A giant iguana is under the care of the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) after being discovered in a layby.
The iguana, who has been named Iggy, was found next to the A702 in the Borders by a member of the public. The man who found him was able to pick him up and transport him to safety.
Iggy is rather large; his tail alone is at least 3ft long, according to the Scottish SPCA’s chief inspector, Fiona Henderson.
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Posted by Scottish SPCA on Friday, September 15, 2017
The Scottish SPCA are hoping Iggy’s owners will come forward, but if they don’t he’ll be cared for until a suitable forever home is found.
Henderson had some advice for those who may be thinking of adopting a massive reptile.
She said: “Green iguanas are kept commonly as pets. They require a lot of care as UV lights, heating and a big vivarium is needed to keep them comfortable.”
Anyone concerned about the welfare of an animal should contact the Scottish SPCA animal helpline on 03000 999 999.
