3 Things You NEED To Know Before Getting A Tegu

tegus make wonderful pets. large nice and beautiful its no wonder why these guys are americas favorite big lizard.

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

On the fence if the tegu is the right pet for you? Check out this video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZuwiIxmj612hbM

[@jpslizards]

My wife said we have an extra room in the house and that she would like to see a baby in there making a mess and obviously we have to clean every single day and feed him every day and deal with all the expenses. I still don't know if she meant "let's have a baby" or "let's get a Tegu" .... 🤔

[@yannisjpekas1630]

She meant a baby Tegu pretty sure. Like 86.36%

[@Dinosaurthingything]

A tegu seems like a much better idea.

[@skirk248]

According to Clint's reptiles Tegus > children

[@madisondameron142]

Definitely a tegu

[@thedandywarlocks3996]

I have the appropriate lady bits and she absolutely means a baby tegu

[@terrellregina]

I love tegus, I have a golden tegu make, he is great. Tame “enough to hold and pet” an wLks on leash.

[@filmsagainstempires1388]

Do you have to feed them live chicks and mice?

[@angelbaby.7897]

@@filmsagainstempires1388 No, maybe when they're younger you can feed them a pinkie mouse once in a while but they rely mostly on insects like crickets, mealworms, roaches, etc, but you can give them a little turkey meat as a treat but as they are older they are primarily vegetables and fruits, so no live animals or anything! Don't worry

[@tbnrfrog4724]

Do they make good pets? I've been looking into them for a little while and they are really cool. How big are females roughly?

[@ventrexia]

@@tbnrfrog4724 how did it go? Did you get one in the meantime?

[@tbnrfrog4724]

@@ventrexia nope, maybe someday though..

[@snoodlefoots]

Great video, very no nonsense points, very informative Thank You very much, nice to see pet store peaceful temperment when they small,can to Turd status when they large an feeling itself, Thanks again

[@TrickyUtah]

I noticed after they reach full maturity and calm down after.

[@kristycartwright4743]

Early July I had one wander around in my backyard. He’s a very large black and white tegu. He is obviously lost. Although he makes me extremely nervous I call him and feed him everyday. Very unpredictable, I meet him halfway to give his meal. Not sure what to do, don’t want him to be hurt by someone. I call him Iggy. And he’s really growing on me.

[@rottweilerfun9520]

What did you end up doing ?

[@kristycartwright4743]

@@rottweilerfun9520 Iggy ended up being such a family member for his time with me. He could be a fisty little rascal but we both let our guards down. The neighbor called a college group that studies Tegus, and I cried when they trapped him and took him away. They let me stay in touch and he's growing and doing fine.

[@rottweilerfun9520]

@@kristycartwright4743, Thank you ! :)

[@ingridjohansan2098]

Your tegu bites seem to be him thinking that you are food. Tegus do become annoying pets during puberty (especially males) but they need a lot of food during this time Bc it is a time of growth. Maybe you can increase food intake? Also, one thing not mentioned was the amount of time necessary to achieve a very tame tegu. By this, I am saying that daily handling and interactions are the only way to get that “puppy” tame tegu. People want instant gratification, and tegus are not this. They need months of work put in before they are 100% comfy with you.

[@chriscatton705]

You are doing so much good for these animals by posting these REALLY informative videos. Nice work.

[@thatteguguy5725]

I have an Argentine Black and White Tegu they are awesome. He just grew out of a 50 gallon now he's in a 6' by 3' by 3'

[@weedwars8667]

Great video! I’m kind of jealous of your Tegus slow growth! LOL Mine won’t stop growing! LOL

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

I wish mine was all grown up already 😭

[@IrieRogue]

I was very pleased Pubba didn't go down for brumation this year. He sleeps on my belly every single night, I would have greatly missed that. Pubba is still going through his puberty, but the worst aspect is he will sometimes be moody and decide he needs some space. He has never bit me or done anything I would consider aggressive or defensive with me.

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Puberty is the biggest pain when owning a tegu. When my guy went through his it was the worst!!

[@ilovegunsandhuntingandradi5912]

I really want a tegu. I have done lots and lots of research on them, but I was wondering if there was something I should know that they don't tell you about.

[@tunkiyo]

Tegu's are also really smart. My girl legit bulldoze/broke 5 of her enclosures like the raptors in Jurassic Park she would find the weak points and smash it with her about until she was free. I eventually had to get a macaw cage to keep her in. She also went through 'teenage rage' in which I had to dodge her, though she calmed down for me.

