Moving My Tegu To His Adult Enclosure

[@RoseCityReptilesTX]

Love the black rocks on the basking area. Also the other rocks you added will help with shedding! This enclosure is perfect!

[@Standalone062790]

👀How do the rocks help with shedding?? 🤔

[@ProfessorHerp]

A lot of reptiles use rough surfaces (really any surfaces but rough surfaces are most helpful) to rub off their shed.

[@Emma-wi8ri]

Aw he looks so tiny in that huge cage so cute

[@ProfessorHerp]

Haha fast forward to now where his poops are the size he was in this video

[@marshacampbell341]

He so adorable I want a tegu so bad. But can't afford one right now. Maybe in the future I can

[@Falc0nBullet]

Mad respect for you. I see so many people have tegus in small enclosures when they’re grown and this little guy has plenty of space

[@forberh]

Thank god, finally a video where someone has provided an adequate amount of space for a reptile! This made me so happy to watch. I've seen "professionals" adopt neglected reptiles, only to subject them to same type of environment. So happy to have found this video. It really does restore my faith a wee bit. Great job guys, loving it.

[@ProfessorHerp]

Thanks! Doing a 10x10' outdoor enclosure for him come spring!

[@chiefchick]

Frapuccino is gorgeous! And his new place looks awesome! Good job!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

this thing is awesome!

[@rackemwells]

During this entire video, I was anticipating an adult or at least a juvenile to be introduced to his new kick ass setup. While surprised when I saw the little guy, I guess I wasn't disappointed. lol

[@foxylilmimi]

loooove this i want a tegu so bad but def waiting til i can provide him with something this nice

[@LonghornInOmaha]

Very nice! Love Animal Plastics enclosures. We have 2 T-20s, with another one on order and an A-25 on order for our monkey tailed skinks. Can't beat their customization options. The only down side is the wait time, but most people already know that going into the ordering process. Thanks for sharing! 🦎👍

[@ProfessorHerp]

The waits not a problem if you plan ahead! They also will compensate you if they take longer than expected. Great company.

[@J.Garner88]

Nice looking puppy.

[@MasterChiefFLY]

wow that is one big enclosure! i’m sure he likes it a lot

[@jarendiakis1032]

Also frappuccinos is so cool plus love the setup

[@Repti-verse]

I built my tegus adult enclosure! He will move in in a couple weeks.

[@hisnamewasrocco]

Wow thats a massive enclosure. Frap looks lost!! What a lucky tegu! Just subbed as I'm thinking of getting a tegu myself.

[@ProfessorHerp]

They are such a great reptile to keep! Just make sure you give them plenty of room since they get big :)

[@hisnamewasrocco]

Professor Herp I have been doing a lot of research before I get one and I know how big they get. Love your enclosure!

[@charmchi6161]

Everything came together really well!

[@ProfessorHerp]

Thanks!

[@victoriadevers7503]

He's sooooo adorable!

[@fycanlycan8146]

nice terrarium - I'm going to build one

[@babsjonson1107]

Thanks Professor, keep up the good work

[@Squeeze.S1k]

Thank you for the amazing video, i just wanted to ask do you have a humidifier to constantly maintain 60-80% humidity? And shouldnt the hygrometer be kept in the middle of the enclosure to be a bit more accurate? Would really appreciate your reply🙏

[@matthewhart1302]

Looks fantastic. My only comment would be to possibly anchor the rocks or go all the way to the bottom. One that side could burrow under the large one and if it shifted could be an issue. Overall it looks fantastic though!

[@ProfessorHerp]

Yeah I have thought about that in regards to the rocks. Not sure how to anchor them though. I figured he will be growing quickly and once he is bigger the rocks should not be an issue.

