{"id":98399,"date":"2022-04-22T12:25:30","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:25:30","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:25:30","slug":"why-is-my-iguana-hissing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my iguana hissing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/#Why_is_my_iguana_hissing\" title=\"Why is my iguana hissing?\">Why is my iguana hissing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/#Why_is_my_iguana_making_weird_noises\" title=\"Why is my iguana making weird noises?\">Why is my iguana making weird noises?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/#Why_do_iguanas_have_dewlaps\" title=\"Why do iguanas have dewlaps?\">Why do iguanas have dewlaps?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/#How_do_you_know_when_an_iguana_is_mad\" title=\"How do you know when an iguana is mad?\">How do you know when an iguana is mad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_iguana_is_mad\" title=\"How do I know if my iguana is mad?\">How do I know if my iguana is mad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/#How_do_you_tell_if_your_iguana_is_stressed\" title=\"How do you tell if your iguana is stressed?\">How do you tell if your iguana is stressed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/#How_do_I_calm_my_iguana_down\" title=\"How do I calm my iguana down?\">How do I calm my iguana down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/#Why_is_my_iguana_chirping\" title=\"Why is my iguana chirping?\">Why is my iguana chirping?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/#What_are_the_signs_of_a_sick_iguana\" title=\"What are the signs of a sick iguana?\">What are the signs of a sick iguana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/#Why_is_my_iguana_acting_weird\" title=\"Why is my iguana acting weird?\">Why is my iguana acting weird?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_lizard_makes_noise\" title=\"What does it mean when a lizard makes noise?\">What does it mean when a lizard makes noise?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/#Why_do_iguanas_have_a_third_eye\" title=\"Why do iguanas have a third eye?\">Why do iguanas have a third eye?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/#Do_female_iguanas_have_a_dewlap\" title=\"Do female iguanas have a dewlap?\">Do female iguanas have a dewlap?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/#Do_iguanas_have_dewlaps\" title=\"Do iguanas have dewlaps?\">Do iguanas have dewlaps?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/#Why_do_iguanas_have_jowls\" title=\"Why do iguanas have jowls?\">Why do iguanas have jowls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/#Do_iguanas_get_mad\" title=\"Do iguanas get mad?\">Do iguanas get mad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_iguana_is_stressed\" title=\"How do I know if my iguana is stressed?\">How do I know if my iguana is stressed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/#How_do_you_pick_up_angry_iguanas\" title=\"How do you pick up angry iguanas?\">How do you pick up angry iguanas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_iguana_is_comfortable_with_you\" title=\"How do you know if your iguana is comfortable with you?\">How do you know if your iguana is comfortable with you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_iguana_is_depressed\" title=\"How do I know if my iguana is depressed?\">How do I know if my iguana is depressed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/#How_do_I_calm_my_iguana\" title=\"How do I calm my iguana?\">How do I calm my iguana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_iguana_is_comfortable\" title=\"How do I know if my iguana is comfortable?\">How do I know if my iguana is comfortable?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/#How_do_you_tell_if_an_iguana_is_stressed\" title=\"How do you tell if an iguana is stressed?\">How do you tell if an iguana is stressed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/#How_do_I_make_my_iguana_happy\" title=\"How do I make my iguana happy?\">How do I make my iguana happy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-iguana-hissing\/#How_do_you_tame_an_aggressive_iguana\" title=\"How do you tame an aggressive iguana?\">How do you tame an aggressive iguana?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_iguana_hissing\"><\/span>Why is my iguana hissing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hissing. A combination of hissing and clicking is made by iguanas with their mouths wide open. This behavior <b>signals a warning or defensive posture. It is often accompanied by distention of the dewlap, compressing the body laterally to make it appear taller and provide a more intimidating silhouette, and tail thrashing <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_iguana_making_weird_noises\"><\/span>Why is my iguana making weird noises?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common iguana noise is similar to a cough or sneeze. <b>The lizard wheezes to expel excess sodium in its system acquired through a diet of leaves and fruit. This sound does not signal any aggression or illness. Another iguana sound is the raspy noise made by the pests&#8217; tails when they are agitated.