Kate McKinnon's Comical Recount of Life with Pet Iguana Has People's Jaws on the Floor
SNL star and new children's book author Kate McKinnon stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show for a little epic story time all about how as a child she had a pet Iguana.
Even though this story is alarmingly hilarious, I can't help but feel sorry for this Iguana, especially after hearing where the poor thing ended up.
The TikTok was shared to @kellyclarksonshow account with one word, which was 'Don't.' A lot of people are agreeing with this sentiment. One person said, "My sister got an iguana, when I was 10. She introduced us- it jumped on my arm, bit me, peed and pooped on me and then started beating me with its tail. 35 years later, I am anti-iguana." Another added, "Iguanas are one of the lizards that will become feral if not interacted with regularly. Not good for children, most geckos would be better, but always with adult supervision."
I think we need an underline under always with adult supervision.
If you are considering getting an Iguana for your own kid (Don't) here are some things to consider.
What To Know Before Getting a Pet Iguana
I've always hated the term starter pets. If you are considering getting your kid a pet the same consideration should be taken for Betta fish or gerbils or yes, even iguanas, as you would take when considering adopting a cat or dog.
Pets are a huge responsibility and unless you plan on being the primary caregiver for the pet, you need to make sure your kid is old enough and responsible enough to take care of a pet.
Iguanas can live up to 20 years, and that's a long term commitment! Is your ten-year- old still going to love and care for this animal when they are 30-years-old? WebMD also explains that iguanas are big animals that can easily hurt you if they turn aggressive. While many keepers feel confident that this will never happen, these reptiles can become aggressive under many different circumstances. For example, children poking at an iguana can easily trigger a violent reaction from the animal.
Iguanas also can carry Salmonella, which poses a risk to children, especially those with weakened immune systems. Proper hygiene practices, including washing hands after handling an iguana, are essential to reduce this risk. I mean, kids are not known for being expert hand-washers to begin with, so an iguana is not an ideal pet for them.
These fascinating creatures need large enclosures, controlled temperature, humidity, and their enclosures cleaned frequently. They also need a specialized diet and a veterinarian who knows how to care for them.
Getting an iguana is a huge responsibility and these animals deserve all the love and care in the world. Unless you can promise to help your kid care for one of these creatures, they don't make a great pet for kids.
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