Iguana seized from Khamchanod, found both parents and cubs, expected to be able to breed.

Ban Dung District Chief said Father Srisuttho before capturing “iguana”, a foreign animal in Khamchanot Forest Meet both parents of reproductive age and a newborn baby iguana It’s equal to having been propagated.

On November 16, 2023 at Wang Nakin Khamchanod, Ban Dung District, Udon Thani Province, Mr. Suchart Thonmanee, Ban Dung District Chief together with Mr. Sombat Supasorn, Director of the Wildlife Conservation Division Conservation Area Administration Office 10 (Udon Thani) Mr. Ritthiron Arundechawat Head of Ban Dung Arboretum, Mr. Prasit Phutthabucha, Head of Nong Khai Wildlife Checkpoint, Mr. Apicha Kotrat, Head of the Foreign Wildlife Conservation and Assistance Center. Northeast Went into the area to capture foreign animals. “Green iguanas” in the Khamchanod forest area were able to catch 3 individuals, 2 of which were 50 cm long and 1 20 cm long.

Mr. Suchart Thonmanee, Ban Dung District Chief, revealed that 3 months ago he received a report from the Khamchanot Service Committee that he had seen an iguana, an animal species from a foreign country. Came to live in the Khamchanot forest. It is believed that some villagers probably released it. Afraid that it will affect the ecosystem Therefore discussed with the Office of Conservation Area 10 (Udon Thani) and sent experts to survey the area. During that time, I got to understand the villagers in the area. Especially regarding various beliefs

“Today I made an appointment to visit the area. Meeting with the Khamchanod Executive Committee Join in finding solutions to the problem of species distribution. ecological disturbance and natural food sources as well as agricultural crops of the green iguana The meeting unanimously approved Bring the green iguana in Khamchanot forest. Leave the area immediately. Before entering the operation, I informed Father Pu Srisuttho. Grandma Sripatum has arrived,” Ban Dung District Chief said.

Mr. Sombat Supasorn, Director of the Wildlife Conservation Division The Office of Conservation Area 10 (Udon Thani) has revealed that it has been coordinating with the district chief. and the area which was surveyed for approximately 3 months, collecting information from the committee Create a map of where iguanas are found. It was found that there were about 10 iguanas of reproductive age, the largest being approximately 70-80 cm long. Found an iguana’s cub too. Therefore it is likely that it has already reproduced.

However, if there is actual reproduction They will be able to lay 50-70 eggs at a time in 3-4 months when there is not enough food in the area. Will expand to surrounding agricultural areas. Today we used equipment to catch iguanas. It’s a noose and a long swing. Preliminarily got 3 of them. Tomorrow they will go into operation again. with the same staff When caught, the iguana will be handed over. Go into the care of the Foreign Wildlife Conservation and Assistance Center, Sangkhom District, Nong Khai Province. After that, information will be collected. Summarize to prepare plans for further action.