[@yourcrazyrobot3357]

where is the link to the hide basking/spot, that looks awsome and I would love to get one

[@cressyhoward3178]

I bought the 8ft beast enclosure from Dragonhaus! I actually assembled it, by myself. It was a bitch to do, but possible. I am 5ft 3! I would NOT suggest anyone to assemble an enclosure this size, by themselves!!! I thought I was going to snap the top in half when putting it on! All bad!! I dropped it on my leg, it slid down my leg, and cut me up pretty bad. I ended up looking like I had an extra ankle, that was on my right foot!! It is enormous! I have it in my bedroom, beside my bearded dragon's enclosure! The new enclosure only has visibility in the front, so it doesn't stress out my beardie, Bowzer! My tegu, Daizya is a beast! Her current enclosure is is 8ft tall 4ft wide and 6ft long. I don't like it, because it is so tall and it makes her feel uneasy. I sit down on the floor before engaging with her in that enclosure, so she is at eye level with me and doesn't think I am a predator swooping down to get her!! I just need to install the lighting, so I can finish the interior, "decorating!"

[@ronpoolman1]

The breeder I got my blue Tegu from said no belly heat . Said it could make them steryl. They recommended just top basking. 130 degrees seems a little hot .. .

[@ProfessorHerp]

130 is right in range. 125-135 is what most adults do well in.

[@robertwatt6593]

Love this set up

[@torquess454]

Wow you’re lil dood looks stoked!

[@SNguyen330]

Great job

[@ProfessorHerp]

Thank you!

[@hunorhermann9586]

How big this enclousure? I wanted to ask once, why is the hide place under the warming place? I think that doesnt provide some different temperature zones for the tegus!

[@babsjonson1107]

OK Professor, that doesn’t sound too bad. How is it to clean, is it hard to get all the way in the back is it not a big deal to take care of all that substrate?

[@ProfessorHerp]

I would say it is somewhat difficult to get into the back of the enclosure. More so just uncomfortable but doable. Making the enclosure bioactive, at least semi with isopods and such, will help with cleaning.

[@roberttrembath3670]

Professor Herp can you show a video of him now in this enclosure?

[@babsjonson1107]

Hey Dr. can you give an update on the T 100, how is it handling? How do you like it since you’ve had it for a while? How is it to clean? How does the tegu like it?

[@ProfessorHerp]

Holding up great! Only issue is my Tegu will push up against the glass sometimes and that wears on the nobs that keep the glass locked in place. Those can be replaced pretty cheaply though. I really like the unit. AP makes good enclosures. I definitely think you could achieve much of the same with a grow tent (which is much cheaper) but if you have some extra money the look and feel of the T100 is much better and more appealing.

[@madisongoodin7741]

Hey so after seeing your video we decided to go with an ap cage for our blue tongue skink, but I needed some clarification! Do the cages come default with inside mounted lights or is there something I need to select to get that??

[@ProfessorHerp]

I honestly forget. I would call AP and ask. They are very helpful. I modified this from the original design so I forget which aspects were standard and which were not.

[@miahlansky5550]

Y does the top bend easily when you was putting lights wires out??

[@lucalarsson3478]

Make sure the rocks are touching the floor or another rock so the tegu won’t dig under it and crush itself, but honestly, amazing enclosure

[@ProfessorHerp]

Thank you :)

[@MK-lk4xk]

Im looking into getting my own Animal Plastics enclosure for my tegu, since he's going to need a full size enclosure within the next 1-2 years (he's still small an currently in a 40 gallon breeder tank). And i was wondering which customization choices you made on your enclosure that allowed for the easier installation of your light fixtures? Also: I love your content and i always look forward to watching your videos!

[@ProfessorHerp]

Thank you! Really appreciate the complement! Would you have discord or an email (something I can contact you at)? I can send you my first and last name and Animal Plastics can tell you the exact customization I ordered over the phone/email. I will also check if I have my order slip somewhere. Cannot remember exactly what the customization names are off the top of my head.

[@kipthejeweler]

How long have you had him in the forty gallon I want one but don’t know where to get them at

[@ProfessorHerp]

Most pet stores have them in stores and online.

[@RestlessKano]

@@ProfessorHerp I was curious what customization options you went with?

