RA Name: "Godzilla" and "Carlos Santana"

RA Diet: Huge variety of greens, fruit, grasses, and veggies.

Hands On: NO

Range: Central and South America

Habitat: Lower levels of the rainforest canopy

Size: 5-7 feet long, weigh up to 18 pounds

Lifespan: 20+ years

Reproduction: Lay 12-40 eggs that take 90-120 days to incubate

Conservation: Loss of habitat, hunted as food, and the pet trade.

Commonly kept as pets, most iguanas either die from improper conditions or are abandoned when they get large. Pet stores buy animals bred in "puppy mill" conditions, and sell them for low prices to unsuspecting buyers without the proper equipment that can cost over 500 dollars. Iguanas have sharp teeth, a strong bite, sharp claws, and do NOT make good pets, especially for children. Thousands are euthanized annualy because proper homes cannot be found for them.