Johnny300 said:I'm hoping he's not gonna die ): that'd be terrible.
BatGirl1 said:Wait...that looks columbian, right? I thought columbians don't normally hibernate(?)
laurarfl said:That is a T teguixin (Colombian) and they do not hibernate. However, they are easily stressed by change. So if you just bought him, plus he was shipped because he's imported, etc, he has likely had a tough time.
He looks pretty good. I would keep his temps consistently warm = cool side of >78, warm side 85-90, and a surface basking spot of 115ish. You can put two hides, one on the cool side and one on the warm side. They like it plenty humid, so that will help, too. If he is really nervous, cover three sides of his cage with some sort of paper so he isn't overwhelmed. I like to use black construction paper. You can gutload with greens and dust crickets with a good amount of calcium and see if he will eat them. He may be coming out when you are not around. And then just sort of avoid him for about a week and let him settle in. Some tegus you can handle right away, but if you have a nervous baby like that, let him adjust.
I don't think he's hibernating, but if the temps are too cold, he will be unnaturally inactive. And he doesn't look obviously sick. Keep us updated.
BatGirl1 said:Yes they can climb and jump and pick locks ;p but seriously they are smart and agile and need a secure locking lid. Some larger bins have locking sides and you could cut the center and replace middle with strong screen so you can put lights on top.