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So I've been considering buying a wild-caught Tegu from the massive invasive population that seems to have established itself here in Florida and I'm toying with the idea of a custom-built outdoor setup. Seems preferable to a smaller enclosure inside my cold, dehumidified home when they've got close to ideal climate just outside.
But I've never kept Tegu before and most of the information online seems geared to keeping them inside. So what are the outdoor-specific concerns I should keep in mind? So far I've got:
But I've never kept Tegu before and most of the information online seems geared to keeping them inside. So what are the outdoor-specific concerns I should keep in mind? So far I've got:
- Potential predation
- Burrowing out the enclosure if not raised
- Adequate UV exposure depending on the size of the mesh
- Hydration and access to water