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    No uvb for adult tegus ?

    I was actually thinking about that the other day will probably cut it down around the fixture and wouldn't the tube provide a longer uvb range in the tank ?
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    No uvb for adult tegus ?

    What kind of tub florescent light wojld be good for making it through the chicken wire
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    No uvb for adult tegus ?

    Dont know if it makes a difference but i have a homemade top so instead of a real screen its chicken wire , think it would make it through better having larger gaps ?
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    No uvb for adult tegus ?

    Perfect thanks for the info ! I knew not to take away the uvb but wasn't sure and i think im going to go with a florescent light .
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    Just adding pictures to the post you originally saw . Only difference is id go with .5 as the...

    Just adding pictures to the post you originally saw . Only difference is id go with .5 as the .10 im using now is more for desert animals such as bearded dragons .
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    No uvb for adult tegus ?

    Was about to purchase a florescent tube when i was informed about not needing a uvb for an adult tagu . This is what i chose to stick with till i get some input from some experienced keepers .
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    Currently using a standard uvb coil bulb , will be getting a florescent tube fixture soon from...

    Currently using a standard uvb coil bulb , will be getting a florescent tube fixture soon from pet smart for 100 with fixture and tube bulb . If out of stalk petland will price check and also call for the price check vs needing to bring in proof
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    No uvb for adult tegus ?

    Was told the other day while purchasing my uvb by a reptile breader shop in calgary ab that only breeds reptiles so are very trusted but seemed to tell me my adult tegu did not need a uvb that its fpr babys mainly . I wont be taking her uvb away but would like peoples input on thisthanks
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    Lights for my enclosure ?

    Should be fine my temporary enclosure has a hot spot of 90-95 but when i bring her out for her free roam time i like to set up a bulb clamped to my coffee table with a concrete square for side walks to bask on , try and put more concrete under the heat lamps cause moist dirt is hard to heat up ...
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    Need help finding the cheapest way to build a tank ?? please any input would be great !

    Magnus thats a pretty nice enclosure i think im gunna go somewhat the route , thinking about finding used windows with the frame and install it as if it was a door lol also noticed you built yours in thw garage , how did you get it inside without taking it apart ? I've been trying to make it so...
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    Need help finding the cheapest way to build a tank ?? please any input would be great !

    Theres way to much air flow in a dog cage , i may s ee maybe heating it but as far as humidity goes i even had to seal most of my screen top to my current enclosure ?
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    Need help finding the cheapest way to build a tank ?? please any input would be great !

    Thats a good idea what did you wire the fixture to though ? Is it wired with a wall outlet or ? This is my first time
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    bathing temps and tips ?

    I have a 3 year old female rescues black and white argentine tegu . Going to start giving her baths every second day and was curious if it would be the same as a bearded dragon as there basking temps are the same ? And any tips for getting in the grooves ? Im using a nice micro fiber cloth that...
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    Outside training tips ?

    Also get what your saying Walter but i just can't get her out there for more than 10 seconds to make her familiar with it .
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    Outside training tips ?

    I know there docile but how do I curve that behavior ? Lots of people talk of pinning them down till there calm but i dont feel right doing that almost feel as if it would cause more fear towards outside .
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