[@lumitybug7457]

I couldn’t control my laughter 😂

[@jennotoetenel4012]

Same

[@wvmike7008]

I'm fortunate enough to live in the country. I have a freezer full of blue gill, wild turkey, frogs, etc. During trout season i got the roe sacs from everyone. I tell the turkey hunters i know that i will take their thighs, legs, hearts and livers (all parts usually not kept). During frog season i told all the giggers i would take thier tops (usually not kept). Then took my grandson fishing and caught pounds and pounds of tiny bluegills. Bag full of crayfish in freezer. Rabbit, squirrels and venison coming in the fall. Possibly beaver, fox and raccoon. Blackberries, raspberries, grapes, melons, and paw paws grow on our property. All pesticide free. It doesn't have to cost a lot to feed them if you live rurally and are willing to work a bit. We freeze everyrhing for a month before feeding to kill any possible parasites. Her favorites are fish, frog, grapes and turkey but she eats just about anything she is offered. Still need cash for lights, bulbs, heaters etc, supplements/vitamins, some fruits/veg and vet.

[@jdandkikisExotics]

i ghot a tegu a few days ago so far he has been very flighty and whenever i get close runs to the nearest hide i hope soon after he gets used to the enclosure and stuff he gets better

[@spencerwagner903]

You need to leave any new reptile alone in the enclosure for at least a week or more before you try to interact with them. He’s running cuz he’s stressed from the change, give him two or three weeks without messing with him- maybe don’t go in at ALL unless it’s to spot clean and feed- and then check on him and slowly start interacting. That should help at least

[@ChrisChurch161]

You can freeze dry fish and chicken for longer storage options that also is cheaper. Hop on a friend’s/charter boat and get in the water. Good enough for you and them.

[@jess-sweetheartt8820]

Great video, Nothing really like this on the net, so awesome job. 100% gonna share as had alot of inquires of ppl wanting tegus. The only thing i wish u'd included is how much they sleep, we didnt know this and was disappointing to start with but u learn to live with it lol

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

They are sleepy dudes for sure. Especially when babies. I felt mine was only awake for a couple hours a day.

[@nomacehualpoyohuanv6075]

@@Dakotahblueexotics hi I was wondering if I should be worried because my tegu fell and did the flip to the back type of fall and I was wondering do u think shes fine ? Or can something be broken?

[@lydiahilles31]

@@nomacehualpoyohuanv6075 i need and update on this old post and call a vet next time youtubers are trolls

[@christophercampbell9634]

I had a gold tegu as my 2nd reptile, had no idea how to take care of it. Neither did the pet store owner I got it from. It was mean as hell. And now I understand why 😓 “I was only 15” however. I raise several reptiles now and breed a few. They’re awesome little guys and I’ve even opened my wife up to the life of reptile keeping ! “ this woman was scared of bearded dragons 😂” now she can play with ball pythons

[@rhysme423]

I heard gold tegus are nasty little buggers

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

Wow, I wasn't expecting that intro theme song 😁

[@Gekko3s]

I love this video so much. Thanks

[@AllyYoko]

watching this out of context makes it sound like you have very weird parental advices for 2 year old children XD

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

I'm afraid I have no experience to make a care guide for toddlers lol

[@AllyYoko]

@@Dakotahblueexotics Idk to ME it seems legit, My nephew is almost 2 so I can try and get back to you. I'm just not so sure about him having to sleep half a year without being fed but we figure it out!

[@Scales13]

The backdrop joke was really good man. Great info to!

[@TheOtomeBug]

Awsome video as always. I do wonder have you tried target training? I’ve seen a few people do that with tegu when they feed and it seams to work. I haven’t gotten to try it yet though because I won’t be getting a a tegu until I get a bigger house. Lol.

[@alk3myst]

I captured a 3 or so foot Golden Tegu in my backyard as a kid. It was pestering neighbors. I traded it to a pet shop to get supplies for my gerbils, guinea pigs and fish around 12 years old. I would also go to the everglades and catch yellow and red rat snakes to trade. The Tegu was insane. The pet shop dropped a mouse and the thing nearly jumped out of their tank to catch it mid air and was still pissed off.

[@kassyvaldez1015]

If your tegu's mean you probaly need your 3rd gym badge so he can have respect for you.

[@timothyhoward6112]

This dudes use of his hands makes me feel like he's laying down some fire.

