Also, the colombian tegus do not tolerate the cold as well as the argentines so if you keep the ac on at night you should make sure that the temp in the enclosure doesn't drop too low because that can also raise its stress level.
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Also, the colombian tegus do not tolerate the cold as well as the argentines so if you keep the ac on at night you should make sure that the temp in the enclosure doesn't drop too low because that can also raise its stress level.
1.0.0 all American tegu (Jedi)
0.0.1 Argus monitor (Blitz)
1.0.0 macklots python (Punisher)
0.1.0 snapping turtle (Spike)
0.1.0 fat tail gecko (Lady Jaye)
0.0.1 tokay gecko (Snake eyes)
1.0.0 fire skink (Blaze)
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thnks....i'll keep that in mind
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how do i keep him hydrated....should i just spray him down?
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Spraying him/the enclosure is a good way to raise the humidity, but a large bowl of fresh water should be present daily in order for your tegu to be able to drink and soak at his leisure.
1.0.0 all American tegu (Jedi)
0.0.1 Argus monitor (Blitz)
1.0.0 macklots python (Punisher)
0.1.0 snapping turtle (Spike)
0.1.0 fat tail gecko (Lady Jaye)
0.0.1 tokay gecko (Snake eyes)
1.0.0 fire skink (Blaze)
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Congrats on your new Tegu. I think he is just very stressed out and is not used to his new home yet. I would keep the temps up in his enclosure and leave him alone for a few days. As soon as he feels more safe he will come out. Please make sure that he does have some water in his enclosure that he can drink from. If you see him out just sit by his enclosure and look at him. Don't reach in there the first time you see him. Let him see you a few times and get used to you. He will eat as soon as he calmed down more and when he is hungry enough. Don't worry we all go through this. Even with our Argentines
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My Colombian has stayed buried for a few days in the winter, but not quite the hibernation period we think of with Argentines. However, when I've moved her or upgraded her enclosure, it was really stressful and she hid more.
Laura R (FL)
1.0.0 Colombian Tegu
1.4.0 Argentine B&W Tegu
1.2.0 Red Tegu
1.2.0 B/WxRed Tegu
1.0.0 Green Ameiva (yet another teiid)
7 other lizards
1 little gator
3 FL box turtle
1 Sulcata tortoise
16 snakes
5 fuzzy pets
4 little frogs
a bunch of creepy bugs
and a partridge in a pear tree
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hey guys,some people told me that tegus cant resist eggs...so i tried it this morning with 3 crickets and he ate 2 crickets and then started eating the egg!
should i offer him some egg evrydy until he starts eating like normal?
1.0.0 colubian black and whte tegu(rex)
1.0.0 normal ball python(kilele)
0.0.1 tangerine bearded dragon(druffix)
0.0.1 albino pacman frog(jubba)
0.1.0 domestic house cat(sheeba)
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Godlike
The problem is that you can end up with a tegu that eats only egg. However, you can try putting a bit off egg on top of other foods. Don't forget the calcium supplement!
Laura R (FL)
1.0.0 Colombian Tegu
1.4.0 Argentine B&W Tegu
1.2.0 Red Tegu
1.2.0 B/WxRed Tegu
1.0.0 Green Ameiva (yet another teiid)
7 other lizards
1 little gator
3 FL box turtle
1 Sulcata tortoise
16 snakes
5 fuzzy pets
4 little frogs
a bunch of creepy bugs
and a partridge in a pear tree
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haha...i'll try putting some egg on other foods.and i won't forget my supplements!
1.0.0 colubian black and whte tegu(rex)
1.0.0 normal ball python(kilele)
0.0.1 tangerine bearded dragon(druffix)
0.0.1 albino pacman frog(jubba)
0.1.0 domestic house cat(sheeba)
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