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Oh, and I have been reading everywhere to get sphagnum moss for humidity in their hides and stuff, but I am having some trouble finding it. What about "beaked moss"? I just want to make sure whatever I buy isn't going to be poisonous or anything...
I know its been a while but hers my two cents....
My leo was completely wild when I got her, and was about a year old so it was harder to get her to trust me. If I had the time, I would just stay by her tank so she could get used to me (usually she just hid) and would take her out almost...
I have a couple questions about the substrate too...
1) Which is better for in the terrarium, coconut fiber or cypress mulch? Maybe a combo?
2) Once he is moved to the aviary, what can I get in large quantities that wont cost me a fortune?
3) Do I just clean when I see the substrate is...
I have a feeling this one will grow fast too. I will put a lot of different fruit in there and see what he likes. As for the mice, I dont mind the dead ones so that should work out fine... Thanks for all your help! Please keep me updated if you find your tegus like some new or unusual things... :)
Its actually just wire for the "screen" so it still lets plenty of sun in. As for the tree, I think Im mostly just going to use it for decoration since its already there, and if he wants to climb he can. Better to have it available and not use it than not have the opportunity. And I think the...
I have been reading that Tegus should get some meat in their diet through things like mice or rats, but that they are hard to digest. I also read that live animals are more dangerous to the lizard and may lead to more aggression towards the human handler. The tegu I am getting is currently being...
I am also hoping that since the enclosure is large enough for me to fit in comfortably, it will be less stressful for him when I want to visit with him. And I can just watch him while he does... whatever tegus do! And its just a short walk to the house... Oh, question though. Do you know if...
Not yet but Im working on it. I would rather get some pictures when its fixed up. Cobwebs aren't very attractive... It was actually a gazebo with a spa before it was an aviary but we never used it, so the birds got a nice new home! Its above ground, so flooding isn't a problem, and we built a...
I have been looking, but can't seem to find a clear answer to one question I have... Are tegus happy living alone? I know my leopard gecko is far happier with just human company, but tegus seem a lot different personality wise. Will my tegu live a happy life with just me for company? :shock:
He wont really be in an outdoor environment, its just not in the house. The aviary itself is pretty big, but is all enclosed. I wont have to worry about him getting into things he shouldn't be... And we do live in a nice place for warmer weather, but in the winter it still drops to the low 30s...
What about roaming around the house? Any stuff we should look out for or change? (meaning are they curious enough to eat something they aren't supposed to) :-D
Im still new to Tegus, and want to make sure they are getting the best possible care. I dont plan on breeding, but would still like to give them the most natural environment. My tegu will be outside, so it will most likely hibernate because of the outside light changes etc. What should I do to...