Tegu Caging: the Bigger the Better!

[@j_herm4415]

Your tanks are such an inspiration! I have a unexpected Tegu as of last week. I'm in the process of building an iguana cage which resembles your tank to the right! You're really something

[@andrewsreptileark]

Thank you very much! Glad to help

[@alisaurus8254]

Mine isn’t a year old yet but we made him an outside enclosure for when it’s warm and he’s so happy 😂❤he loves to climb and dig tunnels

[@jgeckosleopardo4087]

Saludos desde España buen video nice terrario

[@dominicmendillo9642]

That's funny cage I live in south Florida I have them in my backyard they like sleeping in my hurricane shutters 🦎

[@Mo63H]

Great cage. I'd put a nice backdrop in it. Perhaps a jungle type, or something to match the interior.

[@seanecus33]

Great video! I have done hours upon hours of research on these guys and I just got my first baby a month ago. He did go down for brumation which makes me super sad. Question: is cypress mulch a good substrate because some people say its bad? Anyway thanks for this information!

[@andrewsreptileark]

Firstly, thank you for watching! I have used cypress mulch with Bowser before, and I never heard of that being a problem! It's a good substrate to use, so don't worry. Although, with hatchlings I would use reptile soil because of how well it keeps humidity and great for digging. Brumation is a natural part of tegu's life, so don't be sad!

[@seanecus33]

@@andrewsreptileark thanks so much!!

[@shadowviper957]

What did you make the basking platform and the hide from? Looks great. Still trying to decide which way I want to build my cage. I'm thinking of going 8×4×4 for my monitor in a year or so. What wood did you use? I'm looking to use melamine just not sure if 3/4 or half wood be best.

[@andrewsreptileark]

3/4'' plywood is heavy. I use 3/8'' plywood on all my cages it's strong and light weight!

[@rayellis1811]

I was wanting to know that to. I guess he dont want to say.

[@shadowviper957]

@@rayellis1811 Not sure. I decided 8×4×6 1/2 plywood due to melamine being way more weight. I've looked at doing foam insulation board then grouting for hide and basking. May just go with pvc or making one with scrap plywood just to make it easier to take out I needed for any reason. Just waiting for the weather to warm up so I can start the build and be able to paint/waterproof.

[@FilthyHikikomori]

So after they graduate from juveniles they don't need substrate they can burrow in any longer?

[@andrewsreptileark]

Thats up to you. I provide a large cave for him to retreat into which is perfect for adults. But, as they age they have more confidence to be out more!

[@marioorona8343]

You're tegu looks nice.

[@saraellman7844]

Awesome enclosure, very happy looking lizard.

[@trey-tjackson8106]

Can you make a similar video for caimans please

[@allaboutanimals1269]

What’s the minimum take size for them?

[@andrewsreptileark]

Depends on their age: for a hatchling, 40 gallon. for an adult 6 foot by 4 foot.