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  1. JZrose

    Not 1 tongue flick

    I have spoke with the breeder, he has never had it happen with his tegu hatchlings before, but we are working it out.
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    Not 1 tongue flick

    There is no tongue to manipulate. Apparently he was either born without a tongue or it was bitten off quite far back by a hatchmate. When the mouth is open there is no visible tongue. Which explains his issues eating small roaches, they get caught in the roof of his mouth and he has no tongue to...
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    Not 1 tongue flick

    Not a problem, I’ve opened many reptile mouths, that being said.. I’ve never looked in a tegu mouth; so I’m not 100% on their anatomy. Here is a pic.
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    Temp, Humidity, and NE USA Climate

    I have used a humidifier in some of my reptile enclosures from time to time. In my opinion, in my enclosures, turning is more effective for burrowing species. A humidifier will give you moist air, and if running frequently enough a moistened top layer of sub, but it won’t penetrate the...
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    Temp, Humidity, and NE USA Climate

    I live in Michigan, and have those same challenges. I have found that using eco-earth mixed with ReptiChip holds humidity great. In the spring/fall I add water and turn the substrate once a week. In the summer and winter I usually need to that 2or 3 times a week. Using a good enclosure with...
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    Not 1 tongue flick

    Thanks for the reply. I have read most of what pops up on google. 1 lady had a hatchling tegu that had its tongue folded on itself within the mouth (vet was considering partial amputation). And another where a hatchmate bit off the fork of the tongue. But I haven’t found any answers. There also...
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    Need help with medical issue!

    I did start a new thread, but haven’t had any responses, maybe I posted it wrong? I’m new to the forum. I posted it under Black and White tegus.
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    Need help with medical issue!

    May I ask how things have gone with this tegu, I am having similar issues.
  9. JZrose

    Not 1 tongue flick

    hi all. I am a newbie tegu owner (not new to reptiles). I have a (Archie) male b&w tegu purchased from a breeder. His hatch date was Sept. 3rd. I have had him for 10 days, in that time I have never seen 1 tongue flick, nothing. I have plenty of free time as I’m home all day. I have set up...
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