I was hoping the reptile farm in Dartmouth would bring animals again, and I wasn't disappointed! This iguana had the most exquisite colouration, I couldn't stop photographing him! They're typically green, but this man explained this coloration was caused by a gene mutation, and so the mustard yellow, ivory and turquoise was...wow!...gorgeous! I got to hold him...they have a fabulous texture.
Maybe someone out there on 365 has raised an iguana. He says they grow so large, it becomes difficult after about 4 years. He recommends a "Bearded Dragon" to anyone wanting to raise a lizard. He says his are affectionate and gentle and will sit on his shoulder for hours as he goes about chores around the house.
We never imagine, when we wake in the morning, what interesting things we'll learn over the course of the day!
He is gorgeous! And thanks for all the background info in the description! I love to visit places/people vicariously thru their photos. I feel like I learn so much about other places and cultures that way! Great capture!
Oh my, an interesting shot and animal. We've seen a lot of these guys on our travels to Mexico and further south. A friend of mine taught high school biology for years and had an iguana in her classroom the last year or two. When she retired she brought him home. He now lives in their bathtub... he has grown so large. (I'll stay with dogs, thanks!)
@digitalrn I've been struggling to think of what this reminds me of... Just hit me...these are in the "Southwestern decorating colour palette"! It was a delight to see one so large and to be able to hold him!
