Re: I made up my mind, I want a columbian gold-phased tegu
Originally Posted by
DeadIrishD
I have done my research, and decided to get a columbian gold-phased tegu I will hopfully be picking one up relativley soon, with possibly a few female fat tailed geckos or some more supplies for my herps.
I know alot of the care, that needs to go into it and the time it'll take to train it, but what I would like to know is, What helped you with your columbian? what are some good tips? you know all of the extras that are appreciated, but not "gee, they need 80-85 degrees during the day"
I don't think Colombians are the little monsters that some make them out to be, however I believe it takes much more time to bond and for them to gain your Trust - I've had mine for 6 months now, and he has mellowed out quite a bit. He still does not like to be picked up at all, and will twist and roll his way out of my hands, so I do not force that upon him.
I am able to feed mice with tweezers, or put a bowl of food in his enclosure, and he does not lunge at all, rather will walk up to the food slowly. I am able to stick my hands in the enclosure for cleaning and changing water as well - We just keep an eye on one another, however he just lets me go about my business as I believe he feels there is no threat.
Outside the enclosure he allows more contact, however still not being picked up, but rather more petting or rubbing than he would allow inside the enclosure. When it comes time to go back in the enclosure is another story as although he can walk right back in, he seems to go anywhere else but the enclosure and will run from me If I try to catch him.
This is where the hide box comes into play - I have a 2 foot long box outside the enclosure that I put down, and the Tegu will crawl right into it, and get him back in the enclosure very peaceful like without wrestling or stressing the Tegu and without getting scratched or bit.
Sorry i rambled on with this for so long, but in short - time and patience is what works for me.
PS - They need 80-85 degrees during the day :wink:
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