reptileguy713 (MICHAEL)
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anyone selling tegos or can tell me how to care for one
Khoilie said:check local pet stores or if your lucky enough, local reptile store. from there you can try Kijiji, or craigslist, this forum has a classified section as well.
as for how to care for a tegu... Use the search bar, I'm sure theres tons of threads here about the basics of Tegu care. Youtube is a good source as well. You can always fall back on google.com.
I'm feeling a little enthusiastic so I'll give you a very quick rundown that will help you decide whether its the right pet for you.
- space. you will need space for a very large enclosure. 6-8feet long, 3-4feet wide and 3-4feet tall.
- size. fully grown, your looking at about 5-6foot lizard, 10-20lbs
- danger. most are pretty calm but they do have sharp teeth and are very powerful for there size, you or a family member could lose a finger no problem
- upkeep. They require quite a bit of attention and handling to keep tame, you'll need daily interaction. As they get bigger they eat more and more. A fully grown adult can eat a couple rats per day. As they grow, so will there grocery bill
-they need a spot to bathe, like a kitty-litter box with water, water need to be changed every other day or so
-smell, if you keep on it the smell is minimal. If you dont, your house will smell horrible. there poop stinks unless its dealt with right away
-lighting. They need a spot to bask. that spot needs to be about 100F. they also need Ultraviolet light to metabolize vitamins properly. You can get an "all in one" light called Mercury Vapor bulb for about $50-$60. Reflector is about $20.
theres a quick little bit of info that should help u figure out if a tegu is right for you. good luck
got10 said:Don't laugh . I had gotten a phone call from my 16yr olds teacher asking about if my son has new friends and if he was talking about anything that was bothering him. SMh
reptastic said:I'm sure it was the scratch marks that probably led them to believe he was a cutter, seriouslyb I have been asked if I was one before, I have had scratches that that looked looked like I was in a knife fight and lost, I try to keep my gus nail clipped as often as possible