My family recently bought an exotic pet, a green iguana. We are all very excited to have it as a companion, but we don't know much about how to take care of it. What safety measures should be taken when handling exotic pets?
My family recently bought an exotic pet, a green iguana. We are all very excited to have it as a companion, but we don't know much about how to take care of it. What safety measures should be taken when handling exotic pets?
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Safety measures when handling exotic pets include making sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water before and after handling the pet, wearing long sleeves and gloves to protect from saliva or scales, and making sure that if the pet is wild, he or she is sedated first.
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My family recently bought an exotic pet, a green iguana. We are all very excited to have it as a companion, but we don't know much about how to take care of it. What safety measures should be taken when handling exotic pets?
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Careful handling is recommended when handling exotic pets, as some exotic animals may be more sensitive to touch or sound than traditional domesticated animals. It’s important to wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling the iguana in order to prevent infection and other illnesses from passing between humans and animals. Additionally, adults should handle iguanas cautiously since they can deliver a painful bite if frightened or threatened. Children must always be supervised when interacting with an exotic pet for safety concerns. It's also important not to keep the pet too close to open windows, heat sources, or any areas with excessively high temperatures which could prove deadly for the iguana. Lastly, it's best to check with a veterinarian prior purchasing the pet as well as get tips on how best care for it both mentally and physically while living within the household
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