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_iguanas_have_dewlaps\"><\/span>Why do iguanas have dewlaps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although they don&#8217;t actually use verbal language to communicate, iguanas talk to each other through head bobbing and through movement of the flap of skin under their necks  called a dewlap. Iguanas will extend their dewlaps <b>to say hello to each other or as a sign of being territorial<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_an_iguana_is_mad\"><\/span>How do you know when an iguana is mad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You will be able to tell that your iguana is mad if it lifts its body and is walking around, if it&#8217;s wagging the tail, bobbing its head, has fixed eyes on the threat, its dewlap (skin under the chin) is extended, and your iguana might be even standing still with its eyes fixed at the threat.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_iguana_is_mad\"><\/span>How do I know if my iguana is mad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You will be able to tell that your iguana is mad if it lifts its body and is walking around, if it&#8217;s wagging the tail, bobbing its head, has fixed eyes on the threat, its dewlap (skin under the chin) is extended, and your iguana might be even standing still with its eyes fixed at the threat.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_your_iguana_is_stressed\"><\/span>How do you tell if your iguana is stressed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An iguana shows that they are stressed by <b>breathing more heavily, opening their mouths, thrashing their tail, and generally trying to escape from the activity. Baths are more important during shedding periods. Like other reptiles, iguanas periodically shed their skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_calm_my_iguana_down\"><\/span>How do I calm my iguana down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Iguanas also communicate with their eyes closed. <b>When the eye closest to you is closed but the other eye is open, it&#8217;s actually a sort of compliment. It means that the iguana is comfortable with you but is keeping an eye out on what&#8217;s going on around him.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_iguana_chirping\"><\/span>Why is my iguana chirping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hissing, also barking or chirping is a warning sign which sounds like a sighing and means that <b>your iguana is unhappy or upset.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_of_a_sick_iguana\"><\/span>What are the signs of a sick iguana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are a few things to watch out for with your iguana.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Appetite Loss. If your iguana is usually a healthy eater, and suddenly starts picking at or ignoring his food, this could be a sign that something is wrong.  <\/li>\n<li>Lack of Energy. Healthy iguanas tend to be quite alert, and even feisty.  <\/li>\n<li>Twitching.  <\/li>\n<li>Loss of Balance.  <\/li>\n<li>Vomiting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>15-Aug-2014<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_iguana_acting_weird\"><\/span>Why is my iguana acting weird?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Environmental stress relates to problems with the lighting, heating, photoperiods, space, and furnishings. Behavioral stress relates to alterations in the iguana&#8217;s daily routine which lead to unhealthy behavioral changes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_lizard_makes_noise\"><\/span>What does it mean when a lizard makes noise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hissing is a lizard noise that can be made by a wider selection of species. They use this sound <b>to communicate discomfort and fear. The reptiles usually keep their teeth bared after making the noise in an attempt to intimidate. Other species can emit squealing sounds or low growls as defense mechanisms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_iguanas_have_a_third_eye\"><\/span>Why do iguanas have a third eye?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They have an extra eye on top of their head called a parietal eye. This extra eye is not quite like a normal eye, but it does <b>help iguanas detect the movement of a predator sneaking up on them from above (like a bird) allowing the iguana to escape quickly<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_female_iguanas_have_a_dewlap\"><\/span>Do female iguanas have a dewlap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Size  Female iguanas remain smaller and thinner than males. Spikes  While they will develop spikes on their backs, females do not develop head spikes as males do. Dewlap  <b>The dewlap and jowls on a female iguana are smaller than those on a male.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_iguanas_have_dewlaps\"><\/span>Do iguanas have dewlaps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Their blood&#8217;s not cold, but iguanas depend on their environment to maintain their body temperature. Several anatomical features help them regulate their body heat, including <b>their distinctive dewlaps, the large flaps of skin under their chin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_iguanas_have_jowls\"><\/span>Why do iguanas have jowls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although not all species of iguana have dewlaps, this flap of skin serves multiple purposes, such as <b>helping with thermoregulation, showing dominance among peer iguanas, attracting potential mates, or warding off predators by giving the appearance of a large physique or even flat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_iguanas_get_mad\"><\/span>Do iguanas get mad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every iguana owner wants a tame and docile iguana. But the truth is, <b>iguanas are prone to aggression, and you will need to work with your iguana to minimize the aggression. Sometimes, your iguana might become mad and angry, and you will need to understand.