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

😎😎😎

[@lydiahilles31]

I adopted mine older from people who kept it in a cage way to small… now hes outside walking, he roams the house, he seems so so happy now that hes not in his prison, hes cuddly loves scratches, however my issue with him in variety in diet, he will only eat chicken breast (cut to safe size no bones) i recently started rolling the chicken in raw egg because he wouldnt lick it up by itself, but ive offered bannanas tomatoes carrots a bunch of things that i read where safe but he just goes for the chicken only. Any advice on how to entice hin to eat more? Maybe hes older then i thought(hes 2.5-3 ft) he has a vet appointment the 9th for some help with everything and make sure hes A okay. For a guy we just got who was left in a a small awairium for years hes so sweet and it makes my heart so happy to see him move and explore. Please dont be negative ive done everything i can read about, my boyfriends building him a big cage. We just got him about a week or two ago. This was purly for him and i have knowledge on lots of reptiles just not this kind 😅

[@thejerseyherper5320]

Great video man, your tips were great and I love seeing Hobbes eat

[@reed.s1348]

I have a bearded dragon lizard so when I saw number 3 I was like "I think I know the struggle of not seeing them cause my lizard will eat sleep 1 day and the run around the house and sleep for 3 or 4 days

[@orcinusxx4776]

Haven't even found a breeder that sells tegus, but I already ordered a 8×4×6 grow tent. It'll take a forth of my bedroom, but I'm willing to make that sacrifice.

[@zyncarla]

Blues, reds, b/w, golds all localities. The “morphs” the main stream breeders push are just crosses that these breeders want to name like their ball python genes lol

[@gnukerd8498]

Love your videos and content. Although the intro music sounds like a PBS special.

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

You go something against pbs? Auther was the shit!

[@gnukerd8498]

Dbcb Exotics Arthur was pretty dope. Can you just use the Arthur theme song for your intro? “What a wonder day to play!”

[@KimFusedFPV]

Nice video, thanks for opening my eyes some more. Might need a pass on this lizard, dang.

[@mikefranklin70]

Get some cat grooming gloves. Or if you can find them. Barb wire gloves, although they may damage the mouth a bit. They are reinforced with metal.

[@brainrottedindividual]

ok. still want one.

[@mmcbeth22]

just got to your KZbin like what you said. Tegu would be my second lizard i had . looking to get one in a year or 2 looking to no more about Tegu

[@Gypsyxotic]

Great video! I just subscribed to you and will look at more of your videos!

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Glad you enjoyed the content!

[@thephenomenalone3381]

I have a tegu he’s got a whole room in the my house to him self

[@unchartedwild2166]

Have probably dropped over 5k on everything for my tegu over 6 years, people never believe me at shows just thinking "it's just a big lizard"

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Big lizard=Big bucks

[@zyncarla]

We have 7 dogs 6 snakes a tegu two beardies and two large African side neck turtles id say we go through 5k in just good every 6 months >

[@thedandywarlocks3996]

Still less then I've spent on my dogs 😅 Once my furry creatures have gone via the way of the rainbow bridge, I plan on trying to talk my hubby into a tegu. No barking, no shedding, no whining when it's food time and the food hasn't shown up at the moment he desires it. I know I know, but a girl can dream

[@odinson4793]

Has anyone tried feeding their tegus cat and dog food? I’ve read in a few places that it’s a good way to feed them. The premium stuff with all the organs and bone and stuff included

[@jacobk5062]

Probably wouldn’t hurt but definitely should not be a staple

[@terrellregina]

I get mixed feelings because some say it’s ok but others say absolutely not. My tegu is very picky he will not eat anything else but eggs and mice. I try a lot of stuff an finally he ate shrimp and super worms

[@Ricardo2.0]

Cat food is the only thing I can get my baby tegu to eat right now, so cat food it is

[@houndgirl7365]

Idk if you figured this out or not, but here is my experience as both a retired vet tech and tegu scale baby keeper. First look at the ingredients my wife and I both went through the "raw dog food" stage and let me tell you the only brand that we were comfortable enough with ingredients wise was instincts but with rabbit. Not only did a small bag cost a lot of money, but it only covered 3 feedings it's just not worth it. 2nd thing is go to the Asian market there you can get chicken hearts and livers its more lean and has more protein than say a thigh, but still add supplements. Occasionally feed them frozen thawed rodents live prey is great from them and some stores will even sell can of snails. Over all enrich them with various foods staying on a fatty food or just eating dog food isn't the best. Sometimes we will feed our boy a cracked eggs sometimes it's boiled for a few minutes Occasionally we will crack it on a salad raw, will mix in the shell, and really mix the concoction because some tegus don't like their veggies xD. Either way it's not the best way to do dog food...cat food I would say was even borderline for us as well just have to really look at the contents of the product and see how much salt and other additives are in there. For a cat it might be okay, but a lizard eh they are more sensitive and process food differently.

