New B&W hatchling

[Kym123089]

Im due to get my new tegu thursday and im curious if i should put him in a smaller enclosure to start with like i did my savannah? He is a hatchling so fairly small still. I already have another enclosure ready thats why im asking.

 

[bmx3000max]

I started mine in a 4ft encolser and he did fine just saying i know people its worked for some and not for others, depends more on you and your gu

 

[chitodadon]

Mine is in a 55 gallon tank til I get his new enclosure and he is fine

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[Kym123089]

I started mine in a 4ft encolser and he did fine just saying i know people its worked for some and not for others, depends more on you and your gu

thanks! I may see how he reacts to a smaller enclosure then move him to the larger one if he seems stressed

 

[Bubblz Calhoun]

Keep in mind with smaller enclosures, tegus require high basking temps. You can compromise proper temps for digestion and thermal regulation. Smaller enclosure, smaller bulb, lower wattage and low temps. It can end up being too hot or not warm enough.

They need a hot side but they also need to be able to get a way from the heat and cool down. With their requirements smaller enclosures make that more difficult to do,.. not to mention humidity issues.

 

[bmx3000max]

Keep in mind with smaller enclosures, tegus require high basking temps. You can compromise proper temps for digestion and thermal regulation. Smaller enclosure, smaller bulb, lower wattage and low temps. It can end up being too hot or not warm enough.

They need a hot side but they also need to be able to get a way from the heat and cool down. With their requirements smaller enclosures make that more difficult to do,.. not to mention humidity issues.

Agreed, i had that problem with my beardie

 

[Kym123089]

Good point....

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The larger enclosure is difficult to get to that high of a basking point that low, so I would have to make the basking spot much higher but the cool side would be much cooler and possibly better for him

 

[Bubblz Calhoun]

With larger enclosures you have more wiggle room with temps and lights. If the temps are too low you can get a higher wattage bulb or raise the basking spot.

With a smaller enclosure you have less options. For bulb wattage and temps you can only go so high before the temps are too hot without a cool spot that's low enough. You can try raising the bulb but they have distance requirements or recommendations as well.

And that's just one part of the equation.

 

[Kym123089]

With larger enclosures you have more wiggle room with temps and lights. If the temps are too low you can get a higher wattage bulb or raise the basking spot.

With a smaller enclosure you have less options. For bulb wattage and temps you can only go so high before the temps are too hot without a cool spot that's low enough. You can try raising the bulb but they have distance requirements or recommendations as well.

And that's just one part of the equation.

Well my question was answered for me since I ended up with a giant/blue cross and he is already 24" lol

 

[Kym123089]

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