This post is so educative and rich in information. Your effortless description made it a pleasure read. How safe is the iguana especially when some species of creatures like that are known to be secondary carriers of some pathogens that can cause varying diseases. For example owls and bats have been found in some part of Africa and India transferring ebola virus that cause ebola; a dreaded disease that has killed many. Owls interact with the mice and mice in turn can interact with inguanas. This makes me suspect that these creatures may not be as safe as you think. Considering again that some birds like owls can fly long distances and can actually come from area where they are vectors of such pathogen.
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That's a very good point. I think there are no guarentees that the Iguanas are free of these pathogens because they have likely come into contact with the Owls, who have come in contact with the mice. However, as sad as it is, I think the ones that came into contact with the owls, were eaten by the owls. The ones left, were probably too formidable so maybe didn't have any contact with them.
Well you need to know that the pathogens in question are microscopic and occur in millions, contamination is often not difficult. Please do not allow inguanas to bite you again! Play safe.
thank you for the information, I will see a doctor as soon as possible.
You are welcome