September 8th is National Iguana Awareness Day, and these lizards need a little respect. Highly adaptable, they adapt well to environments ranging from rocky streambeds to sandy deserts.
They can blend with their surroundings and change colors to absorb more sunlight when temperatures get chilly. However, they are among the most frequently abandoned pets. Too often, people don’t learn what their care will involve. Vet costs alone can be hundreds of dollars per year, and while they live about 20 years, they can grow to be 6 feet long.
While Sir Ronald is neither lizard nor well-suited to live in the desert, he has grown to more than 6 feet tall! So, silly, but I also wish him the happiest anniversary today, our 23rd wedding anniversary. Love you, Babe!
