Green Iguana: The Ultimate Owner's Manual (Paperback)

by James W., III Hatfield (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"I recommend this book to anyone ... thinking of buying an iguana, anyone [owning] an iguana and any veterinarian treating iguanas." -- Bulletin of the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians, Vol. 9, No. 3, 1999

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

"The title of this book is no exaggeration. [The most] thorough book on the care and maintenance of green iguanas." -- Bulletin of the Chicago Herpetological Society, January 1997

Product Description
A number of iguana pet books have been written in recent years, but still only one addresses the complete needs of these big green lizards: "Green Iguana—The Ultimate Owner's Manual" by James W. Hatfield III. This comprehensive yet highly readable book is just what its name says: the ULTIMATE book on green iguanas.

In 650+ pages of clear, lively, compelling and accurate text, the author presents the most current, scientific and useful information available about iguanas.

This new Second Edition introduces important medical black-and-white photos from internationally known veterinarian Scott Stahl, plus new photos in the color section. And to make sure more iguana owners have access to the ULTIMATE iguana book, the retail price was reduced. No other pet care book on any animal offers this level of commitment to its readers.

"Green Iguana—The Ultimate Owner's Manual," the culmination of over 10 years of research, weighs in at more than 2 1/2 pounds and is the largest, most comprehensive, scientifically accurate, up-to-date, helpful, fun, easy-to-read iguana pet care book ever written. And with the book's clear, accessible layout, you can quickly find whatever information you need.

The book’s nine chapters and ten appendixes cover everything from birth to death of an iguana.

"Green Iguana—The Ultimate Owner’s Manual" also features:
° 24 pages of color photos
° 16 black-and-white photos, including exclusive iguana skeleton photos
° 9 iguana medical photos from a world-renowned veterinarian
° more than 30 detailed scientific illustrations, drawings, charts, diagrams, and tables
° hundreds of quotes from iguana owners, veterinarians, scientific researchers, and others, spread throughout the book to emphasize important points.

Recommended by iguana owners, veterinarians, pet stores, the ASPCA and others.

Product Details

• Paperback: 655 pages
• Publisher: Dunthorpe Press; 2 edition (May 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883463505
• ISBN-13: 978-1883463502
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (66 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #93,675 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 14 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

By	Michael Kaiser (Gilroy, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	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.

9 of 9 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

By	[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