Name: Dr. Phil
Information: Baby hatchling green iguana; gorgeous tie-dyed dewlap; fat belly; bright  green and turquoise tones, very good escape artist, has yet to grow dorsal spikes.
Hobbies: Phil  enjoyed spending time with his twin, Lil and soaking up heat and UV rays. Phil is a good looking healthy baby who spends his days basking and waiting for a chance to escape his cage and see the world beyond. Phil likes to look out the window near his cage.
Age: Approximately 8-12 weeks old at time of adoption
Why Rescued?  Rescued from being sold retail while still too young and small to have good chances for survivual.
Current Status:   ADOPTED TO LOVING OWNER NAMED KIM AND IS SAID TO BE DOING VERY WELL IN HIS NEW HOME - ADOPTED

Name:   Lil
Information:   Baby hatchling green iguana, , Lil is extremely overweight and plump for her little size, she feeds well, is a beautiful bright green and is finally beginning to grow dorsal spikes
Hobbies: Lil enjoys basking directly under her UV and heat lamp, keeping watch for approaching "predators" and planning escape attempts. Baby Lil is very curious and has an outstanding appetite. Baby Lil is still very young and has just discovered that life beyond her tank exists. A good owner will let Lil roam about when she is older, like she so longs to do, but is still too young for right now.
Age:   Approximately 8-12 weeks old at time of adoption
Why Rescued?    Rescued from being sold retail while still too young and small to have good chances for survivual.
Current Status:  LIL HAS FOUND A LOVING HOME! - ADOPTED

Name:   Mr. Pop, Pop, Poppy, Iggy Pop
Information:   Juvenile green  iguana, very gentle and loving, loves to take naps with me, favorite foods: collard greens and hibiscus flowers
Hobbies: Likes roaming down low on ground rather than climbing. Pop likes to find dark, secluded corners and go to sleep in mid day, which is precisely why he must be caged. His behaviors are a bit erratic, but he has a heart of gold. Pop wants to fit in with other lizard friends and so he likes to follow them and is often very passive near other iguanas when it comes to feeding and basking..
Age:   Approximately 2 to 2 and 1/2 years old
Why Rescued?    Rescued from owners who felt they did not have enough time to give Pop the attention he/she deserved. Since Pop has been here at the shelter, he/she has displayed signs of MBD, endured a tail break, torn the ligaments in his knee and lost a finger! Pop has been through so much!
Current Status:   Currently in rehabilitation for Secondary Nutrional Hyperparathyroidism, Pop has been receiving treatment for several months, but it appears he is finally close to being cleared. Mr. Pop does not like being in his cage, but it is for his own good and we don't anticipate ever letting him free roam because he hides for extended periods of time, doesn't keep warm and is prone to injury. Pop has doubled in body weight according to the vet when he went last and his tail is growing back quickly and is approx 3/4 regrown! Pop is coming along thank God! -NOT ADOPTABLE; ON "PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS"

Name:   Trogdor - Nicknames: Troggie, The Green One, The  Burninator,  Lizard-Face
Information:  Juvenile female green  iguana, my personal Green Baby...the original iguana at the sanctuary
Hobbies: Basking and sunning on her branch , eating, overeating and basking some more. Trogdor loves breakfast time and devours most of her food in one sitting on the spot. Trogdor loves the outdoor terrarium and will fight when it is time to come back inside the house. Trogdor thoroughly enjoys bedtime and she put herself to sleep when it is time.
Age:   Approximately 15-20 months old; estimated Hatchday : October 30, 2008
Current Status:   First and permanent resident at the sanctuary - NOT ADOPTABLE - "PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS"

Name: Isador (Greek for Gift of Isis) -  Nicknames: Izzy,  Sissy, Sisador
Information: Male Juvenile Red Phase iguana very solitary iguana (does not like to be bothered)
Hobbies: Basking, sleeping underneath blankets or any garments, staring out windows and being pretty. Izzy loves being outside with Troggie; Isador and  Trogdor have grown up together as siblings since Izzy got here. Izzy loves  greens and will eat as much as you put down. The beautiful red hue and green belly set Isador apart as the only non-green iguana at the Sanctuary.
Age: 18-24 months
Why Rescued?  Rescued from retail establishment for being infected with mouth rot, lack of appetite, missing fingernails & scarred lip
Current Status:  Rehabilitated - NOT ADOPTABLE - "PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS"