[@RoyceW]

Hi Prof, I'm looking at getting a female tegu myself in the future using a 6x3x3, I was just wondering if I could still use the 14% UV lights or would it be better to drop down to a 12%? Also could you explain why you use a basking light and a flood light? Thank you, great video btw👌

[@ProfessorHerp]

Hi Royce! If you do not have a solarmeter to measure uv, use Arcadia's distance recommendations: 12%: 12"-15" from the reptiles back, 14%: 15"+ from reptiles back. Is your second question about using the uv light+floodlight? I did that for a bit to increase uvb at the basking spot but all sockets are now floodlights: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ2mp3WqZ5tnrKs

[@jarendiakis1032]

Mine is really dark in color right now will it lighten up over time or will he always have that dark color

[@officialdoughbae675]

Did you use wood sealer on wood?

[@bittenofffleshhreptiles9736]

Looks amazing man🤘🤘

[@ProfessorHerp]

Thank you! Feel free to sub if you enjoyed!

[@KillahReptiles]

Would they be able to do 2 feet tall?? I wanna stacc cages

[@RoseCityReptilesTX]

Who produced Frapachino?

[@ProfessorHerp]

Laura Roberts! I believe Frap and Cy (Jen's Tegu from FB) are brothers.

[@RoseCityReptilesTX]

@@ProfessorHerp very cool! We have a couple from Laura as well.

[@Lariat5.0]

Does he use the restroom in his enclosure ? and if so how do you clean it? Also on last thing How often do you clean his Enclosure? :)

[@jdandkikisExotics]

What size does a fully grown adult need

[@ProfessorHerp]

enclosure? 8x4x4 feet minimum in my opinion. Even that is on the smaller side.

[@alexsturtz4659]

What was the reasoning behind the center brace on the glass.?

[@ProfessorHerp]

the one running along the roof?

[@forty-glocc]

That cage isn't too big for such a little guy? I was always under the impression to big of enclosures may stress the animal. Anyways I'm thinking about getting the T3 from Animal plastics. Its 36Lx24Wx12H for an adult male albino hognose. I really wanted to go with a Vision but that extra 100$ seems rough, but it is shorter which I want. Its 28" across rather than 36". How is the quality of these enclosures?

[@ProfessorHerp]

I don't think there's a enclosure building company out there that can compete with Animal Plastics. Their price is by far the lowest and they make excellent enclosures. Only negative is their long lead time. I spent a lot of time looking around recently and no one compares to them. As for the enclosure size, a 8x4x4 is relatively small for a Tegu enclosure. I would say that is the minimum. Obviously when I put him in here he was tiny, but there's no reason the space should stress them out. He shot up in size pretty quick as well from this time. I usually put most of my animals into their adult enclosures pretty quickly as babies. Maybe a couple weeks in something smaller to observe their behaviors. Sometimes I'll go longer but nothing extreme.

[@ProfessorHerp]

Also, if you call AP they can make custom adjustments to the enclosure size to make it to your liking.

[@Cho7fr]

Yo let me know what’s that instrumental at 7:07 🔥🔥🔥

[@ProfessorHerp]

what about it?

[@kaptainkpop6750]

Can a white throat monitor fit in this?

[@ProfessorHerp]

I would think you would want bigger. They'll be more active than a Tegu and a bit bigger in size (especially if male).

[@slaterhtx7219]

At what size would you suggest moving them to their adult enclosure?

[@blobmanyaa9350]

do you use a fogger or just spray the cage

[@ProfessorHerp]

This is how: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpXLd399eN1rfsU

[@IsabellaKateT]

I have an enclosure from the same place 8*4*4 just different model how much soil/sand bags did you use?

[@ProfessorHerp]

Hmmm. Been awhile. Maybe like 24 bags of top soil, 12 play sand.

[@IsabellaKateT]

@@ProfessorHerp thank you! I did a lot more math then I needed a few hours ago to figure it out and ended with 25 bags of soil and 11 bags so pretty close to what you did! Thank you again!

[@sadcat2994]

Do I really have to get an enclosure this big for my tegu I have a really small house

[@ziariakagler7292]

Sad cat for a baby no you don’t have to get something. This Big but for a adult tegu it best if it’s a big cage like this or use a 8 ft quic tent the these guys get huge if you say you have a real small house maybe use your garage if you dont use your Garage for your car or anything but make sure it’s a closed in garage or maybe total free roam and let it live in a closet like the tegu called McGiver or something like that or you can keep it outdoors in a enclosure

[@sadcat2994]

Ziaria Kagler mk ty

[@ziariakagler7292]

Your sure very welcome

[@ziariakagler7292]

What does mk stands for

[@ProfessorHerp]

Yes a 8x4x4 minimum and even that is probably to small and requires ample free roam time for more stretching and exercise.

