someone told me that it ripped his iguana toe nail when climbing which makes it unsuitable for iguana. is that true?
2019946
It all depends on the Iguana. If yours chooses to walk all over the screening and not on the habitat furnishings then it is possible. It is very common among chameleons, I have had my adult male veiled chameleon lose may 3 toe nails from walking on the screening, but it is not serious. If it happens, put Neosporin on the toe that lost the nail and that's pretty much all you can do. It is a great cage though!
2019947
If you have adequate foliage and perches for the iguana to climb on within the enclosure, it would be fine. Allowing the iggy to solely rely on the mesh to climb is not adequate though. I also would suggest a wider model (pending your question is directly addressing the 18x18x36in model) since iggy's will require a bit of surface area as well. For the convenience of the enclosure, it is a fair price, but you could easily build a similar enclosure with custom dimensions with sealed wood frame, a roll of mesh, and a staple gun
1095327
I don't have any experience with lizards. I will say that it is a large area so he would have plenty of room but his claws might get caught in the mesh. If he loves to climb it might not be appropriate. Hope that helps!
614508
I think so. A big agressive bite might puncture it - but the rest of it is built sturdy enough that it should be fine. The rubber is thick enough to withstand some good rock scrapes so claws shouldn't be a problem.
946747
I have not but I am sure it will... Don't let the plastic constriction fool you... I was sitting in the living room watching TV and I heard it "snap" from across the house. I have to set it where my dogs can't reach it because I am sure it could crush their toes.
1526436
I think iguanas should be put in a bigger cage. I guess for a small iguana you could put the cage on its side so he/she has more room to walk. This is set up right for chameleons who climb up and down rather than side to side.
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Do not donate this cage. Destroy it. I have just been reading dozens of review comments stating that their cats' were severely injured by getting toes caught in v-shaped joints in this cage, leading to amputations and in some cases, permanent disability.
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It should work for a gecko as long as he's not tiny. There is "fencing" for climbing but no bottom so it would need to sit flush with the surface so the gecko can't squeeze out underneath. We use ours for a baby tortoise, we love it. Hope I helped.
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So, the grip is fine. The trouble is with the force applied versus the strength of the metal. I have one gamey big toenail, and I have to slowly progress the length of the nail to get it to cut. It's a little bit of a pain, but it does eventually work. And you'd be hard-pressed to have a nail thicker than mine. Yeesch.
60186
Yes it can but it honestly depends on if the cat has nails and how good of a climber he or she is. I hope this was able to answer your question.
1291834
The clip on the device is pretty strong so I can't imagine the dog breaking free. Also, the tether keeps the dog away from the bike, so they wouldn't get hurt by the bike either. If you fall on the dog, well, that could happen running with them and the only advice I could give would be don't fall. :) Honestly, my shepherd bolted after a cat last night, she is about 60 lbs of brute strength, and the bike didn't shimmy. It's a very well thought out device. This is great as long as you aren't tree bashing on a single track trail. I love it and the dogs immediately used it without any trouble. We are using it every night on the paths here. The clip on the device is pretty strong so I can't imagine the dog breaking free. Also, the tether keeps the dog away from the bike, so they wouldn't get hurt by the bike either. If you fall on the dog, well, that could happen running with them and the only advice I could give would be don't fall. :) Honestly, my shepherd bolted after a cat last night, she is about 60 lbs of brute strength, and the bike didn't shimmy. It's a very well thought out device. This is great as long as you aren't tree bashing on a single track trail. I love it and the dogs immediately used it without any trouble.... » Read More The clip on the device is pretty strong so I can't imagine the dog breaking free. Also, the tether keeps the dog away from the bike, so they wouldn't get hurt by the bike either. If you fall on the dog, well, that could happen running with them and the only advice I could give would be don't fall. :) Honestly, my shepherd bolted after a cat last night, she is about 60 lbs of brute strength, and the bike didn't shimmy. It's a very well thought out device. This is great as long as you aren't tree bashing on a single track trail. I love it and the dogs immediately used it without any trouble. We are using it every night on the paths here. « Show Less
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I don't know, I don't have one like that. However,when you say "he likes to dig as nests " if he will be clawing it, he will cut the material with his nails. The one I have is very soft material, there is a very plush padded bottom that you can take right out. Yes he could damage that. Becki
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It's not a "ramp". No incline to it whatsoever. It has tiny little stairs (more like a ladder) but it's smooth plastic so I don't think any animal with nails would be able to get any traction to help make the climb. Our vet's guineas hop up but they are quite large. Our 4, 3, 2 month old guineas could not make it. The oldest can make the jump on a shelf an inch and a half lower but the next oldest almost fell backwards trying. This would be the perfect cage if not for that supporting wall--if it had an actual true "ramp." Something you could lift up and clean behind. Something they could walk up without weird acrobatics or great effort. Sadly, I'm returning it. It's not a "ramp". No incline to it whatsoever. It has tiny little stairs (more like a ladder) but it's smooth plastic so I don't think any animal with nails would be able to get any traction to help make the climb. Our vet's guineas hop up but they are quite large. Our 4, 3, 2 month old guineas could not make it. The oldest can make the jump on a shelf an inch and a half lower but the next oldest almost fell backwards trying. This would be the perfect cage if not for that supporting wall--if it had an actual true "ramp." Something you could lift up and clean behind.... » Read More It's not a "ramp". No incline to it whatsoever. It has tiny little stairs (more like a ladder) but it's smooth plastic so I don't think any animal with nails would be able to get any traction to help make the climb. Our vet's guineas hop up but they are quite large. Our 4, 3, 2 month old guineas could not make it. The oldest can make the jump on a shelf an inch and a half lower but the next oldest almost fell backwards trying. This would be the perfect cage if not for that supporting wall--if it had an actual true "ramp." Something you could lift up and clean behind. Something they could walk up without weird acrobatics or great effort. Sadly, I'm returning it. « Show Less
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Not sure, I didn't have it around animals but if it got punctured without any animals around I'm sure it's so cheap pet nails will puncture it.
1602288
When a coyote ate my pet he left the collar behind (along with the front legs) so you should be able to recover the device. Thanks for the hilarious question. You have enriched the lives of all who will read it.
2065943
It's some sort of fabric that looks like it would shred eventually. It's not plastic or anything. If they have claws, they could claw it. Truthfully, it didn't last long enough for them to do any damage. A piece of junk.
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I love it!!! I bought it for pet photography. Nails have never been a problem but my nieces high heel did rip it a little.
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It not be good for an iguana. This cage is too small. If you can find one similar but lots bigger with a solid bottom and base, then it would work.