Name: Spunky Nickname: Spunky Pants or just "Pants"
Information: Adult Full-Grown Male Iguana 5 feet, 15 lbs, gorgeous green and orange breeding colors; excellent muscle tone, entire tail intact; an absolute beauty but does have tendencies to become defensive and has bitten once since being here.
Hobbies:  Likes being misted with spray bottle, taking baths, taking a death-defying drop from the top of his cage to the bottom, favorite food: scrambled eggs (which he no longer receives since his surrender to the sanctuary) Mild temperament, enjoys rubdowns and being petted, will approach you and greet you with a bob of his head; has taken a fancy to our female named Iggy. Spunky prefers to be inside of the cage he came to us in, but does have the option to come out at his leisure and will be seen making rounds around the lizard den 2-3 times per week before returning to his cage and perching on his branch again. UPDATE: As of late, Spunky has had a change in behavior in which he will launch himself across the room at me when I walk in the room. He has also been having isolated bouts of aggression, which we believe is primarily controlled by his breeding hormones.
Age:  Approximately 11 years old
Why Rescued? Rescued from a loving owner who's educational obligations would have compromised Spunky's quality of life.
Current Status:  Arrived to shelter 18 June 09 and we are very pleased to have him! - NOT ADOPTABLE - ON "PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS"

Name:   Iggy Nicknames: Sassy
Information: Adult Female Green Iguana, offset jaw makes her unique, partially regenerated tail, grew back VERY nicely; came from a very loving owner in Arizona who pulled her through MBD treatment back in 2005-2006. Iggy is a very sassy girl. She likes to exert her dominance and does not hesitate to jump up and try to bite you if you come at her too quickly or unexpectedly. It appears Iggy has trust issues and does not take well to being held or petted. We hope that in time, Iggy becomes more social with people. She has taken a liking to Mr. Spunky up above, and spends her time harassing him and taking over  his cage. Excellent guard lizard; could take out a small dog.
Hobbies: Iggy is a very curious little lady and she likes to explore every inch of her surroundings. Iggy likes to climb and perch on top of tall objects, for it makes her feel in control of her surroundings.
 Age:   Approximately 6 years old, Iggy is a very big, muscular  girl
Why Rescued?    Iggy's long-time owner took a new job which includes a lot of traveling and wasn't able to spend quality time with her anymore. He saw our website and wanted Iggy to have a life where she could spend more time outdoors in a nice humid subtropical environment and spend time with other lizards.
Current Status:   Arrived: 19  June 09  NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Name:   Zilly NICKNAME: Silly Zilly
 Information:   Adult Iguana from Plano Texas; Dark Banding indicates that Zilly is most likely a green iguana of South American descent, rather than the traditional Central American lineage in most green iguanas.
Hobbies: Still getting adjusted to new surroundings; Zilly is a sweetheart with a very mild temperament. Zilly loves to relax and take it easy, he enjoys being outside and playing with the other lizards. When Zilly arrived, it was said he hadn't been out of his cage or handled in close to a year, so Zilly is enjoying his newfound freedom and interaction with people and fellow iguanas.
 Age: Approximately 9 years old, but looks much smaller, more like a 5 year old iguana most likely due to inadequate exposure to UVB rays
Why Rescued?    Zilly's longtime owner joined the Navy. Since Zilly has been here, he has displayed signs of mild secondary nutritional hyperparathyroidism, a condition creating weak and brittle bones due to inadequate exposure to UVB rays and/or poor diet.  Zilly recently had an accident in the outdoor cage in which he hurt two of his fingers on his right hand and a toe on his left foot and has since seen a veterinarian.
Current Status:   Arrived: 27  June 09 - ADOPTED

Name:   Twizzle
Information:   Female Green Iguana, abandoned to a humane society in Minneapolis and after nearly 6 months of  nobody showing interest in adopting her, euthanasia was in her near future. Arrangements were made with Golden Valley Humane Society in Minneapolis/St. Paul to have Twizzle shipped here to Raptor Rescue . Upon arriving here, Twizzle hadn't been handled in months, and probably for the better part of her entire life, therefore she was and still is a bit skiddish with people and will make threatening gestures. Twizzle knows what she wants and appears a tad bit bossy with the other iguanas when it comes to feeding and warding off visitors who attempt to wander into her territory. Twizzle will need an owner who will let her perch on a high surface under a basking lamp and let her come down and walk around if she likes, she would not do well in an enclosed cage.
Hobbies:  Twizzle had never been exposed to the outdoors to roam about in a controlled environment, therefore, when we introduced her to the large outdoor terrarium, she became very peaceful and tranquil.
Age: Unknown, approx 5 years old
Why Rescued?  Rescued from a Minneapolis Humane Society to prevent euthanasia
Current Status:  Arrived  to shelter: 22 June 09... ADOPT ME!!

