Reptile Forum, Reptile Classifieds - CaptiveBred

[sushi]

i was thinking of getting a baby tegu soon, and i was wondering if anyone had one or had experience with them ? and if you do , could you just tell me about how to care for them , and how tamed they can be ?

also if you do own one could you post some pictures of your enclosure please

thanks..
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bearded dragon/ 0.1.0

crested gecko/ 0.1.0

[Ailurus]

they get pretty big and you are going to need a viv at least 5 foot long
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Tom

Snakes: :Pantherophis: :Coelognathus: :Lampropeltis: :Heterodon: :Antaresia:
Lizards: :Rhacodactylus: :Pogona: :Goniurosaurus:

http://www.youtube.com/user/Ailurus27

[sushi]

the problem isnt the viv , i can build my own and it will be secure, its just my mum thinks their going to be untamed and dangerous towards people...im just trying to convince her otherwise
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bearded dragon/ 0.1.0

crested gecko/ 0.1.0

[Stuart]

The reds and also the black and whites usually become very tame indeed.The goldens can remain nervous and even aggressive..if you are getting ababy it may be skittish but they normally calm down very quickly with regular handling..make sure you support them very well as most hate being lifted off the ground,mine does anyway..
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[Ailurus]

if you want reds or balck and whites they sell them at waterlife exotic plant and pet centre near heathrow.

http://www.exoticplantandpetcentre.co.uk
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Tom

Snakes: :Pantherophis: :Coelognathus: :Lampropeltis: :Heterodon: :Antaresia:
Lizards: :Rhacodactylus: :Pogona: :Goniurosaurus:

http://www.youtube.com/user/Ailurus27

[7109]

i can gladly say i work with two red tegu's about a year old i have put a deposit down on the male and he's mine they are about a ft and abit they are tame just dont dangle your fingers infront of them in the viv once they are out they are fine if i can find out how to put video links on here ill show you him feeding any 1 wanting to help drop me a message cheers.
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Leopard Geckos
Common Boas
Black Rat Snake
Royal Python
Fire bellied Toads
And a Nutty Staffy

[Johelian]

I have 2 tegus and they are my favourite "pet" lizard Black & White argentines (T.merianae) and reds (T.rufescens) will need 8ft vivs (or around 24sqft of floorspace) when they are fully grown, as they can max out at around 5ft, but they are generally very mellow as adults. Baby tegus can be very nervous (as already mentioned), but as they get older and larger they can become more confident. Plenty of interaction with them as they grow should ensure that they are happy around people - they have a better reputation as a larger "pet" lizard than many other, more popular, species.

Have a look at some of the vids on www.thetegu.com - you may have to search back through some of the older posts. They can become quite tame, but, like all animals, they can have their "off-days". I have a 4ft adult who is usually lovely, but who can occasionally have his moments - usually when free-roaming outside. I wouldnt ever want to be without them though.

I have a caresheet on my site - www.freewebs.com/johelian , if its any help

[7109]

nice johe i bet they loadsa fun! mine is only a year old about foot and a half im just waiting for my viv a 6ft by 2x2 then move him into a bigger one in the future. good luck with them
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Leopard Geckos
Common Boas
Black Rat Snake
Royal Python
Fire bellied Toads
And a Nutty Staffy

[Mememe]

As stu says, they're all scared of heights
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