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  1. S

    Which Breed of Tegu Fits These Criteria?

    Hi all! We're new to these tegu forums, but we're old hands at caring for reptiles, and we'd like to add a tegu to our home in the next one to two years. However, we're a little baffled about which breed of tegu would ideally fit in with us. We are searching for: 1). Something large This leads...
  2. Alec Bennett

    :FOUND:Looking For a Argentine Tegu (Experienced Reptile Owner)

    Hello guys, Update: Thanks to GISHerps, I was pointed to Rose City Reptiles TX. I contacted him on Facebook and boom! I have my beautiful Argentine red coming in on Tuesday. Thanks to those of you who included your input! I am looking for a Argentine Tegu. I can't seem to trust...
  3. WaterRaven

    Great Reptile Vid by Clint's Reptiles

    And it features Gus-Gus the Black and White Argentine Tegu! And lots of other reptiles but it's so nice to see a Youtube channel focusing on education and not "I got another pet" and "I bought costumes for my pets." Here's Clint's video on Black and White Argentine tegus: (featuring...
    • WaterRaven
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    • argentine black and white black and white tegu clint's reptiles education savannah monitor tegu tegu education tegu facts youtube youtube channel
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    • Forum: General Tegu Discussion
  4. J

    I Want To Adopt A Tegu... Need Advice!!!

    Hello all, I am 15 years old and currently have 1 reptile: a clown agama. I've had my clown agama for 4 years now and I am looking to expand my reptile "collection". I saw a columbian tegu at a reptile expo this winter and I fell in love with it (I did not buy it on the spot because I wasn't...
  5. Murrellfamilyzoo

    Contemplating commitment

    Hey everyone my name is Jarrett on Instagram we are @Murrellfamilyzoo, anyways I’m contemplating a couple of things when it comes to expanding our little family zoo. I’m thinking of either adding a Blue Tegu or breeding Bearded Dragons. The reason I joined your site is because when I do research...
  6. O

    Help? Tegu ate paper

    Yeah so my tegu ate a small piece of paper towel..Will he be alright? What can I do to help him pass it? He got to it before I could grab it. He’s fairly big. I’ll be keeping an eye on him. :/
  7. R

    VICTORVILLE, CA -(OCT. 27-28) -HIGH DESERT HALLOWEEN

    Halloween Reptile Expo. 2 Buildings of Reptiles, Amphibians, Arachnids and Supplies. Tons of Breeders and Vendors. Venomous Snake Presentations, Exhibits and Shows, Costume Contests and other Halloween related activities. DATES/TIMES October 27 (10am-5pm) October 28 (10am-4pm)...
  8. C

    New gold tegu

    Hey y'all. First time tegu owner here. I picked up an adult female gold tegu from repticon last saturday and I have got my terrarium set up how I want it in a way that she seems ok with but I just wanted to post up the details of my setup and feeding methods and see what veteran owners have to...
  9. C

    New gold tegu

    Hey y'all. First time tegu owner here. I picked up an adult female gold tegu from repticon last saturday and I have got my terrarium set up how I want it in a way that she seems ok with but I just wanted to post up the details of my setup and feeding methods and see what veteran owners have to...
  10. Ash_fable

    How Often Should I Feed My Tegu

    I would like to know how often I should feed my tegu. I've been reading on here that you should feed them every day. But if they're fed daily, how do they not get overweight? Obesity is a real problem for these lizards. Even with the proper basking spot (120) and humidity (60-70), I think a...
  11. Retics & Tegus

    Pink Panther Tegu & Me!

    From years of growing up with dogs. As a kid thru my teens I will always remember my first personal pets. My first which was a Male Beta Fish named Viper. Then buying my first hamster, a Syrian named Oreo. To my first big pet project a 45 Gallon community fish tank. I have always loved animals...
  12. Daniel Daley

    1 year old Tegu, backs away from me?

    Hi guys, On an old account I was speaking to a chap on here from America (uk guy here) and he was very helpful, I couldn't remember his name, Harold comes to mind; I've had my tegu for a year now and we have been through so much its incredible, I have a 8x4x4 enclosure, Basking spot is 115-124...
  13. A

    (sleeps too long)Need Help QUICK!

    Hello guys. My baby tegu has been really sleepy for the past 3 weeks, he can go to sleep like 4 days straight, the problem is, that he is a baby, and he is not eating those 4 days while he is sleeping, so I’m asking this: Is it okay to wake up my tegu in this type of situations?
  14. clbfrzr

    My Enclosure Layout(NEED THOUGHTS)

    Hello, Currently in the process to acquire my first Tegu and I am seeking advice/critism/ideas to better this enclosure that I designed and layed out on paper. If you guys could help me with this, I would very much appreciate it. Thank you!
    • clbfrzr
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    • argentine black and white baby tegu care guide enclosure help new cage tegu
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tegu Enclosures
  15. Jenniefromtheblock

    Need new enclosure & seeking advice

    Hey guys, So I have two wild caught tegus from the everglades, both about a year old. My enclosure right now is 4 X 2, 75 or 90 gallon tank i cant remember which. I had only planned on getting 1 but he needed a friend so now there is 2! The one I got first I've had for about 2 months and he...
  16. R

    REPTILIAN NATION EXPO -DENVER

    All New Reptile Expo in Denver, CO.!!! This will be our 10th event, but 1st time in Denver, so please show your support!! 1000s of Reptiles, Amphibians, Arachnids and Supplies for Sale!! Tons of Breeders/Vendors. Shows and Exhibits.. DATES/TIMES July 21, 2018 (10am-5pm) July 22, 2018...
  17. A

    Need some advice with lighting?

    Hi i am starting to plan out a 6x3x3 tegu enclosure and i am wondering at around 24 inches away from the basking spot what bulb combo would get the surface temp hot enough i was thinking a 100 watt mega ray and some other basking bulb but i would love some experienced people to sprinkle some...
  18. BlepTongueSkink

    Tell me your colombian tegu success stories!

    Hi y'all. I have a gold tegu named Bubba that I got from my local small petstore a little over a week ago. He was in the petstore since he was a baby, and is about 4-5 months old now. So far I feel like I've been taking steps in the right direction to calm him down, but I get discouraged easily...
  19. Djatawsome

    New Baby Red Tegu

    I recently bought a baby Argentine red tegu at the Tinley Park Narbc reptile expo. I have another tegu but raised her from a yearling, so I don't quite understand the intricacies of hatchlings quite yet. I have my baby setup in a 75 gallon acrylic tank for growing. I've had him for only 4 days I...
    • Djatawsome
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    • argentine tegu care guide care sheet food handling heat newbie red taming tegu
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Red Tegu Discussion
  20. LycanthropeHeart

    Why are Golden tegus cheaper than black and whites?

    I had this question for a very long time Why are golden tegus cheaper than black and whites? Is it because of their bad reputation? are they are they easier to breed? To be honest I found them quite beautiful, I just love their golden color! that's why I decided to own one. (He's from a farm...
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