Tegu Hiding Under Sink?

[Calvin Falk]

I have a female Columbian Black and White and she is around 8 months old and around 2 feet long.
I sometimes let her roam around my apartment when I am home but I am in University so I am out for some time during the day.

I was trying to put her back in her terrarium and she had a freak out moment and I put her back on the floor where she hid under my sink. (There is a 5 inch gap between the floor and cabinet where she is under) When I tried to coax her out she got jumpy and defensive. I need to get her back in her terrarium soon because I am leaving town for a few days.

Do you have any suggestions as to how I can gently coax her out of hiding so I have room to pick her up?

Thank you all!

 

[marydd]

Oh I have been there! Get a mouse to entice her out. That worked well for my girl. Hopefully she will chase it if you move it away. I did this by dangling the mouse by some floss and dragging it away when she got interested. She chased it and I was able to grab her. The only downside is the mouse was split in two, kinda gross!

 

[Calvin Falk]

Thank you, I will try that.

 

[Rebecca Stout]

Cool! I've run into this and was stuck. Thanks, I'll do that too.

 

[Calvin Falk]

Problem solved. Found her Sleeping in my pajamas when I got home today. Gave her the mouse as a treat. Happy Gu back with her hot lamp!

 

[marydd]

Woohoo!

 

[Rebecca Stout]

YAY