Misfitcreatures
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So I've been sort of curious if anyone has attempted or heard of anyone attempting to let their female Argentine take care of her nest. From what I've read they're very good mothers, and will even burmate with the babies.
My main concern is if she'll feed while guarding her nest or refuse up until it's time to burmate. Is it not worth it due to health risks? I think removal of the nest or not she'll still be in that sort of mindset that she needs to protect her young until it's time to burmate, and she's back to normal. I can't help but feel bad taking babies away from the mom, maybe a dummy nest to let her sort of feel like she still has them?
I understand she'll need tons and tons of water as they frequently regurgitate it on the nest to keep it moist. Could she easily dehydrate from this behavior?
I'm fascinated by the tegu's maternal instincts to protect and care for their young and would love to hear if someone has had the experience in letting the mama tegu do her thing!
My main concern is if she'll feed while guarding her nest or refuse up until it's time to burmate. Is it not worth it due to health risks? I think removal of the nest or not she'll still be in that sort of mindset that she needs to protect her young until it's time to burmate, and she's back to normal. I can't help but feel bad taking babies away from the mom, maybe a dummy nest to let her sort of feel like she still has them?
I understand she'll need tons and tons of water as they frequently regurgitate it on the nest to keep it moist. Could she easily dehydrate from this behavior?
I'm fascinated by the tegu's maternal instincts to protect and care for their young and would love to hear if someone has had the experience in letting the mama tegu do her thing!
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