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  1. Jake lerch

    Nor Cal Outdoor Enclosure

    Thats really cool!
  2. Jake lerch

    Nor Cal Outdoor Enclosure

    That sounds awesome. So basically just a moist hidebox underground? Ive never heard of this, where can i find pictures/designs?
  3. Jake lerch

    Hello All

    Awesome. Ya they can be moody. The more you interact, the better. And they do get easier as they grow. I think most people will agree with that. Although, the bites can be nastier and thats why i use gloves. Always.
  4. Jake lerch

    Hello All

    Thats nice that he is already walking onto your hand. Be careful of picking it up from above. They cant really see too much that way so it will really startle him.
  5. Jake lerch

    Hello All

    The claw marks only get worse. Haha. Which is why i use welders gloves. The ones you can see in the pic are good. I am going to get ones that are tighter around the forearm. How do you get him out of the cage?
  6. Jake lerch

    NEW REPTILE ADVENTURE

    Yes, i agree. Never from above. If that is the way you choose. Each one probably has their own acceptance of ways to be handled. And another big thing is keeping an eye on the body language, especially the breathing. I also agree that in any circumstance, they need to feel there whole body is...
  7. Jake lerch

    Hello All

    You know, im not sure. I was told its an Arg. It may be a mix. To me, it looks more Arg. Either way, AWESOME animal. So rewarding once they trust you. And of course, so cool to look at. She has the spots of golden brown a long tho top and her stomach is an amzing pattern of black and extreme white.
  8. Jake lerch

    NEW REPTILE ADVENTURE

    You sound very prepared! Good luck and enjoy your amazing animal.
  9. Jake lerch

    Hello All

    Maybe consider building a lip on the front, 6in or so.
  10. Jake lerch

    NEW REPTILE ADVENTURE

    Very cool. IMO the biggest thing with tegus is they require a lot of humidity(70-80%)and eventually large enclosures. What is your enclosure set up going to be?
  11. Jake lerch

    Hello All

    Awesome. With feeding her outside then you shouldnt have a problem.
  12. Jake lerch

    Nor Cal Outdoor Enclosure

    I am in the same situation. Ive posted a thread called "outdoor enclosure in CA" a lot of good advice in the replies. Im thinking of a couple things, cheap and not so cheap. You can do something very simple like corrugated steel sheet metal siding and on top of that some sort of chicken...
  13. Jake lerch

    NEW REPTILE ADVENTURE

    Hello! Ive spent a lot of time researching taming techniques. It was the biggest challenge for me. Some will say to just go in and grab them, i didnt get good results with that. Ive learned that these reptiles are very curious, i would just sit next to the enclosure with my hand flat on the...
  14. Jake lerch

    Hello All

    Hello! Awesome Red! One thing i first learned with mine, im not sure if others will agree, is that those woods chips can be harmful if swallowed. Thats why i use soft coco fiber.
  15. Jake lerch

    Why Whole Prey.

    Or...just get some small chicken, quali etc...and crudely chop that up?
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