[@alisaurus8254]

My tegu has a dog kennel turned into an inclosure❤😂my scale puppy

[@leo-elperro]

Nesecito este video traducido por favor!!!

[@grimmreaver9355]

Basically a queen size bed with box spring size terrarium.

[@matthewassenti3950]

i got wild caught black white tegu . Didn't know it was wild card until I realized it's Orange belly. It only eats micee for me. offered everything else should this be a concern also aggressive. should i be worried?

[@yolandaedwards6389]

Thank youuuu

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

🤠

[@anthonyiodice]

8x4x4 is bigger than most pickup truck beds

[@chappelloutdoors8817]

Well... thanks I’m not getting a tegu now 😥

[@lordbepis5971]

Good you found out now before you got it and realized too late you wouldn’t be able to care for it.

[@cindietheridge1261]

Do you have a breeder to recommend getting a nice tegu from ?

[@susanmartin3762]

Was that a stargazer lizard in your introduction? It sure look like one. Clint from Clint's reptiles went to a trade show and he showed us one of the most spectacular, but incredibly expensive lizard called the Stargazer. The only thing missing were the wings. That animal looked just like a dragon. A Drogo Dragon like in Game of Thrones. There is another Dragon movie that had a beautiful female in it. I think her name was Sapphire but I can't remember. Anyway if that is a stargazer oh my goodness with Clint love to see that. All right I've liked and subscribed. Back to you Tagu video

[@DoctorPepper4]

Wow I’m so sorry to hear about hat your going threw, but not all tegus go under and yes it’s possible my red tegu never ever went down ever. But couldn’t breed him actually never bread him. Yes they go threw tegu puberty but after thing was three months they come right back down all my tegus are tamed looks like he is just cage aggressive to me. I never feed my tegus in their enclosure I pick them up and carry them to their feeding spot my tub lolol. I live in Florida my tegus are kept outside in the winter lol yes the two weeks of could weather we get I only bring the red one in cause he won’t hibernate at all. Don’t know why spoke to other people and breeders and they all came up with the same thing I did since he was a house pet and never or probably even woken up while trying to hibernate he not use to it but the one thing he does right is he won’t eat for like three to four days while temps drop here in south Florida. Best of luck love all your videos and keep them coming. Trying to get into boas but still scared lolol any tips?

[@polishalien6971]

How to properly supplement tegu's food? What doses and how many times a week?(viramins, calcium) I was thinking about getting a tegu

[@spencerwagner903]

The care guide I found said twice a week and to dust the food so I’m not sure on an exact dose but would guess that if it covers the food ok then it’s probably enough

[@haileecamacho4491]

great video

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Thank you!

[@gabrieltriplett8981]

I’ll be moving to Southern California soon I know the weather there is a lot different than Ohio where I’m currently located in terms of season changes. Do you recommend me stimulating a brumation period for my tegu?

[@undoindogro3898]

LMAO the attic grow tent tegu setup

[@torquess454]

Good point on the brumation! I don’t look forward to my beardies brumation either,

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Never a fun day.

[@apss5736]

aw i love tegus but i dont have the time or space for one

[@rottweilerfun9520]

Look into some good motorcycle gloves.

[@sandraezesky5310]

👍💕🦎

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

🤠

[@nickw8616]

My dad used to have a iguana and I now have a corn snake raptor leopard gecko and getting a tegu soon he is so hesitant because iguanas get so aggressive and can switch so fast 😂

[@ElLenadorLA]

8 month brumation! 😳 Do they even remember you when they’re done??

[@eduardoo3207]

Lol you have him in a grow tent you growing weed back there in the attic??

[@AdamOutlaw87]

You can tame even the most hatefull as hell brutal Tegu's though. Truthfully if you pick your tegu up everytime there in there pissy moods it breaks them and theystop that aggression cause yourshowing them your not afraid if a tegu knows your scared your done u must pick it up never give the tegu what it wants or it will continue to try and dominate. Yourshowing them who is boss evertime you get them when there fighting without hurting them dont take that wrong u should never hurt your tegu or any living thing for that matter but tegus pick-up on your not afraid and you will pick them up no matter how bad your tegu is being. There so smart compared to what people think. Theyhave to be the smartest lizard there is but i have seen very mean as hell tegus get tamed quickly when the owners are simply not afraid and willing to take that leap of faith thattheycan control there tegu. There strong yes butnot thatdamn strong. Its there nails i feel can hurt you if you dont keep them under control. Bites should not happen though any real Lizard owner knows how to quicky and safely subdue a lizard without injury and safely. Enough times of proving to the tegu you can handle him in any situation then thats justthat much faster he becomes a tame little guy

[@user-cg4hx1kp5r]

I really want to get a tegu because there big and hunt like little dinosaurs 😂 but when people say that there so big and like 4 ft and stuff but when I see pics and all they dont look THAT big. Or do you think I should stick to my first choice the blue tree monitor

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

A tegu will be alot easier as far as care goes for them. Blue trees can be tricky

[@rosteezek7668]

Blue tree monitors are very hard to care for

[@user-cg4hx1kp5r]

@@rosteezek7668 no way someone just told me

[@rosteezek7668]

@@user-cg4hx1kp5r?

