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Iguana's have long tails because the tail provides an Iguanas main defense. Not only can they use their massive strong tail to whip the predator to either hurt it or startle it, but they also can drop their tails when they are in danger to distract the predator.
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How long is a green iguana's tail?
2 to 3 feet
Do Iguana iguana have tails?
Iguanas do not have a prehensile tail.
Which of these species has the following features - long tail eyelids and four sprawling legs?
Iguana
How do you describe an iguana?
it has a sort of green flabby beard and it tail is a couple inches long.
Do iguana fingers grow back?
No an iguana can only grow its tail , toe and nails back
What will happen if a predator caught an iguana's tail?
It's tail can break off and it will grow back.
How does an iguana swing its tail?
Probably the same way as a dog.
What height is the iguana?
The iguana height is 5' 7½" (1.71 m) from tail to head. This is the average but some may vary.
What is the size of a Iguana?
Iguanas can grow to 6 feet (1.8m) nose to tail.
How big is a full grown juvinile iguana?
A full-grown Iguana can reach 72 inches from the tip of its nose to the end of its tail !
Can iguanas and snakes live in the same tank?
Unless you want your iguana to get eatin, or your snake to get tail whipped, I wouldn't recommend it. I have an iguana, but it's a baby.
What is the maximum length of a male marine iguana?
They get to be about 6 feet long, including their tail, which is about a third of their length.
