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[Melisande]

Hello, I have spent a year reading up on tegus, husbandry, and by now am so confused that I figured it was time for interaction because I want to prepare correctly, find the right tegu for my personality, and the right breeder.

I am considering either a blue (size considerations) or a red. My first thoughts are underground reptiles because of the genuine enthusiasm they have for tegus. However, I have been looking at either tegusonly to help a tegu out (also they appear very socialized which surprises me).

 

[Walter1]

Hi- I have experience with Tegusonly. Tegus are beautiful and like any, socialize. My three are from Rodney. Hope this helps.

 

[Melisande]

That's good to know. His seem remarkably calm even being shoved in with a million others. I had read that if they were kept outdoors they would be the opposite.

I was looking at purchasing a blue hatchling only because they are the smallest tegus.

Also I am building a "facility" for him/her with a divider I can put down when he/she eats. We'll see how that comes. Im not the best carpenter.

Thank you for the reply.

 

[Walter1]

That's good to know. His seem remarkably calm even being shoved in with a million others. I had read that if they were kept outdoors they would be the opposite.

I was looking at purchasing a blue hatchling only because they are the smallest tegus.

Also I am building a "facility" for him/her with a divider I can put down when he/she eats. We'll see how that comes. Im not the best carpenter.

Thank you for the reply.

You're very welcome. If you go with Rodney, get a female. They remain smaller than males, which can be hosses.

This species is very inquisitive and apt to be friendly. Certainly handleable. I do enjoy them. My three are all intensely curious and gentle/handleable. The male, Oscar, is somewhat aloof as interaction goes. One female, Rosita, is kind of shy, and the other female, Snowflake, is, by any definition, affectionate.