Another great way to purchase an iguana is through a classified ad. These ads can be found in print in your local paper and also online.
Classified ads allow you to find iguana from pets stores as well as individual sellers.
Some of the independent local pet stores will run ads in the paper if they find themselves with a bit to much inventory or when they have a more rare breed that they don’t normally carry. This can be a great time to find a really cool breed of iguana at a good price. You may even find additional coupons next to the ad that can save you even more when shopping for accessories in the store.
Another type of seller that you can find in classified ads are the independent seller. These individuals may breed as a hobby, or have an animal they just don’t want anymore. Some of them may just want to sell in order to get a different type of animal. Whatever the reason, one of the most important things is that the animal is healthy. You don’t want to take someone’s pet home that may be carrying any type of disease.
When you meet with the current owner of the animal take a look at the area in which it is kept. Make sure the animal has been kept clean. If it’s a newborn, ask to see the parents and look at the habitat they are kept in. The iguana should be free of scratches and scars and should be of quality color. Buying from individuals can be a safe bet as long as you make a good judgment when picking your new iguana.
Buying your iguana through a print classified ad has more than one benefit. When going this route you don’t have to worry about shipping in any way. You don’t have to worry about a dead animal arriving at your door due to improper shipping procedures.
Furthermore, you can be sure your getting what you want because you can actually pick up the one you want and take it home. You also have the benefit of seeing where the animal has lived and in some cases you can see where they have grown.
One more benefit of looking through your local classifieds, you may find that there is a local reptile show that is coming to your area. These will be one of the best places to find a quality bloodline in your new animal.
This method may not work for people in rural areas. If you live in these areas you know there is not going to be these types of ads in your local paper. It’s best in this case to use classifieds that are on the internet. The biggest of the classified ad sites on the web is Craigslist.org. This site is not the only one. You can find hundreds of sites with classifieds on them. You may want to try and find one that is only in your state. This will be a good place to start when taking this route.
No matter what your search brings you take your time to find the iguana you want. Don’t rush into it and know all the facts before purchasing an animal like the iguana.