[@calebsully2588]

Is that enclosure big enough for him to live there his whole life?

[@ProfessorHerp]

yes, with free roam time and outdoor "adventures" that is.

[@SamirCCat]

@@ProfessorHerp I doubt this is 8x4x4?? It looks smaller, but cameras can be decieving. Also, why don't you have any plants in there? Just curious!

[@ProfessorHerp]

Definitely 8'x4'x4'. Plants seem nice but most my Tegu will destroy. Maybe one day when I have extra money I can experiment with adding plants.

[@SamirCCat]

@@ProfessorHerp Oh, good! Maybe you can plant things he'll eat? I just think the extra oxygen might be a good addition, but you can experiment with that when you want!

[@radblook9363]

@@ProfessorHerp plant nerd (and reptile lover) here, was just thinking about how great it would look if you got some command hooks or hooked suction cups and hung some pothos in there. It's a very easy vining plant , and you can keep the vines up and out of the way of reptilian destroyers. Some other plant options would be bromeliads (like neoregelia) that you could mount on cork and hang to keep them out of Frappuccino's way (adorable name, btw). Just make sure you get them from somewhere like Josh's frogs so they don't have pesticides on them!

[@MechaVivi]

What customs did you do to install basking bulbs and lighting? I am planning on purcashing one of these for my tegu.

[@ProfessorHerp]

I called them to place my order. I believe if you do the same and mention my name (John Aromando) they can bring up my order and tell you.

[@skrimpgod]

How long did it take for you to receive it? I’ve heard they can take almost a year to ship.

[@ProfessorHerp]

lol they can. This one took 6-8 months. Forget exactly.

[@jace369]

With the heating temp being perfect does he still hibernate for months, because I don't really want mine to hibernate.

[@ProfessorHerp]

Brumation is not well understood. Temps do not seem to be the decider though, more of a mixture of things. Ultimately, I would let your Tegu decide what is best for him/her. If your Tegu brumates, just let it happen :)

[@johnhuysentruyt8644]

did you install your own lighting fixtures?

[@ProfessorHerp]

No AP installed these.

[@michael-ik5db]

if I could have any lizard, it would probably be a tegu

[@resavy9273]

You got all the lizards now all you need is a flying squirrel

[@ProfessorHerp]

Any links to one for purchase? kappa

[@MrPeter924]

Great video great work woodworking pets reptile enclosure.

[@instantlyblank7700]

Would this be suitable for a reticulated python or a Burmese python? U know something big enough for a 15-20 ft snake?

[@ProfessorHerp]

I have never owned a snake. Cannot say. Try asking Dbcb Exotics. He knows much more than me in relation to that.

[@sabledragonrook]

Maybe I missed it, but did you seal the seams? Just wondering if that's necessary on a T100 with aquarium sealant or anything.

[@ProfessorHerp]

I thought I said something in the video but if not, they send you sealant to use. Just seal all the seams except the top. Some people will only go half way up the sides as well.

[@joshuatempleton9556]

@@ProfessorHerp you need to seal the entire enclosure including the top as that is where most heat humidity escaes and you can use cork or rubber stopper drilled through, cut in half and then placed over the cord and pushed into the hole. that way you can adjust without having to reseal .

[@ProfessorHerp]

I have no humidity issues and Animal Plastics recommends not sealing the top. No reason for me to do so currently :) Thanks!

[@joshuatempleton9556]

@@ProfessorHerp the instructions you held up said completely seal the cage i did not see where it said only seal part of it.

[@ProfessorHerp]

Bottom of 1:55. "We don't recommend sealing the top of the cage, it is really unnecessary."

[@Bossdog91]

How's the lighting work? I'm actually ordering from them and when adding extra it just says fluorescent lights which is good but is there a place for basking light like yours or does it come like that ?

