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12-19-2004, 06:38 PM
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Hi i'm new, and incase you couldn't tell I own an iguana that i've had for about a month. I have a question, if your iguana starts to get darker does it mean he is sick? The guy at the pet shop said that it has to do with season and the temprature. 
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12-19-2004, 07:29 PM
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Welcome to the forum! I'm sure you'll enjoy it!
I'm no ig expert, though we do have a few on here, but the darker colouration is most likely to do with temperature and mood, and you will probably notice your ig changing colour at certain times of the day and at other times such as when it sheds.
Post pics, we love pics here, esp. of beautiful reptiles! 
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12-19-2004, 07:31 PM
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Hello,
Welcome to Herp Center! The coloration can be due to season. However, it can also account for many different things as well. Sudden color changes can be a sign of illness. It is also a common sign that the temperatures in the enclosure are inadequate. Darker colors attract more heat. The iguana suddenly darkening itself could be a sign that he is seeking more heat.
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12-19-2004, 08:08 PM
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Hello and welcome to HC. You are at the correct place to get your questions answered
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12-20-2004, 10:45 AM
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Welcome to HC!
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12-20-2004, 02:00 PM
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Welcome to Herp Center
Glad you could join us...I have 5 iguanas....like Rich said, many different factors could lead to color darkening...check out the temps to make sure they are OK...is your ig eating and defecating daily? have you scheduled a well visit to have your ig checked out by a reputable reptile vet? Have a fecal (poop test) done also to rule out parasites....good luck....Lyn
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12-20-2004, 02:05 PM
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Welcome to the HC another ig owner here or am I the one whos owned? Sometimes its hard to tell anyhow hope you enjoy your stay.
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12-20-2004, 03:49 PM
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Hello and welcome to HC, post loads and have fun, as others have said we love pics
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12-20-2004, 05:35 PM
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welcome to HC! hope to see lots of pics.
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12-20-2004, 09:36 PM
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Hey welcome to the Hc im not an ig person so cant help ya on that, but ya lets see some pics of him!!!
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