display actions, such as shaking their heads and swaying their throat dewlaps, turning their faces towards their opponents, and standing taller to make themselves look healthier.
If kept as pets, green iguanas must be tamed and familiarized with the outside world. Tips and tips for catching green iguanas: Located behind the eyes of green iguanas, in the center of the protrusion, there is something like a phoenix eye (some people call it the "third eye"), which is similar to their receptors. thing. When catching them, just cover them lightly with your hands and they will be less likely to resist. Pick them up and massage them from time to time, don't put too much pressure on them, and gradually get to know them, so that they can be more comfortable when facing strangers. It will appear very light. After a period of training, they will climb onto the owner's shoulders or head. However, when his back or head is touched, he will still remain vigilant and react proactively.
The business of protecting animals is generally a crime, but the green iguana is a gap in the law, which means that it is not People really want to control, but it is alsoOne thing I want to remind you is that green iguanas should never be left alive in the wilderness.
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