Cccp94
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Hi all,
I have been looking at getting a tegu for the better part of a year now, and am now at a point where I am able to dedicate the time and resources required. That being said, I still have many many questions.
For example, regarding the enclosure, is an 8x4x4 glass terrarium with a screen hinged top adequate? Does it need more ventilation routes? Is mesh a better wall material? Anything specific to use for the base. Does anyone have a pre-designed how-to/blueprint? I am planning on building the enclosure myself, and maintaining the humidity and temperature for a few weeks to ensure that it won't be a problem before investing in the actual tegu.
In relation to the enclosure, what is the best recommended substrate? I have seen many conflicting reports, and would prefer multiple opinions if possible.
Regarding the tegu itself, what are the primary differences between Chacoan and Argentine tegus? Most of what I have seen online is that the Argentine black and whites, or the Argentine blues are my ideals, but I can't find much in the ways of contrasts and comparisons between the b&ws and the blues, or between Argentine and Chacoan overall. Obviously I am striving for something docile and intelligent. I don't have a real preference regarding size.
Continuing on with the tegu, I need somewhere to get one. I live in Calgary, AB, Canada, and I have zero interest in buying from a pet store. If anyone knows a reputable breeder in the area, I would like to do that, but I am not averse to ordering from a website if someone can recommend a good, reliable site.
I have many other questions, but I'll leave these ones for now, and hopefully somebody can help me out a bit. If possible, any recommended reading material suggestions are greatly appreciated as well, or a more detailed in-depth version of the "Care Sheets" provided by Teguterra if someone has one available.
Thanks everyone! I look forward to finally getting my tegu if they are indeed right for me.
I have been looking at getting a tegu for the better part of a year now, and am now at a point where I am able to dedicate the time and resources required. That being said, I still have many many questions.
For example, regarding the enclosure, is an 8x4x4 glass terrarium with a screen hinged top adequate? Does it need more ventilation routes? Is mesh a better wall material? Anything specific to use for the base. Does anyone have a pre-designed how-to/blueprint? I am planning on building the enclosure myself, and maintaining the humidity and temperature for a few weeks to ensure that it won't be a problem before investing in the actual tegu.
In relation to the enclosure, what is the best recommended substrate? I have seen many conflicting reports, and would prefer multiple opinions if possible.
Regarding the tegu itself, what are the primary differences between Chacoan and Argentine tegus? Most of what I have seen online is that the Argentine black and whites, or the Argentine blues are my ideals, but I can't find much in the ways of contrasts and comparisons between the b&ws and the blues, or between Argentine and Chacoan overall. Obviously I am striving for something docile and intelligent. I don't have a real preference regarding size.
Continuing on with the tegu, I need somewhere to get one. I live in Calgary, AB, Canada, and I have zero interest in buying from a pet store. If anyone knows a reputable breeder in the area, I would like to do that, but I am not averse to ordering from a website if someone can recommend a good, reliable site.
I have many other questions, but I'll leave these ones for now, and hopefully somebody can help me out a bit. If possible, any recommended reading material suggestions are greatly appreciated as well, or a more detailed in-depth version of the "Care Sheets" provided by Teguterra if someone has one available.
Thanks everyone! I look forward to finally getting my tegu if they are indeed right for me.
