new parents in SD

[greenman1979]

Hey all,

We are a husband and wife (hes in the Navy), I work with horses and take care of all our brood..

Just adjusting to reptile ownership, my first was our Beardie Tigger last October, and now we have a bunch...my hubby has raised and love reptiles and snakes since he was a little boy.

I am having some issues with getting our Tegu to eat..he is pretty little ..less than 10" long and tried to feed him turkey/egg mix and some roaches and worms but so far I have not seen him eat at all!! He seems to like to come out in the afternoon for a little cage roaming..

he has a nice big enclosure with logs and bark, and a big water dish.

Ive been able to feed all the other critters pretty well so far, no icky issues since Ive worked with all kinds of animals/feeding including working at a zoo. Have any of you had to force feed your babies to get them started???

thanks for any help!!

theresa n troy

 

[Herplings]

Have you tried Mice pinks, or Rat pups if he is large enough?

My Tegu is a pretty picky eater. But, she will eat Mice/Rats like crazy. She will also eat Salmon the next best.

 

[greenman1979]

thanks i will try one next time..just fed all the rest pinks/fuzzies today oh well.