[@marshy1499]

It takes time to tame these kids down.. I'm mean hours and hours .Also, to set up properly, it's not just space it's expensive..

[@HammboneBob]

Nice beard, how long does it take to grow out?

[@vixtion9180]

When I do get a tegu I want one when they are like a green head watch the tiny baby grow into my big boi

[@2023BeTheChange]

Great Video! Raptor George says hellO!

[@tonybryant2767]

And let's just be honest a dog bite especially a pitbull or a german shepherd could be 10x more devastating then a tegu bite and people keep those dogs alot

[@kennynyc1555]

how hard are the bites

[@ToxikDnB544]

Assuming i have the resources indefinatley for both, which is the better personality? Asian water monitor or B&W Tegu?

[@ChapoRR]

Love the hair bro 💪👌

[@theaudacity5791]

Tegu are Yuuuuuucccckkkk

[@tdoyr2119]

The tanks for tegus are like half the size of my room or more

[@shaneengle1616]

And what was that thing you have em in I heard u say you didn't have room then u said this thing is in the building so I wasn't sure

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

The building just doesnt work out unfortunately. It runs at around 86 in the summer which is way to hot for most of our geckos. I see how it could be confusing.

[@MrLouisecurrie]

my tegu is 3ft with a bright red and yellow spotted belly is this normal colours?

[@JDOUG757]

I just watched a video of a lady getting her tongue bit by one of these, how bad do you think the bite was?

[@brooke7405]

I got my tegu about a year ago and she is crazy now I’m trying to figure out how to get her more friendly and I’m already working on getting her a bigger enclosure she gets attention very often but she is very aggressive with food and she pulls it away if anyone is nearby I’ll wear a glove or something to get her food bowl out and she will sometimes bite it and won’t let go how can I make her more tame

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Idk mine does the same lol

[@sarahwolfate]

When I move I want to get a tegu instead of a dog or a bearded dragon

[@thugnasty5289]

You look like Chris Ramsay’s son or something

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

2rd!

[@rosteezek7668]

Do you mean 2nd wtf is 2rd serd!?? 😂😂

[@chungz1977]

I thought that when he said that is two year old was is son and that he kept him in a six foot enclosure,xd

[@Freekniggers]

05:00 video proof of you punching your tegu.

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

3th

[@mybasementproject2694]

Have my baby Tegu in a 8 by 2 by 2 and 1/2

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Nice, plenty of room to explore.

[@Angie_bae]

I love fat ugly things cause most are the most sweetest and loving animals. Don’t judge a book by its cover

[@toddbennett7157]

LOL. I'm not gonna say it. I'm NOT GONNA SAY IT!!! 🤣😂😆

[@Ricardo2.0]

Lol but tegus are beautiful, eye of the beholder I guess

[@tonybryant2767]

Bro I built a big ass cage for my tegu for less then a hundred dollars its 8ft by 5 cage is not a big deal

[@alxcuevas8692]

Do u have any pics? I just got a tegu and was obviously misinformed by the breeder and need help

[@toddbennett7157]

You know how some people get all excited and "embellish".

[@monsterkajiu1912]

first one here!!!

[@L3H11]

Terms of food if you're on a diet just eat the same food as your tegu

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Very true. 😂

[@TrickyUtah]

Don't forget the part where they take more money then your gf

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Oh dont worry, we did a whole ass video on it lol

[@broCanEdit]

Fun Fact your not on your full screen your looking at the commentz

[@thee1theeonlyy]

I definitely should of watched some of your videos before I fell in love with my nile at a exotic pet expo lol(he's been with me for almost a year now and loves to escape his enclosure he was dubbed Crusoe, hes a dick but he allows me to clean his enclosure and feed him with ease and will follow me not sure if it's out of the closest thing to reptilian affection he can muster or if he thinks I smell like supper lol).

[@exclusivejennifer]

Do you sell any diamond back terrapin?

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

We do not.