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_iguana_is_stressed\"><\/span>How do I know if my iguana is stressed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An iguana shows that they are stressed by <b>breathing more heavily, opening their mouths, thrashing their tail, and generally trying to escape from the activity. Baths are more important during shedding periods. Like other reptiles, iguanas periodically shed their skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_pick_up_angry_iguanas\"><\/span>How do you pick up angry iguanas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your iguana is being aggressive, <b>pick it up quickly (one hand under the shoulders and one on the base), but wrap the towel around your iguana. This will prevent tail whips and scratches. Hold your iguana away from your face, too. You can also gently lift your iguana above your head, as it can help to calm it down.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_iguana_is_comfortable_with_you\"><\/span>How do you know if your iguana is comfortable with you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An iguana shows that they are stressed by <b>breathing more heavily, opening their mouths, thrashing their tail, and generally trying to escape from the activity. Baths are more important during shedding periods. Like other reptiles, iguanas periodically shed their skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_iguana_is_depressed\"><\/span>How do I know if my iguana is depressed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Iguana stress signs<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Shut eyes (shutting off not to see what is happening around)<\/li>\n<li>Aggressiveness if scared by people or animals, to protect itself from potential threats  people, objects or pets.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_calm_my_iguana\"><\/span>How do I calm my iguana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Iguanas also communicate with their eyes closed. <b>When the eye closest to you is closed but the other eye is open, it&#8217;s actually a sort of compliment. It means that the iguana is comfortable with you but is keeping an eye out on what&#8217;s going on around him.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_iguana_is_comfortable\"><\/span>How do I know if my iguana is comfortable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Iguanas bob their heads slowly up and down at each other <b>to acknowledge each other&#8217;s presence. Faster head bobbing, either up and down or side to side, is a sign that the iguana is upset or feeling aggressive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_an_iguana_is_stressed\"><\/span>How do you tell if an iguana is stressed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An iguana shows that they are stressed by <b>breathing more heavily, opening their mouths, thrashing their tail, and generally trying to escape from the activity. Baths are more important during shedding periods. Like other reptiles, iguanas periodically shed their skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_my_iguana_happy\"><\/span>How do I make my iguana happy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>For example, climbable lounger, branch, or even  background wallpaper.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Do not scare iguanas with loud music or sound.<\/li>\n<li>The iguana needs more attention so it does not get bored. Play with them.<\/li>\n<li>Pay attention: you need to feed them regularly and provide fresh water every day.<\/li>\n<p>17-Jan-2018<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tame_an_aggressive_iguana\"><\/span>How do you tame an aggressive iguana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you bring your iguana home, you need to give it some time to acclimatize before starting taming and bonding sessions. Give your iguana <b>2-4 weeks with minimal contact so that it relax and get used to its surroundings first.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my iguana hissing?Why is my iguana making weird noises?Why do iguanas have dewlaps?How do you know when an iguana is mad?How do I know if my iguana is mad?How do you tell if your iguana is stressed?How do I calm my iguana down?Why is my iguana chirping?What are the signs&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-98399","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98399"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=98399"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98399\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=98399"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=98399"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=98399"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}