Green Iguana: The Ultimate Owner's Manual [Paperback]

James W., III Hatfield (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"In both content and presentation Green Iguana-The Ultimate Owner's Manual sets its own high standards. Most readers will consider it the definitive work on management, care and personality traits of green iguanas in captivity. If you own a green iguana or if you are thinking of getting one, you should buy this book." -- Vivarium magazine (Vol 8 No3)

"The amount of reliable information provided is staggering, and it is presented in an attractive package. If you own a green iguana you really should pick up a copy." -- Reptiles magazine (August 1997)

"The title of this book is no exaggeration. Never before have I seen such a through book on the care and maintenance of green iguanas." -- Bulletin of the Chicago Herpetological Society (January 1997)

Excellent, excellent!- Lynn Wiegard, Canada

Huge, beautiful, personal and caring- Suzanne Hockston, NY

It's the best book of its kind on the market-Joseph Widlauz, IL

This [book] should be considered the bible of iguana manual-Mike Lozano, FL

It's the most informative book I have ever read [on iguanas]-Tracey Zimmerman

I have never read any animal care book better than this one- Cathleen Cown, FL -- Comments from iguana owners

Product Details

• Paperback: 671 pages
• Publisher: Dunthorpe Press (August 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883463483
• ISBN-13: 978-1883463489
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #685,444 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More Than You'll Ever Need To Know...and then some!, November 21, 2000

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Michael Kaiser (Gilroy, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Green Iguana: The Ultimate Owner's Manual (Paperback)

This book is complete. Its about 3 inches thick and PACKED with more information about iguanas than anyone could possibly imagine exists about iguanas. It is clear from the get-go that James W. Hatfield III owns an iguana (in this case, Za, the "little" guy on the cover of the book) and is avid (one could even say, possessed), in discovering everything he can about his pet.

The books not only contains your basis iguana care information, but also sites specific examples from, not only the author's experiences in raising his own iguana, but from the enormous chain of communication he has established over the years with multiple iguana owners and reptile specialists. Its truly impressive, and a worthwhile read. The author has even invented the ultimate iguana habitat that he willing shares how to make yourself, for those of you out there who know how to use a hammer. (Unlike myself.)

I have one complaint, and it is actually more of a caution for new iguana owners. If you know nothing about iguanas, and have already made the mistake of buying one without research, perhaps you should buy a thinner book, just to get the proper overview. You could spend 3 years reading this book cover to cover! Or, instead of buying a different book, skip to the important sections like housing and feeding, before getting around to reading what parts of the country they come from.

The ULTIMATE resource guide, to be sure.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Iguana Owners Complete "Bible"!, April 23, 2000

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Amanda (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Green Iguana: The Ultimate Owner's Manual (Paperback)

This book is the best and only book an iguana owner ever need buy. The price is a little high but the information is accurate (rare in iguana care books) and comprehensive, meaning there is no need to buy a whole library of books because everything you need to know is in this book. The book does have a problem with too many useless iguana owner comments that seem to be there as filler to make the book bigger. There are however plenty of those comments that are quite useful and the rest are easy to skim over. Despite this the information is still the best and it is written in an easy to read and and consult manner. Whether you want it as a reference or to read it cover to cover you will be completely satisfied with this book and your iguana will live a long, healthy life.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must read" if you want, or already own an iguana!, January 30, 1998

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[e-mail] (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Green Iguana: The Ultimate Owner's Manual (Paperback)

I was getting an iguana for my fiance as a gift. I had NO idea what I needed to buy or how to care for an iguana. I looked through many other books & finally found this one. It will explain, from beginning to end, everything you could ever want to know about iguanas! From deciding if it is the right pet for you, to very detailed care specifications. So many people buy iguanas, not knowing what kind of housing requirements it needs or what kind of food could be toxic to them. I've known of iguana owners who have let their pet run free through the house, never once giving it appropriate lighting or food. Sadly enough, their iguanas died. Our iguana is now about 3 months old and has been so much fun! We took it to it's first vet appointment (which I read is a must!) and the vet says it's one of the healthiest one's she's ever seen! Because of this book, I was able to know what to look for when picking out a healthy iguana and am very careful on what I feed it. I have also learned that it can sometimes take up to 2 years to figure out if your iguana is male or female (that's why I keep using "it"). I not only recommend this book, but it is a "must read" for anyone who is thinking about owning an iguana! Signed--Newfound Iguana Lover