Hello everyone.
I recently read the care sheet on TeguTerra for argentine tegus, (I'm getting a blue within the next few months) has anyone used this diet plan? I think most of the information is accurate, but I want to know if this will work for a hatchling. Also, what about supplements? Im having a very difficult time finding something that tells me how often I should give calcium/multivitamin and calcium or multivitamin with d3. Should d3 be given everyday?
I have copied and pasted the information of this care sheet below.
Tegu Food
***** Tegus are primarily meat eaters. However they have been known to, in the wild, ingest fruits and vegetables as well.*
* * **Also , as far as feeding in the enclosure or outside the enclosure, there has always been differing opinions . I feed all of my Tegus inside their enclosure.Feeding in the enclosure does not promote food aggression, Tegus are too smart for that. I have had better feeding responses and the Tegu knows when I take it out, it is for companionship, not feeding. *But I would not be against taking the Tegu out for feeding. It is what ever is best for you and your Tegu!
* *Because of the various stages of a Tegus life, I will break the food requirements down below.
*Hatchling Feeding: Every day
a.)*1/2 inch to 3/4 size crickets)gut loaded and dusted with Calcium powder)
b.)*Meal worms or (superworms, chop the head off)
c.) Raw ground turkey mixed with Calcium powder
d.)*Eggs(cooked only, by boiling or scrambling).
e.) Blueberries(chopped in small bite sized pieces)
f.) *Fresh Fish( cut in bite size chunks)
g.) Grapes(chopped in small bite sized pieces)
h.) Strawberries( chopped in bite sized pieces)
i.) *Bananas, only in moderation.
*Lastly, what do you guys think about feeding your Tegu inside the enclosure, as stated above.
Any input is appreciated.
Thanks
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