Weird breathing

[Jessicak]

So every now and then my tegu gets sort of huffy, and starts breathing heavy? Mostly I think it's when he gets scared? It happens when I dig him out of the substrate to put him in the bath or when I put my hand over him rather than under him. Is that normal?

 

[Walter1]

Yup. Telling you're bothering him. Will happen less often over time.

 

[Jessicak]

He's also been trying to jump out of the tub. Is THAT normal?

 

[Walter1]

Normal if he doesn't want to be there anymore. Remember, they have a mind of their own.