Colombian Tegu Clutch (with Pictures)

[malevolence714]

I have been incubating a clutch of col tegu eggs now for about 65 days. I was wondering about when should they be hatching. I did the candle light on them and I can see them in there moving around and all. So does anyone know how much longer?

 

[VARNYARD]

Re: Col Tegu Clutch

I have been incubating a clutch of col tegu eggs now for about 65 days. I was wondering about when should they be hatching. I did the candle light on them and I can see them in there moving around and all. So does anyone know how much longer?

What is your incubation temps? At 87-89 it takes Argentines 58-62 days. Do you have any pictures of them, and how many did they produce?

 

[malevolence714]

Colombian Tegu Clutch

So Its been 60 plus days and I was wondering if I should attemp to pip them the way you did on your video. Also if you have any tips for me for when they hatch as far as care and what to expect. This is my first clutch so I dont want to ruin it.

 

[RehabRalphy]

Re: Col Tegu Clutch

I have been incubating a clutch of col tegu eggs now for about 65 days. I was wondering about when should they be hatching. I did the candle light on them and I can see them in there moving around and all. So does anyone know how much longer?

What is your incubation temps? At 87-89 it takes Argentines 58-62 days. Do you have any pictures of them, and how many did they produce?

Response from another post:

I have them incubating at 88 degrees right now. She laid 7 eggs, the last one she laid was not fertile and then about a week into it i ended up losing 3 more so right now I have 3 left

 

[VARNYARD]

Are you keeping the eggs in the cage with the tegu? Also do not try to pip the eggs, they will hatch when they are ready. You will need lots of small crickets and ground turkey for the babies, also a tank set up with news paper and UV lighting.

 

[malevolence714]

Colombian Tegu Clutch

No, they are in the incubator that dragon dave posted. I made a smaller version. Also, although the tegus in the egg are active and theres lots of veins and everything, the eggs themselves are changing, getting like divots in them. Should I be worried?

 

[VARNYARD]

Re: Colombian Tegu Clutch

No, they are in the incubator that dragon dave posted. I made a smaller version. Also, although the tegus in the egg are active and theres lots of veins and everything, the eggs themselves are changing, getting like divots in them. Should I be worried?

Are you talking about dents? If so you need to add a little moisture.

 

[malevolence714]

Yes that a better description. So what should the humidity be? I have it at 50 right now.

 

[VARNYARD]

Yes that a better description. So what should the humidity be? I have it at 50 right now.

The medium should be damp to the touch, and the humidity should be 80-90%. I mix my medium 1 part water, by weight to two parts dry medium, by weight, 16oz of water to 32oz of dry medium. Another words, one pound of water to two pound of medium.

 

[laurarfl]

Do the eggs dent right before hatching like beardies and snakes?

 

[VARNYARD]

Do the eggs dent right before hatching like beardies and snakes?

No, tegu eggs get firmer during incubation and liquid even squirts out of them when they are hatching.

 

[malevolence714]

Hmmm. So would it be same to assume they could hatch sometime this week? Also can I feed the babies small mealworms?

 

[Kazzy]

Wow, I can't wait to see these babies!!!!!

 

[CuriousTegu760]

Sweet, this is gonna be the first.

 

[LouDog760]

Awesome, First CB's?

 

[BSM]

now thats something to be proud of. Who can really say that without lying? (you can). cant wait to see babies

 

[DaveDragon]

Do the eggs dent right before hatching like beardies and snakes?

No, tegu eggs get firmer during incubation and liquid even squirts out of them when they are hatching.

A few of my Blue Tegu eggs were slightly dented before hatching. I misted and mixed the substrate but didn't add much, I didn't want to screw it up so close to hatching. A little too dry is better than too wet (mold).

They probably won't all hatch at once. Give them 3 or 4 days after the first hatches before you "tickle" the egg to entice him to come out.

 

[malevolence714]

Okay I will definitely be keeping an eye since it seems so close. LOL I catch myself at night waking up to check on them. Im so nervous/excited. I hope one of them looks like my male. Ill keep you updated.

 

[mr.tegu]

thats cool,,i hope everything works out for you!! KEEP US POSTED!!

 

[Kazzy]

Gosh, I hope I get a job soon...I want one of these babies!!! I've always loved the look of the golds, but hate buying WC (or farm raised...captive born...etc).