Quote Originally Posted by Daigga View Post
The tail won't grow back, just so you know. There might be some growth, but it will be associated with regular growth in the area and not regeneration, since iguanas don't do that. How long has it been since she lost her tail and/or you noticed her growth slowing? Do you weigh her in frequently, or are you just judging by the way she looks? Pictures are always helpful, if you have them.

A herp vet is usually going to be your best bet if you feel this is a serious problem, and if you have to drive a ways to find one that might just be a sacrifice you have to make. You can try jump starting her appetite with some fruits like mango and papaya, and sometimes bananas or grapes (mango and papaya are a great part of their daily diet, but bananas and grapes are more a once a week thing). Hand feeding her some fruits she likes can also be a nice method of taming her down if she's that spooky.
She broke it off 13 weeks ago. She is 5" SVL and 58g
Quote Originally Posted by Lizardlicks View Post
Actually, a green ig's tail SHOULD grow back, albeit it will never come back quite as long or nicely shaped as it originally was. It's much easier for young igs to fully regenerate their tails than older lizards. That the tip is turning black and she has a depressed appetite highly concerns me. As with any herp, you need to double check that her habitat is correctly set up and that humidity and temps are correct. I would definitely advise taking her into the vet and have them examine the break point if you haven't already. If the tail become gangrenous the vet will need to amputate more tissue to prevent the infection from spreading and killing your lizard.

Oh and since you asked before, I found a couple videos regarding green iguana taming. The trick with igs is persistence and patience.
I was worried about that :/
Quote Originally Posted by jclaiborne View Post
Where are you located that there is no Herp Vet? I agree with Daigga sometimes you have to bite the bullet and drive a ways to get to a vet.
I'm in south FL in jupiter. The nearest vet is called Harmony..it's in town and my work uses them but every time they have sent an iggy to them, they died. They told me not to go there and there are no other vets.

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