Re: Thinking about getting an Argentine B&W, have some q
Originally Posted by
SnakeFreak
First of all, I've read some caresheets that say monitors and tegus don't need a uvb light if you give them a calcium and D3 supplement, is this true? And this probably sounds weird, but for some reason I find males with big jowls grotesque looking. Is the jowl size random, or is it effected by how much fat the tegu has? I'm not talking about starving it or anything, but would keeping it a little on the slim side keep the jowls smaller? I'm thinking about just getting a female, but I've heard that its better to keep a male as a pet because males tend to be somewhat calmer than females and because females can become eggbound. Is this true? And how likely is it that a tegu will try to hibernate? Is there any way you can keep it from hibernating? I'm not sure I want a pet that I can't do anything with for half the year.
Welcome to the site - The tegu will need a uvb light source in addition to calcium and supplements - Males tend to have larger jowels than females and how can you deny a face like that :wink: A young Tegu should be fed all it will eat, however as an adult feedings should be monitored as they can become obese - I believe and have read that males are easier to work with than females "go figure" - No offence to anyone - The tegu's hibernation period in capitivity should be nill to none if you set the conditions right and do not try to stimulate or induce a hibernating environment ...
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