{"id":99390,"date":"2022-09-23T12:26:50","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T12:26:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/"},"modified":"2022-09-29T11:35:14","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T11:35:14","slug":"does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Does an iguana tail whip hurt?"},"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\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/#Does_an_iguana_tail_whip_hurt\" title=\"Does an iguana tail whip hurt?\">Does an iguana tail whip hurt?<\/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\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/#How_do_I_treat_an_iguana_injury\" title=\"How do I treat an iguana injury?\">How do I treat an iguana injury?<\/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\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/#Why_is_my_iguana_whipping\" title=\"Why is my iguana whipping?\">Why is my iguana whipping?<\/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\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/#Do_iguanas_hit_you_with_their_tail\" title=\"Do iguanas hit you with their tail?\">Do iguanas hit you with their tail?<\/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\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/#Can_an_iguana_hurt_you\" title=\"Can an iguana hurt you?\">Can an iguana hurt you?<\/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\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/#Are_iguanas_tails_strong\" title=\"Are iguanas tails strong?\">Are iguanas tails strong?<\/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\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/#Can_an_iguana_bite_your_finger_off\" title=\"Can an iguana bite your finger off?\">Can an iguana bite your finger off?<\/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\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/#How_do_you_tell_if_an_iguana_is_injured\" title=\"How do you tell if an iguana is injured?\">How do you tell if an iguana is injured?<\/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\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/#Can_lizards_heal_broken_bones\" title=\"Can lizards heal broken bones?\">Can lizards heal broken bones?<\/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\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/#How_do_you_clean_reptile_wounds\" title=\"How do you clean reptile wounds?\">How do you clean reptile wounds?<\/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\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/#How_do_you_treat_an_iguana_wound\" title=\"How do you treat an iguana wound?\">How do you treat an iguana wound?<\/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\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/#Do_iguanas_whip\" title=\"Do iguanas whip?\">Do iguanas whip?<\/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\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/#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-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_iguana_is_dying\" title=\"How do you know if your iguana is dying?\">How do you know if your iguana is dying?<\/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\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/#What_does_it_mean_when_an_iguana_bobs_its_head\" title=\"What does it mean when an iguana bobs its head?\">What does it mean when an iguana bobs its head?<\/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\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/#How_do_you_tell_if_your_iguana_likes_you\" title=\"How do you tell if your iguana likes you?\">How do you tell if your iguana likes you?<\/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\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/#Do_iguanas_use_their_tails\" title=\"Do iguanas use their tails?\">Do iguanas use their tails?<\/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\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/#Why_do_iguanas_lift_their_tails\" title=\"Why do iguanas lift their tails?\">Why do iguanas lift their tails?<\/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\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/#Can_a_iguana_bite_your_finger_off\" title=\"Can a iguana bite your finger off?\">Can a iguana bite your finger off?<\/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\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/#What_happens_if_an_iguana_bites_you\" title=\"What happens if an iguana bites you?\">What happens if an iguana bites you?<\/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\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/#Do_iguana_bites_hurt\" title=\"Do iguana bites hurt?\">Do iguana bites hurt?<\/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\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/#Is_it_OK_to_touch_iguanas\" title=\"Is it OK to touch iguanas?\">Is it OK to touch iguanas?<\/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\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/#Can_iguanas_break_their_tails\" title=\"Can iguanas break their tails?\">Can iguanas break their tails?<\/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\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/#What_do_iguanas_use_their_tail_for\" title=\"What do iguanas use their tail for?\">What do iguanas use their tail for?<\/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\/does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt-2\/#Are_iguana_bites_toxic\" title=\"Are iguana bites toxic?\">Are iguana bites toxic?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_an_iguana_tail_whip_hurt\"><\/span>Does an iguana tail whip hurt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For superficial wounds, <b>apply a light layer of antibiotic ointment and leave uncovered. It is difficult to apply a bandage to reptile skin without causing additional trauma. After a bite, keep the wound clean until it has healed.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/cuanto-cuesta-una-iguana-en-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00bfCu\u00e1nto cuesta una iguana en M\u00e9xico?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_treat_an_iguana_injury\"><\/span>How do I treat an iguana injury?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is normal: At first, <b>the iguana may have been too nervous and intimidated by his new surroundings to assert himself. However, as the iguana becomes more comfortable, he is more likely to show his displeasure with handling.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qlue3Byf_TY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_iguana_whipping\"><\/span>Why is my iguana whipping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Large iguanas are capable of breaking a person&#8217;s arm. That&#8217;s one reason never to grab one by the tail. Pick them up by supporting their legs so they&#8217;ll feel secure, said Lutz. Another reason is they can release their tail if they think they&#8217;re under attack.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_iguanas_hit_you_with_their_tail\"><\/span>Do iguanas hit you with their tail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Iguanas have sharp teeth and do bite, and <b>they may try to whip you with their tail which can be extremely powerful (and the dorsal spines along the tail are very sharp).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_an_iguana_hurt_you\"><\/span>Can an iguana hurt you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Iguanas are not dangerous or aggressive to humans but they can dig lengthy tunnels, damaging pavements and building foundations. They can sometimes carry salmonella bacteria.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_iguanas_tails_strong\"><\/span>Are iguanas tails strong?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They have strong jaws with razor-sharp teeth and <b>sharp tails, which make up half their body length and can be used as whips to drive off predators. They can also detach their tails if caught and will grow another without permanent damage.