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You'll have to experiment with the wattage, 75W is a good starting point. A 55G is only 12" wide and not suitable for a Tegu of any age. A 75G is 18" and would work for a while. I've never worried about the humidity in a tank for a Tegu, as long as the mulch is damp he'll get all the moisture he needs while he's sleeping.

I've read someone has used a stock tank for a Tegu. Maybe AB or Rehabralphy might know. A front opening enclosure is better for most critters. Swooping down from above in a tank brings on a "fight or flight" response to evade the predator trying to eat them.

[QUOTE="DaveDragon, post: 37586, member: 42"] You'll have to experiment with the wattage, 75W is a good starting point. A 55G is only 12" wide and not suitable for a Tegu of any age. A 75G is 18" and would work for a while. I've never worried about the humidity in a tank for a Tegu, as long as the mulch is damp he'll get all the moisture he needs while he's sleeping. I've read someone has used a stock tank for a Tegu. Maybe AB or Rehabralphy might know. A front opening enclosure is better for most critters. Swooping down from above in a tank brings on a "fight or flight" response to evade the predator trying to eat them. [/QUOTE]

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