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==Aggressive behaviour==

==Aggressive behaviour==

Offensive aggression is rare and usually involves sexually mature iguana males during their breeding season from December to March in the northern hemisphere.

Offensive aggression is rare and usually involves sexually mature iguana males during their breeding season from December to March in the northern hemisphere. They may attack anything entering their territory and attempt to bite them. It is recommended that these lizards be confined to their cage during this time.

They may attack anything entering their territory and attempt to bite them. It is recommended that these lizards be confined to their cage during this time.

 

 

Iguana bites can be very painful and owners should be warned to be careful. Hyper-aggressive males are best not handled.

 

Castration for males is possible but it is unknown if this directly leads to a decrease in aggression. Its effect may not be seen until the following breeding season. Castration before puberty may be more effective in controlling potential aggression. Seasonal aggression may be worse at puberty and gradually decrease afterwards.