Should I Get A Chacoan?

[Matthew Colella]

Every one says Bobby Hill is a bad guy, is that true?

 

[AssassinExotics]

Yeah tegu terra and Ty park are the best in my opinion.

 

[AssassinExotics]

Every one says Bobby Hill is a bad guy, is that true?

Yes bobby is a bad guy now but back a few years I think that he truly did love and care for these animals and he used to be the best but now he doesn't breed tegus and has disappeared who knows where

 

[Matthew Colella]

I might just get an b/w instead, they don't need such a large enclosure

 

[AssassinExotics]

Some chacoans don't even grow that large some people don't even consider chacoans a separate locality from the b and w and some people keep large reds in the same size as a regular black and white.

 

[RickyNo]

even if you go with a black and white recommended cage size is still 4 by 8

 

[Matthew Colella]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

 

[SnakeCharmr728]

I agree, no smaller than an 8x4. Be sure to check whether Johnny (Teguterra) has hatchlings or juvies, he usually has juvies this time of year and I would not suggest putting juvie in an 100gallon. Glass tanks really arent for tegus as it makes holding heat and humidity hard and its not wise to get an animal before you have a proper set up and the knowledge, like diet. So maybe its best to wait until your fully prepared. To answer your question, yes they can eat fuzzy mice or larger depending on how large the tegu is but that shouldnt be the only thing in their diet. They need a large variety of food sources along with fruits/veggies.

 

[Matthew Colella]

Then so be it, I shall build a custom enclosure in the Summer.

 

[Matthew Colella]

Currently, the temp in the tank is 90-100 degrees. Until I can get a custom tank built, how can I keep the humidity levels high?

 

[SnakeCharmr728]

whats the basking temp in the enclosure though? cool side should be 75, hot side 90, with a basking surface temp (you need a temp gun to measure) 115-130

 

[Matthew Colella]

Lets start a shopping list:
1. Supplies for custom enclosure
2. Temp Gun
3. Some veggies
Shouldn't cost too much

 

[RickyNo]

Lol number 1 is gonna cost ya

 

[SnakeCharmr728]

Your definitely not being realistic. lol

 

[Matthew Colella]

So no matter which species it should be 8x4?

 

[AssassinExotics]

I just blew 80+ on lighting and cypress haha there costly but worth it and that's just for two babies!

 

[RickyNo]

I like to make sure my animals are comfortable. An animal thats just a foot or two shorter than yourself being forced to cramp into something not rated for its size is just cruel. I mean how would you feel if you were forced to spend your life in a 3x4 room? You would go insane wouldnt you? a happy tegu is a nice tegu I still feel kinda bad I only built enough burrow space for 1.5ft. I know a whole lot more now and didnt know it should have been 2 ft! But even then hes still spoilt

 

[SnakeCharmr728]

I built one of my cages and it was a 8x3x30inches, just lumber, screws, hinges, glass, locks, lighting, sealant, silicone was about $700... not including bulbs or substrate. I dont understand how people say they built them for only $100!

 

[RickyNo]

Ya it gets freakin pricey. When mine is done im sure ill be up to 2 grand if not more.

 

[Midwestmonster]

I have a question, do you guys recommend Tegu Terra

Yes. Johnny's service is top notch! I got my chacoan from him and he's amazing. Totally tame and trusting. Couldn't be more happy!