Stuck reptile saved from chimney
"A crew of firefighters were called in after a pet reptile got stuck up a chimney at a family home in Plymouth. "
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/e...on/4487050.stm

"...Cyr, of Nashua, has released a new book that teaches children their ABC's while learning facts about the basic lifestyle and needs of iguanas. Written and illustrated by Cyr, "Drako's ABC Adventures as an Iguana," is published by Cyr Design Publishing. Cyr is a 2003 graduate of Fitchburg State, where she studied art, communication, media/graphic design and Web design... "
http://www.sentinelandenterprise.com...ent/ci_3268842

Issue of exotic animals heats up
"...Most members agreed iguanas shouldn't be on the list..."
http://www.bucyrustelegraphforum.com...512010301/1002

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Hello,

I think the people with the chimney problem need to iguana proof that chimney! lol

I have been trying to get Angie to write some short stories on iguanas and other reptiles and I have offered to illustrate them. (I am a decent artist with pencils and pens. ) That would be the best way to educate kids.

Thanks for the links. Interesting reading.

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I too enjoyed the read, thanks for sharing the links.

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Ken
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." -- Ronald Reagan

what a good idea to start young on iguana awareness! Thats the only way we are all going to get the message through is to start with the next generation.

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I can't imagine being frightened of an iguana in a chimney. Now if it were a large dog...then I'd be scared. Or a really big spider. And doesn't that ABC iguana book sound great! I feel inspired to write a children's uromastyx book, but it will have to wait until I know more about uromastyx!! I'd like another one, at least. And can you imagine having exotic pet signs every 10 feet? What qualifies? I live in a small village at the edge of the country so it's pretty relaxed here. At our church Christmas pageant, the wisemen will be coming to the stable with their young alpacas [no one in the congregation had donkeys or camels]. How S. Am. animals made it to Ancient Israel is another question!
-Allie.

Hey cool....that book signing event is only 15 minutes away from me.....awesome...but of course it's snowing out!!!! Im not driving anywhere LOL....but that is so cool......I wish I could go and buy the book for my son....Lyn

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Hey Lyn, I was wondering what all the numbers in front of your animals stand for? You know, like in front of the green iguanas, you have "2.3.0", what does it mean????

Hi Jessi...its lists the number of males and females...ie
2 (males). 3 (females). 0 (unknown)

Here is a simple matrix to help better...
http://www.herpcenter.com/showthread.php?t=2753

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MARSHA

:D I'm smiling because I have no idea whats going on!