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_an_iguana_bite_your_finger_off\"><\/span>Can an iguana bite your finger off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mathew said though <b>it&#8217;s unusual for an iguana to bite off a child&#8217;s finger, the type of injury is quite common. Doctors at the hospital usually see several children a week with missing fingertips because their fingers have gotten caught by a car or house door, he said.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_an_iguana_is_injured\"><\/span>How do you tell if an iguana is injured?<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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_lizards_heal_broken_bones\"><\/span>Can lizards heal broken bones?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The good news is that if the bones are in good alignment, if she has normal calcium metabolism and if there is little movement of the bones during the healing, then chances are good that your lizard will heal eventually.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_clean_reptile_wounds\"><\/span>How do you clean reptile wounds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For this reason, the wound should be cleaned at least once daily with <b>dilute chlorhexidine or iodine (Mader, 2006) and topical silver, such as silver sulfadiazine cream, should be applied (Fraser and Girling, 2004).<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-196836 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-do-you-clean-reptile-wounds.jpeg\" alt=\"How do you clean reptile wounds?\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-do-you-clean-reptile-wounds.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-do-you-clean-reptile-wounds-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-do-you-clean-reptile-wounds-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-do-you-clean-reptile-wounds-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-do-you-clean-reptile-wounds-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_an_iguana_wound\"><\/span>How do you treat an iguana wound?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For superficial wounds, <b>apply a light layer of antibiotic ointment and leave uncovered. It is difficult to apply a bandage to reptile skin without causing additional trauma. After a bite, keep the wound clean until it has healed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_iguanas_whip\"><\/span>Do iguanas whip?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Green iguanas possess a row of spines along their backs and tails, which helps to protect them from predators. <b>Their whip-like tails can be used to deliver painful strikes, and like many other lizards, when grabbed by the tail, iguanas can allow it to break, so they can escape and eventually regenerate a new one.<\/b><\/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_you_know_if_your_iguana_is_dying\"><\/span>How do you know if your iguana is dying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They may seem to stay in one place because they lack the energy to move. It may also seem as though they are in too much pain to move comfortably. In some cases, your iguana may breathe in a rattling fashion or even show signs of seizures. These are the signs that your iguana is about to die.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_an_iguana_bobs_its_head\"><\/span>What does it mean when an iguana bobs its head?<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_your_iguana_likes_you\"><\/span>How do you tell if your iguana likes you?<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=\"Do_iguanas_use_their_tails\"><\/span>Do iguanas use their tails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Defensive Adaptations Iguanas&#8217; stout build gives them a clumsy look, but they are fast and agile on land. They have strong jaws with razor-sharp teeth and sharp tails, which make up half their body length and <b>can be used as whips to drive off predators<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VG50KyMhSAc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_iguanas_lift_their_tails\"><\/span>Why do iguanas lift their tails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Faster head bobbing, either up and down or side to side, is a sign that the iguana is upset or feeling aggressive. Rapid back-and-forth head bobbing is usually an indication that the iguana is extremely upset and should be left alone. Finally, iguanas whip their tails <b>to protect themselves when they feel threatened<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_iguana_bite_your_finger_off\"><\/span>Can a iguana bite your finger off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mathew said though <b>it&#8217;s unusual for an iguana to bite off a child&#8217;s finger, the type of injury is quite common. Doctors at the hospital usually see several children a week with missing fingertips because their fingers have gotten caught by a car or house door, he said.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_an_iguana_bites_you\"><\/span>What happens if an iguana bites you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to their painful bite, iguanas often carry and spread salmonella bacteria. This makes them especially dangerous if an iguana bite happens to <b>break the skin and draw blood. As they are pleurodonts, iguanas also commonly shed their teeth when they bite.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_iguana_bites_hurt\"><\/span>Do iguana bites hurt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Iguanas do bite people, but only in self-defense. Their sharp teeth are specifically created to tear plants apart, but <b>could be really painful to humans. Fortunately, they give a warning before doing so. It will stand up on its legs, lean forward, and bob its head as a sign that they feel threatened.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_touch_iguanas\"><\/span>Is it OK to touch iguanas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Regular, consistent, gentle handling is absolutely necessary to tame iguanas and keep them tame and manageable as they get larger.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_iguanas_break_their_tails\"><\/span>Can iguanas break their tails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tail breaks are a natural, non-life-threatening event that your iguana may experience. The most important things to remember are to keep the wound clean and keep your iguana as stress-free as you can.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_iguanas_use_their_tail_for\"><\/span>What do iguanas use their tail for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mathew said though <b>it&#8217;s unusual for an iguana to bite off a child&#8217;s finger, the type of injury is quite common. Doctors at the hospital usually see several children a week with missing fingertips because their fingers have gotten caught by a car or house door, he said.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_iguana_bites_toxic\"><\/span>Are iguana bites toxic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Iguanas possess atrophied venom glands that produce a weak harmless venom, and they are common pets to reptile collectors. Nevertheless, iguanas possess dozens of sharp serrated teeth. <b>Although bites are relatively uncommon, they can produce serious injuries to faces, fingers, wrists, and ankles<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Does an iguana tail whip hurt?How do I treat an iguana injury?Why is my iguana whipping?Do iguanas hit you with their tail?Can an iguana hurt you?Are iguanas tails strong?Can an iguana bite your finger off?How do you tell if an iguana is injured?Can lizards heal broken bones?How do you clean reptile wounds?How&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":196416,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Does-an-iguana-tail-whip-hurt.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99390"}],"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=99390"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99390\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":196837,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99390\/revisions\/196837"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/196416"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99390"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99390"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99390"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}