Hello, everyone we’re a new Tegu owner

[Jennifer Frossard]

Hello! After two years of researching and planning I got my Tegu, Nigel, this past Tuesday. I am in love with this beautiful boy He is 5 months old and right now we are in the process of building trust and hopefully bonding. I also have a rescued Bearded Dragon and a Leopard Gecko. I am not new to reptiles but definitely new on Tegus! I look forward to everyone’s advice and tips. Thank you!

 

[TripleTegus]

Hello and welcome. Lots of info and such to get lost into.

 

[Debita]

Hello! After two years of researching and planning I got my Tegu, Nigel, this past Tuesday. I am in love with this beautiful boy He is 5 months old and right now we are in the process of building trust and hopefully bonding. I also have a rescued Bearded Dragon and a Leopard Gecko. I am not new to reptiles but definitely new on Tegus! I look forward to everyone’s advice and tips. Thank you!

Hey ! What a cutie pie! I have 2 Florida rescues (Captain the female, and Skully the male) and am in the process of building a custom environment for them......I'm super excited to get that done. I also have a male Bearded Dragon named Jabba. My community tank has swifts, aligator lizards, and a banana split tree dragon - they are the cartoons in the house.

Everyone on this forum is helpful with their experiences, and knowledge - just have to ask! Good luck!

 

[TripleTegus]

Hey ! What a cutie pie! I have 2 Florida rescues (Captain the female, and Skully the male) and am in the process of building a custom environment for them......I'm super excited to get that done. I also have a male Bearded Dragon named Jabba. My community tank has swifts, aligator lizards, and a banana split tree dragon - they are the cartoons in the house.

Everyone on this forum is helpful with their experiences, and knowledge - just have to ask! Good luck!

Wow that community tank sounds pretty awesome. How big is it?

 

[Debita]

Wow that community tank sounds pretty awesome. How big is it?

The tank they're in is a typical aquarium for now - it's 2x4'. Can't remember the gallons. I caught the 2 alligator lizards up in Idyllwild, Ca. where I have a house. They're actually USED to cold weather. There's a total of 5. They all get along too. The tree dragon has got the best comedy routine - but she's also the most flighty. The aligator lizards have tails that are longer than their bodies.....life is good without predators!! Lol

 

[Walter1]

New insights about Debita. Neat.

Also, welcome to the site, Jennifer. Lots of experience and folks want you to succeed.

 

[Quandor079]

New to this forum, My new baby boy tegu (blue)is arriving on tuesday. It is my first tegu. I have my enclosure set up and have the lighting and temp set up. I am getting the humidity dialed in a little better each day. I have been living on Tegu Talk for the last 2-3 months trying to soak up as much knowledge as possible. I am not a big writer but I will definitely be reading and taking notes. Thank you for sharing all your collective knowledge that you have gotten over the years

 

[Walter1]

You're welcome Quandor. Your due diligence will pay off. You, too, will have experience to share.

 

[TripleTegus]

The tank they're in is a typical aquarium for now - it's 2x4'. Can't remember the gallons. I caught the 2 alligator lizards up in Idyllwild, Ca. where I have a house. They're actually USED to cold weather. There's a total of 5. They all get along too. The tree dragon has got the best comedy routine - but she's also the most flighty. The aligator lizards have tails that are longer than their bodies.....life is good without predators!! Lol

Are the alligator lizards a type of abronia? Also what is a tree dragon? Anyways the tank sounds really cool, and the fact you caught them yourself is even more cool.