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Time and patience.

I got my Colombian when he was a juvi and he was super skiddish.
Spent time in and around his viv just spot cleaning, changing the water and the likes.

He's a year and 3 months old now, still doesn't like to be held on to... He doesn't bite or tail whip; does occasionally huff and puff but I don't have any problem with him being in a bad mood from day to day.

My big thing was tempting him out of his viv with food, then just having partial contact with him as he ate... Strokes, head scratch and the likes.

Just don't lose faith and remember that just like you or me, a tegu is going to have his good and bad days; don't force it on him if he's clearly not in the mood.

Mines now a puppy and its mad rewarding bud.

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[QUOTE="DavidRosi, post: 126274, member: 3476"] Time and patience. I got my Colombian when he was a juvi and he was super skiddish. Spent time in and around his viv just spot cleaning, changing the water and the likes. He's a year and 3 months old now, still doesn't like to be held on to... He doesn't bite or tail whip; does occasionally huff and puff but I don't have any problem with him being in a bad mood from day to day. My big thing was tempting him out of his viv with food, then just having partial contact with him as he ate... Strokes, head scratch and the likes. Just don't lose faith and remember that just like you or me, a tegu is going to have his good and bad days; don't force it on him if he's clearly not in the mood. Mines now a puppy and its mad rewarding bud. [attachment=5711] [/QUOTE]

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