http://www.www.thetegu.com/forumdisplay.php?f=33
You need to check these articles out. This is the site agallegos37 mentioned earlier.
sorry if i sound rude but im getin realy confused please just awser these questions
how do you tame them
are they fine around dogs
and some info on taking them outside
Last edited by adam chalkley; 06-26-2009 at 04:57 PM.
Adam, we're not trying to be evasive, but the questions that you are asking would require an answer that is literally too long to post.
There are recent threads on these same questions which is why people are saying to look around. Each tegu is different and no one can give a 1-2-3 answer.
My dog and tegu are fine, but I worry about the tegu grabbing the dog's feet. Another poster had a tegu killed by their dog. Each scenario is different.
Taming is different depending on iof you are starting with a hatchling or an adult. Slow, consistent handling and feeding outside of the enclosure are the nest bet for a tame tegu. This article is where many of us began: http://www.thetegu.com/showthread.php?t=7291
Going outside is different...older tegus seem to be a bit calmer about it. It's something you would want to work up to of course. Read this thread: http://www.thetegu.com/showthread.php?t=7556, http://www.thetegu.com/showthread.ph...hlight=harness, http://www.thetegu.com/showthread.ph...hlight=harness
There is a section called "Helpful Information" that is good reading to get you started. It has info about feeding and caging. You are going to need a minimum 6 x 3 ft cage eventually, smaller and your tegu will rub its nose constantly trying to get out.
http://www.thetegu.com/showthread.php?t=4788 Read, read, read...we read a lot to give our animals the best care we can, and ask questions of course.
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
ok thank you so much
I saw your other post about cage size and it is easier to answer one question at time.
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
ll try 2 do that 4 now on
thanks
R.I.P lizzie
you will be missed
Hi Adam.If you don't care what Tegu you are getting I would recommend getting a hatchling.If you do would like to get one with MBD please make sure that you have some money saved up ( not just a little bit because vets are expensive if you have to get meds and XR's done ).
The infos I'm giving you is for a hatchling.
1. How to tame them : What I did and it worked very well with all four of my Tegus is I put on two shirts ( one is for you not to get scratched up and the other one is for the Tegu to hide under ).When ever you want to watch TV put on the two shirts and put the Tegu inbetween the shirts.Tegus feel save when they have a hiding place and you are his hiding place now.He also will stay warm and gets to smell you.This will help him to get used to you faster,too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PYKDp8KiX8
2. Are they fine with dogs : you know your dog better than anyone else does.I have seen Tegus being around big dogs and cats.I do not recommend leaving them alone together.I have three dogs.I will not let my the two big dogs close to any of my Tegus.They are hunting dogs.I do not want to take a chance.Now my medium sized dog is 14 years old and she loves all of our reptiles and is very calm around them.At the end of this video you can see my dog Kylie watch Leonidas eat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tgc7wwUfrqU
3. When you want to take the baby Tegu outside I would put him on a reptile leash because when/it you put him down on the ground there is a very high chance that he will take of.Since baby Tegus are scared of being outside most of the time I would sit down and put him on your lap ( while holding the leash ) when he will feel save he will climb of of you and will start to explore.
http://www.petmountain.com/product/r...l-anoles-.html
http://www.petmountain.com/show_prod...tm_term=503585
for when he is older
http://www.dog.com/item/fun-time-harness-blue/
leash training tips
http://www.cheappetstore.com/library...leash-training
4.For a hatchling a 55 gallong would be good.
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