[@ProfessorHerp]

it is a customization. Just call them. Give them my name "John Aromando" and ask what lighting I ordered.

[@Bossdog91]

@@ProfessorHerp I actually ordered from them, with everything going on might take a bit longer to receive but in all I'm very happy with the customizations it's going to be an amazing set up I can't wait. Your set up is what gave me the idea love what you've done with yours

[@GolfWisdom1]

How often must you feed a argentine tegu?

[@ProfessorHerp]

can range quite a bit and depends on age. I feed my 3 year old 2 reptilinks per feeding x3 a week.

[@benford6474]

What the the tray you used for the large water bowl

[@ProfessorHerp]

Cat litter box

[@noranawa4loans]

Spoiled baby! Soooo awesome!

[@masonsanimals2161]

Where did you get the wooden basking spot

[@ProfessorHerp]

facebook.com/CountryScalesNTails/

[@kenadeekaplan8073]

I would like to get one of those basking spot things who much was it

[@ProfessorHerp]

I forgot the price but reach out to: facebook.com/CountryScalesNTails/ and he can assist you!

[@sizzlingsnowboarder5050]

Do u know if u can stack two of these enclosures on top of each other

[@ProfessorHerp]

I believe so but ask about how much weight one can hold.

[@jaxattack7b198]

Would a 6 foot be enough for a tegu?

[@ProfessorHerp]

length? Id go 8 feet truly. Even that's smaller than id like.

[@jaxattack7b198]

Thanks

[@samuelmcginnis3483]

This is so nice

[@arthurarthur6813]

Impressive !

[@joeiglesia272]

can u please tell me the size of the hide box

[@ProfessorHerp]

48x24x18" roughly

[@cliff1117]

How long did it take for you to receive the AP Cage?

[@ProfessorHerp]

I believe roughly 4/5 months for me. For the T100, I hear 3-6 months for the most part from others.

[@countryacademy9053]

I want to order this cage but they're showing 18-26 lead time....

[@ProfessorHerp]

Look at: thedragonhaus.com/ Close to AP pricing but way short lead times.

[@sizzlingsnowboarder5050]

When should I switch my tegu into an adult enclosure

[@ProfessorHerp]

I did around 10 months I believe. Whenever you feel comfortable and before they get to big for their current one :)

[@blobmanyaa9350]

dont you need a drainage layer

[@ProfessorHerp]

Nope. Not in this kind of setup.

[@Criswuu]

Does it come with light sockets ?

[@ProfessorHerp]

if you ask for them yes. There is a little more cost in doing so.

[@Criswuu]

@@ProfessorHerp oh ok

[@trussellstovers6281]

What was the total cost if you don’t mind me asking?

[@ProfessorHerp]

total cost for the unit itself or everything (including inside stuff)?

[@trussellstovers6281]

Professor Herp everything

[@ProfessorHerp]

@@trussellstovers6281 I would guesstimate around $1800. Besides the unit and the basking/hiding piece, everything was relatively inexpensive.

[@trussellstovers6281]

Ok thanks for the reply

[@ProfessorHerp]

@@trussellstovers6281 of course! Make sure to subscribe if you haven't :)

[@idk2289]

what are the measurments of the enclsure

[@ProfessorHerp]

8'x4'x4'

[@2023BeTheChange]

great vid, raptor George says hi

[@ProfessorHerp]

Hi George!

[@Jonah_And_Minilla]

How many gallons is this?

[@ProfessorHerp]

think like 950 although I would not measure an enclosure like that.

[@Jonah_And_Minilla]

@@ProfessorHerp alright thx!

[@shreyaselamanchili9988]

How much did it cost you in totale?

[@ProfessorHerp]

With all things inside? (basking platform/substrate/etc.)

[@ttexoticfeeder]

Good job

[@ProfessorHerp]

Thank you! Feel free to subscribe if you enjoyed!

[@ttexoticfeeder]

What’s the name of both places ,where u got hide & Encloscer from?

