My new reptiles!!

[ameivafan123]

Hello everyone! I'm Gustavo and I'm new to the reptile hobby but I have done a lot of research and found this forum and joined!. I have 2 reptiles, a baby normal ball python and a juvenile wild caught (by me) Dwarf Tegu (Ameiva) that I caught 4 days ago and she's taming out quite alright. I don't know why, but they are super easy to tame. Mine doesn't mind if put my hand inside the cage but does get squirmy when I try to grab her. I will be posting more info and photos on the Ameiva taming process. thanks everyone!!!

 

[Bubblz Calhoun]

Welcome to the site

 

[ameivafan123]

Thanks

 

[Logie_Bear]

Welcome to the site.
I've never heard of a dwarf tegu. Do you know what the scientific name for the species is?

 

[Skeetzy]

He's referring to the ameivas. Not sure their full scientific name, but I remember reading there is no direct relation to tegus. But they do look like dwarf tegus. Seem to be great pets. The blue on his locality is stunning.

 

[ameivafan123]

Thanks, and the scientific name is Ameiva exsul. There not a Tegu but their part of the teiid family. Their head looks like a tegus and thats why they Call'em Dwarf Tegus. And yes the males when they get big they get a Sky blue belly. There awsome!

 

[mattlagrone19]

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