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People keep buying iguanas and then trying to sell us when we get too big. I want to be an only iguana again, but I can't because you all keep buying iguanas and trying to get rid of us. Our organization has been asked to place more than 59 iguanas from Hampton Roads, Virginia in 2001. Of these, 54 iguanas were from the South Hampton Roads area and 5 of these were strays. The Norfolk Zoo reports that they receive 3 to 4 calls per week from people wanting to donate an iguana. Stores that sell iguanas report that they are tired of the calls from iguana owners, however they still sell baby iguanas. Many people want to give up their pet because they are moving or traveling more in their jobs. Others are afraid of their pet or have a baby and are concerned about Salmonella. Going away to college is becoming one of the most common excuses. Unfortunately, we are receiving more calls from people who want to surrender their pet because they can't afford the medical bill. A well cared for iguana may live 15 years or more. If you don't want a six foot, high maintenance pet, don't buy an iguana.