[@ProfessorHerp]

@@ttexoticfeeder Enclosure: Animal Plastics; Hide/Basking Area: Scales And Tails Enclosures

[@roberttrembath3670]

Would u please tell me if u have a facebook i need help building one of these anyone please help

[@ProfessorHerp]

facebook.com/ProfessorHerpYT/

[@jcwittig]

"warning inbound stupid question" Why does such a small animal need such a big habitat? Is he going to get bigger than that? You called him an adult tegu

[@ProfessorHerp]

he has gotten much bigger! (check recent Tegu vids) He is 48" and ~13 pounds. Actually smaller than I would like for him. Adults refer to really any sexually mature tegu. They grow every year of life to some degree :) Also, NOT a stupid question at all!

[@jcwittig]

@@ProfessorHerp @Professor Herp Thank you so very much I very much enjoyed your response and the Mini Ed Sec I love learning everyday and I genuinely appreciate it.

[@michaelcampos6027]

Would a enclosure like this be good for a Savannah monitor also the soil and sand could that also work for a Savannah monitor I'm planning on buy one soon

[@ProfessorHerp]

I am not sure. I do not know to much about Savannah Monitor care. An enclosure of that size would probably be really nice for a Savannah but I have no clue on substrate. Sorry!

[@oliwierszatkiewicz2763]

How big is the cage

[@ProfessorHerp]

8'x4'x4'

[@SamirCCat]

@@ProfessorHerp Great!

[@TheMvPSDewayne]

How old is he?

[@ProfessorHerp]

now or in this video?

[@TheMvPSDewayne]

@@ProfessorHerp in this video

[@UndefinedBailiwick]

I put it together myself. You just have to be tall and strong.

[@lsiv2502]

I will be using this for a Burmese Python Snake.

[@ProfessorHerp]

Best of luck!

[@a-a-ron_nurse_herp]

That's a rocking enclosure! Mine is currently in a grow tent. Hope ya draw my name for the dubia roaches! Really enjoy your videos.

[@ProfessorHerp]

Best of luck and thank you! How you like using a grow tent?

[@a-a-ron_nurse_herp]

@@ProfessorHerp I like it overall. Great for humidity and I think he feels more secure. On the flip side, my visibility is limited, and it's definitely not a show piece (at least not on the outside 😂).

[@ProfessorHerp]

@@a-a-ron_nurse_herp probably worth it for the $ though. I love the enclosure but a grow tent is way cheaper and works just as well.

[@roland2864]

That tank is Overkill

[@ProfessorHerp]

how so?

[@McRJ93]

Great video but may I suggest stopping the upspeak at the end if your sentences

[@ProfessorHerp]

Thanks for the feedback! Appreciate it.

[@bruhroyale12123]

That’s a small cage, I would expect the size of a mobile home.

[@ProfessorHerp]

I would like bigger but nothing wrong with 8x4x4.

[@bruhroyale12123]

@@ProfessorHerp ye I was being a little sarcastic and I think 8*4*4 is one of the best sizes for a tegu.

[@imnotagamer22]

I need to start taking things serious so I can get a good job to get a tegu. 🤦🏽

[@mastercommanderdragonsir679]

I herd you kissed the workers at the company and they gave you a discount because you kissed them.

[@ProfessorHerp]

darn man you figured me out

[@carolshepherd6811]

Some green plants would make the enclosure even nicer (fake plants).

[@ProfessorHerp]

Ill be trying some live plants after I move.

[@adeonsajakarta2923]

I can live there

[@ProfessorHerp]

Almost moved my girlfriend in there ;) Haha just kidding, she'd murder me if I tried.

[@adeonsajakarta2923]

Professor Herp We never know if you didnt try😂😂😂

[@pige0223]

I can easily sleep in there tho I’m a child around 12 so I can for In there

[@ProfessorHerp]

@@pige0223 your roommate likes to poop in your drinking water so you may want to work out some rules before committing!

[@pige0223]

Professor Herp yeah I probably should have like 2 rooms one for the tegu and one for me

[@theplug5434]

Clicked off when i herd $1000

[@ProfessorHerp]

Worth every dollar imo!

[@faridaakbar5386]

i subribe you

[@ProfessorHerp]

Thank you!

[@tog4twix21clips6]

Man you balding haha😂😂