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 #1717212


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 Considering A Tegu ~ Questions

Okay, first off, on average how big does a tegu get, and how big of a cage should I build?
Whats the suggested basking temp? What rating uvb tube does one need?
Substrate thats least likely to cause impaction?
Since I’m a vegetarian, can they live without beef, chicken, etc? I can feed mice and any bugs, just not meat.

Thanks ahead of time,
Herbie (Britt)
04/26/08  07:45pm

 #1717388


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   Message To: Herbivorous Herper   In reference to Message Id: 1717212


 Considering A Tegu ~ Questions

It all depends on what tegu you want. Make sure you feed him whole prey Items like mice, chicks, cricks, Worms etc.. If you have a problem feeding mice and chicken look in to Iguanas they are cool.



He is a 3-year old Colombian tegu, and U have a baby Colombian tegu they are mean, but I LOVE THEM.
04/26/08  10:16pm

 #1717444


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   Message To: Reptictale92   In reference to Message Id: 1717388


 Considering A Tegu ~ Questions

I haven’t gone near an iggy since my friend’s ripped two dozen holes in my arm. Yikes.
Hmm, I think I’ll just stick to bearded dragons and corn snakes. I’ve got more coming as it is. (Girl is pregnant)
04/26/08  11:09pm

 #1717846


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   Message To: Herbivorous Herper   In reference to Message Id: 1717444


 Considering A Tegu ~ Questions

Congrats! With the eggs. Hope they all hatch.
04/27/08  12:25pm

 #1718123


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   Message To: Reptictale92   In reference to Message Id: 1717846


 Considering A Tegu ~ Questions

Here ya go: LOL



My Boy:



My girl:



04/27/08  05:01pm

 #1718213


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   Message To: Herbivorous Herper   In reference to Message Id: 1718123


 Considering A Tegu ~ Questions

Those are some wonderful dragons. Send a baby my way. Mine is getting lonely.
04/27/08  06:38pm

 #1718244


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   Message To: Reptictale92   In reference to Message Id: 1718213


 Considering A Tegu ~ Questions

I would, but you really shouldn’t keep them together. They will fight :(
04/27/08  07:03pm

 #1718472


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   Message To: Herbivorous Herper   In reference to Message Id: 1718244


 Considering A Tegu ~ Questions

He is a male. I need a female. What type of dragons are those.
04/27/08  09:48pm

 #1718505


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   Message To: Reptictale92   In reference to Message Id: 1718472


 Considering A Tegu ~ Questions

Inland Bearded Dragons. You know not to house them together right? And the massive amount of commitment it takes for the babies to come? All hell breaks loose when they hatch.
04/27/08  10:26pm


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