housing my gus together?

[Jer723]

hey guys. my red tegu tico is getting to big for his 30 long tank. and my new girl tequila is getting too big for her 20 long tank. and i was wondering do you think it would be too early to start introducing them. and housing them together? because i have the money to buy a 40 breeder, which i think will give them enough room for them for the time before i build the custom tank for them in my room. i want to get this so i can start introducing them before i house them in the huge enclosure. the baby is about 13 inches with tail. and my other tegu is about 14 inches with a stubbed tail. would it be ok to start housing them together? or is it too early. tico (the red) has never shown any aggression. not even when he eats so. i dont think it would be a big problem i just wanted to get your guys opinions. here is a thread of pics of the 2. tell me if you think the size is too far apart. please reply. thank you.

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Jerry

 

[White_Lotus]

now i havent been a tegu keeper for all that long but i have researched them indepth, now do not take that the wrong way there are people whose knowledge of these fantastic animals make my finite knowledge seem small than a hatchling tadpole...but snout to vent is more so the size you want to compare if your tegu has a stubbed tail...thats what i think personally but i've seen adult tegus get along with juvies so anything is possible...as long as you closely monitor their behaviors i would think it would be perfectly ok...as long as there isnt any "bullying" going on for the basking spot or territorial behavior its all good ^_^

 

[Jer723]

well i was going to put 2 of everything. 2 hides 2 bask spots and what not. i just want to get them used to each other and i would be monitoring them constantly. i wouldnt want either of them to get hurt. i just want them to be friends!!! lol

 

[White_Lotus]

lol...well based on a few videos and conversations with Bobby(because i plan on doiong the same thing with my tegu...gettign her a room mate) just watch them at first..feed them separately, timed visits...tegus naturally get along with each other as long as there is no competition

 

[kpelzer]

a 40 breeder would honestly just be a waste of money man, specially for 2. they will grow out of that in know time. id just start building a bigger one now if you can. 2 tegus are going to need an 8x4 minimum full grown. you can start introducing them now if you think they are ready just do it in a neutral location (like your bedroom floor), one that neither of them are familiar with so there will be no dominance issue. good luck man

 

[AWD247]

Hey Jerry,

Feel free to swing by my house and use my enclosure for now if you have a way to pick it up, its about 8ft-9ft long, 2 sections for viewing and the last section is setup for complete privacy for hibernating, I have more lumber & tools if you want to change it up or add to it. Till you complete yours.