The Green Iguana Society: A Society That Cares About Iguanas

Green iguanas are interesting animals.

You might be surprised by how much there is to learn about them. Here are some interesting facts about these reptiles.

* The green iguana is also known as the common iguana.

* In fact, they might have earned that name because people commonly keep them as pets.

* Even though many green iguanas are green, some members of the family are brown.

* As herbivores, iguanas eat the true leaves, growing spurts, flowers, and fruits on the vegetation in which they make their home.

* Iguanas are found in the State of Florida in the US, some Pacific islands, and in both Central and South America.

* The life span of a captive green iguana can be as long as 20 years when they are well taken care of. * The longest surviving green iguana kept as a pet lived for 29 years.

* Because the habitat is steadily disappearing, the species is now considered to be threatened.

There are many more things to learn about these lizards. The information listed about is part of a knowledge repository collected by a volunteer organization whose members work online to provide accurate information about these animals to the public.

The Green Iguana Society was founded in the Fall of 1999.

The Green Iguana Society

The Green Iguana Society was founded with the following goals for the website of the organization:

* The website should give solid information about how to be a good owner of one of these animals, as well as which type of veterinarian is best and how to feed them to keep them healthy in captivity.

* Green iguana enthusiasts should be able to conveniently find valuable information on the website with a reduced need to sift through a great deal of other written content on reptiles nor should they be frightened away by overzealous contributors to the website.

* The information contained on the website should be correct and always available to anyone seeking information about this reptile.

* Finally, the website will encourage people to better understand the needs of their pet and be able to improve their level of care for their pet iguanas.

The society details the many aspects of caring for green iguanas on their website. Green iguana aficionados will find reliable information on the website ranging from information about related societies, finding a veterinarian, iguana foods and feedings, common misconceptions and myths, as well as recommended products.

The FAQs

Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Green Iguana Society:

Q: What makes the Green Iguana Society worthwhile to get involved with?

A: Once you join the Green Iguana Society you let others understand how much you love the species and that you are dedicated to learning more about them and the type of care that they require. In addition, as you learn more, you will be in a better position to share our knowledge of the best ways to care for these wonderful creatures.

Q: What is the cost of membership to join the Green Iguana Society?

A: The organization has no membership fee. It is free to join. In the future, there may be adjustments in the level of membership and fees for newsletters and additional benefits may be sought.

Q: Will my name be included on the website's members' list?

A: When the Green Iguana Society first began the organization, they kept a members' list on the website. However, as the ranks of the Green Iguana Society grew over the years, the list of members had to be removed because the founders were unable to accurately keep track of the people taking part in the mission of the organization.

Q: Are there any age limits for membership?

A: In order to become a Green Iguana Society member, you must be fourteen years of age or older. However, membership in the Kids Club is available to kids thirteen years old or younger.

Q: What steps should I take to become a member?

A: On the website, there is a form for potential members to fill out. Hit the send button after providing as much information on the form as possible. It is that simple.

If you are interested in learning more about both the Green Iguana Society and green iguanas, do some surfing on the web and join a society that really cares about iguanas.