Name: Ivan
Information: Juvenile green iguana from Wylie Texas
Hobbies: While Ivan was here for a short time before being adopted, he was a very calm and peaceful iguana with beautiful green tones. Ivan was in with Pop before he left and him and Pop were friendly to each other, both exuding mild temperaments. Ivan was greatly adored and his new owner is lucky to have him.
Age: Approximately 2-3 years at time of adoption
Why Rescued? Ivan and his sister, Baby, belonged to a single mother of 3 children who was juggling several jobs and felt Ivan and Baby were deprived of the love they needed.
Current Status: Just Arrived 21 July 09 - ADOPTED

Name:  Phoenix
Information: Young Juvenile green iguana from Wylie Texas
Hobbies: Basking, watching what's going on around her, hanging with her new friend Balthor. Baby is growing rapidly and stuffs her belly so full of food she looks like a big huge balloon walking on tiny little legs. She is feisty and likes to whip, but has never attempted to bite. Baby is a great little iggy and brings us a lot of joy.
Age: Approximately 1-2 years at time of adoption
Why Rescued? Baby and her brother Ivan belonged to a single mother of 3 children who was juggling several jobs and felt Ivan and Baby were deprived of the love they needed.
Current Status:  Arrived 21 July 09 - ADOPTED

Name: Medina Nickname: Dina
Information: Juvenile green iguana from Bossier City
Hobbies: Medina arrived here in a small enclosure with no UV bulb and it was apparent that she had developed moderate to severe calcium deficiency as a result, leaving her with a bit of a "hunchback" and a squaring of the jaw. She underwent intensive rehabilitation to recover healthy calcium levels for over 6 months. Just recently, Medina has been medically cleared to join general population and is now up for adoption. She is a very curious, but well-behaved iguana and will make an outstanding pet. She definitely appears smaller than she should and it is possible she won't grow to be as big as she would had she not developed MBD. Medina is a diamond in the rough and deserves a loving and understanding new owner.
Age: Approximately 2-3 years
Why Rescued? Original Owner Joined Military
Current Status:  Arrived 23 July 09 - ADOPT ME!!

Name:  Balthora; We call her "Balthor" for short
Information: Juvenile green iguana from Lafayette. Balthor came to us under somber conditions. Her original owner was sadly the victim of a drunk-driving accident and left her orphaned. She was brought here completely unsocialized, given that she hadn't been handled much and was weary of humans. Since Balthor got here, she has improved dramatically. She is reserved but responsible, she interacts well with her fellow iguanas. Although she has come a long way, like most iguanas, she does not enjoy being approached or handled but will calm down if she is properly handled. Slow movements and continuous gentle contact will be the key to turning Balthor into a teddy bear, but she is awesome the way she is now!
Hobbies: Balthor likes to feel free, she will do well with a cage where she has the freedom to explore outside of her general living quarters. Balthor likes to bask and loves to be outdoors in our outdoor terrarium.
Age: Approximately 3 years
Why Rescued? Unfortunately, Balthor's owner passed away as a victim of a drunk driving accident, leaving her in need of a new home. Balthor has shown mild signs of malnutrition and needs to be under a strong UVB bulb to prevent a recurrence, but overall, she is in good health and is considered clear of her malnutrition now.
Current Status:  Arrived 24 July 09 - ADOPT ME!!

Name: Amy
Information:  Adult Female Green Iguana Approx 4-5 Years of Age from Hope, Arkansas
Hobbies: Amy has an insatiable appetite and will eat as much as you let her!  Amy's previous owner has let us in on some of Amy's hobbies: Amy loves baths and going for walks. Also, Amy likes to be talked to. Beware: Amy does not like to be handled, but she is curious and friendly and keeps active walking around the lizard den and checking up on the other iguanas. Amy has a subtle orange hue indicative of breeding colors and long dorsal spikes which make her unique and unforgettable.
Age: Approximately 6 years
Why Rescued? Amy's family structure has changed and she needed to be placed in an environment where she will receive more attention.
Current Status: Arrived 23 August 09 - Beautiful iguana - AMY PASSED ON IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AN EMERGENCY SPAY ON 23 FEB 2010. WE LOVED HER AND WILL MISS HER ALWAYS.

