"Quantum loves playing on my head. Ever since he was little, he has always been a climber. As long as he has something to grab onto, he will climb on anyone or anything," Tara Cook of Reston said. Photo courtesy of Tara Cook
Tara Cook, Reston:
"Quantum, my blue iguana, is my current pet. My boyfriend Matt and I bought him from a friend earlier this summer and he was only about a foot long. These kind of iguanas can grow up to six feet long and can live up to 40-50 years. We plan on having him for a long time in our future. He’s a fun pet and loves to sit up on our heads rather than be on a leash or walk beside us. I have always loved reptiles and wanted an iguana for years. In the future, we will definitely continue to keep reptiles as pets."