Hi all !

[Teg]

My argentine b/w is settling in well since she/he arrived last Friday !! So far, so good ;0) He's staying out a while longer every day, been feeding since day two on Crickets which he loves ! pinkies, fuzzys, and some turkey at last today! Anything left in the bowl like fruits, veg or liver he's not keen on, he'll bury with mulch !! lol I've managed to get a few tongue flick's, couple of strokes and a tail whipp :-/ Not at all aggressive but wary of me ! Ohhh ! and finally some poop's .. stinky ones at that came to light yesterday and today so i am pleased ! I've never been a reptile kind of a person really apart from an Adder bite in Sept !! lol But when i saw an Argentine i knew i had to have one !! Thanks for having me, look forward to meeting you all !! - Regards - Justin.

 

[james.w]

Welcome to the forum. Any pics of your tegu?

 

[Steven.]

^that and where did you get it from?.. Welcome to the forum sir...

 

[Teg]

Thank you ! I'll sort out some pictures ASAP, got him/her from Reptile Zone, Bristol ! I'm from Porthmadog, N. Wales, UK.

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Got no idea how to post a picture on here !!! Can i send you - James o'r Steven an E.mail of picture, maybe you could post ? Or any advice would be much appreciated ! Thank you ..

 

[Steven.]

You can put it in photobucket... Then copy the img link and post it in your post..

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[laurarfl]

I use photobucket. Welcome to the forum!

 

[james.w]

Teg, I sent you a PM with my email.

 

[Teg]

Thank's James, they're on their way ...

 

[james.w]

Posting these for Teg

Very good looking tegu and enclosure. Only thing I would recommend is add a little more substrate to give him a little more depth to burrow down into.

 

[Steven.]

Very awesome enclosure.. The blue light makes it look even better...

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[Steven.]

How old is your tegu?, if you dont mind me asking...

 

[larissalurid]

Cute tegu and nice enclosure

 

[Teg]

Thank you all, you are most kind !! Steven - I was told she/he was 10-12" and around 2 months old !? Its more like 13-14" with no visible green markings .. So, I'm wondering if more like 3 months + !!? What are you're opinion everyone !? Thank's

 

[Steven.]

He looks almost the same as mine and he's gonna turn 3 months on the 16th...

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[Teg]

How are you getting on with yours ? Can you handle him yet !? Thinking it'll be a few weeks before I can !! Not aggressive at all, just wary ! Very Lazy though, up at 11am ... Sleeps at 4pm under neath the water bowl of all places !!! lol

 

[larissalurid]

Thank you all, you are most kind !! Steven - I was told she/he was 10-12" and around 2 months old !? Its more like 13-14" with no visible green markings .. So, I'm wondering if more like 3 months + !!? What are you're opinion everyone !? Thank's

Agreed seems about 3-4 months

 

[Steven.]

Re: RE: Hi all !

How are you getting on with yours ? Can you handle him yet !? Thinking it'll be a few weeks before I can !! Not aggressive at all, just wary ! Very Lazy though, up at 11am ... Sleeps at 4pm under neath the water bowl of all places !!! lol

My tegu.. Bans.. Is great. Not perfect but he's still a baby. I handled him everyday from the day i got him. My personally choice. Not very long though.. I started off by just holding him couple inches off the ground in the enclosure just to move things around or spot clean.. Now i put him on my bed while i watch tv or have him in my lap while in sitting. And he doesn't run or jump.. I've had him for about 2 weeks nows... Very smart animals tegus are. And once they are given respect.. They turn out to be great..

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