Name: Puff A.K.A, Puffy, Puffer, Pufferdoodle
Information:  Adult Green Iguana  from Corsicana, Texas;  Gender: Undetermined
Hobbies: Puffy enjoys soaking in warm water, being misted with water, sunning and basking often. Puffy's personality has been described to be non aggressive, but very defensive. Puff is a curious iguana who seems to be content with the simple things in lizard life such as eating and basking.
Age: Approximately 9 years
Why Rescued? Puff came from very loving owners who raised him since his juvenile years. Although Puff's owners love him very much, Puffy needed to be in a place where he could receive more attention.
Current Status: Arrived 02 September 09 - We love Puffy Already! - ADOPTED

Name: Pooh, a.k.a. Pooh Bear
Information:  Adult Green Iguana  from Chicago, Illinois
Hobbies: Pooh LOVES looking out windows; this will keep him entertained for hours. He is very curious and will walk around and explore as much as he can. Pooh is of very calm temperament and takes to being handled well. He is adjusting well to the other iguanas also, which is a big change for him. Pooh is very old and we hope he can live the rest of his life in happiness and peace here. Pooh is by far the OLDEST resident at the sanctuary.
Age: Approximately 15 years
Why Rescued? Pooh's longtime owners are expecting their first child and are adjusting their lifestyle to accommodate the new addition to their family.
Current Status:  Arrived 19 September 09 - Due to Pooh's old age, he has been placed on "Permanent Resident Status" to live out the rest of his life here - NOT ADOPTABLE - "PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS"

Name: Bogey
Information:  Adult Green Iguana  from Chicago, Illinois. Bogey is HUGE! He is the largest iguana here at the sanctuary and his breeding colors have caused him to be completely orange from head to tail with dark black banding along his tail. He is a truly GORGEOUS iguana.  Bogey has been known to  be aggressive and his massive size makes him a risk for serious injury if bitten or whipped by his tail. He enjoys grapes, bananas, oranges and anything yellow or red in color. Bogey's long-time owners have said he likes to be petted on his head and under his chin and he will generally warn you in advance if he is become displeased by opening his mouth.
Hobbies: Bogey appears to enjoy basking and climbing. He seems to be of calm temperament if not being provoked by humans or other iguans.
Age: Approximately 9 years old at time of adoption
Why Rescued? Bogey and his brother, Pooh's longtime owners are expecting their first child and are adjusting their lifestyle to accommodate the new addition to their family.
Current Status: Arrived 19 September 09 - ADOPTED

Name: Jacky
Information:  Adorable young adult female green iguana from Garland, TX. Miss Jacky is very reserved  in nature when not being approached or provoked by humans or other iguanas. She is very plump and her facial bone structure slightly resembles that of a rhino iguana, but if she does have rhino in her, it is a small amount.  Miss Jacky has about 1/4 of regenerated tail.
Hobbies: To Be Determined (We know she likes to eat, though!)
Age: Approximately 6-7 years old
Why Rescued? Jacky was the child pet of growing young teenager and his lack of time/loss of interest began to compromise Jacky's quality of life.
Current Status: Arrived 24 October 09 - ADOPT ME!!

Name: Leona
Information:  Leona is approx 4 years of age and is from Arlington Texas. Leona was presumed to be a female by original owners, but exhibits physical signs of the male gender. For all intents and purposes, we will refer to Leona as a "he".
Hobbies: To Be Determined (curious, seems to enjoy climbing and observing surroundings)
Age: Approximately 4-5 years old
Why Rescued? Leona's previous & very loving owners felt he could receive more adequate care under our care for the time being.
Current Status: Arrived 24 October 09 - JUST ARRIVED - INPROCESSING

Name: Pete
Information:  Pete is approx 4 years of age and is from the Hope, AR area. Pete is a loving and gentle spirit, but remains skeptical of humans. Pete had never been given the opportunity to climb or to free roam until he arrived here, so he is a bit behind the curve when it comes to confidence and situational awareness. Pete is a beautiful iguana and we are excited to have him and to learn more about him every day. Note: Pete's gender has not been medically confirmed.
Hobbies: To Be Determined (seems to be reserved and independent)
Age: Approximately 4-5 years old
Why Rescued? Pete was surrendered by a lovely woman who felt Pete was not receiving proper care with a fellow member of her family.
Current Status: Arrived 22 Feb 10 - JUST ARRIVED - INPROCESSING