food

[meyfabi]

my question could appears as an idiot question but after reading vaynard parts in the beginning of the tegu forum my question stay without real good answer so i know you'll give me the informations i need!!

So i need to feed him everyday? turkey, fish...?
or crickets... some day and one or 2 days a week a good meal with turkey, fish, vegatable...?

I understand my question couls appears idiot but i'll receive my tegu soon (that will be my first lizard or reptile) i don't wanna make mistakes

Thanks for your help!

 

[Bubblz Calhoun]

How much and how often is something that's determined once you get them. Since they don't always eat the same amount or even like the same things. The food list is a great place to start for recommendations.
You can start off offering food everyday and adjust accordingly as the routine develops. Meaty meals 3 or 4 days a week with whole prey a couple, and switch it up as you go.

They eat more often with light meaty meals that are quick and easy to digest. Just remember to add calcium to any meals that don't have bone in them.

Less often or not as much with heavy meals that take longer to digest like whole prey. Sometimes it can take a few days for them to eat again after a heavy meal,.. it's not a big deal so no need to worry.

 

[meyfabi]

thanks for your help Bubblz Calhoun, cause i had a lot of doubts with this very important part!

 

[Bubblz Calhoun]

No problem it's part of what the site is for

 

[meyfabi]

No problem it's part of what the site is for

 

[Deac77]

Not meaning to hijack but Kirby only eats mice he won't even look at ground turkey is that ok he eats 1-2 a day won't look at insects or fish should I limit his intake I've heard some say that a whole prey diet is preferred and healthier is this true?