tegu care

How I've kept my tegu from dying over the years and a couple tricks I've picked up along the way.
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[@TylerSpite]

Bro I saw that thumbnail picture and I was like you gotta be kidding me. Lol

[@reptilerich956]

Haha, it gets a lot of people. Some don't even watch the video, just lose their cookies 😂

[@TylerSpite]

@@reptilerich956 I had to watch it lol the confidence in posting that I had to hear what you had to say lol.

[@TylerSpite]

@@reptilerich956 but I have seen people keep their Savannah monitors in that same exo terra that’s fully grown.

[@reptilerich956]

I'm not a fan of glass enclosures full stop to be honest, that enclosure in the thumbnail was given to me brand new so I wasn't turning it down, planning on putting the mangrove snake in it eventually

[@TylerSpite]

@@reptilerich956 me either. They don’t hold humidity or heat very well.

[@defultusernametv2]

I love the bait with the thumbnail

[@reptilerich956]

Haha yeh it's ruffled a few feathers 😂

[@sheogorath6639]

He got us at the first half ngl. Not a tegu owner but ive been doing a fuck ton a research about them cause I would love to have one and my mouth dropped when I saw the thumbnail lmaoo

[@reptilerich956]

Haha yeh it gets a lot, I'm actually currently trying to build that glass enclosure in to something beautiful 🤞

[@katyamakinen1422]

Honestly such a great video. Very informative. Thank you for the great tips and advice !

[@reptilerich956]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@S4lv4tion101]

Another great video buddy! Glad you made this, have been considering a large lizard lately so plenty to think about 😄 keep up the good work dude!

[@reptilerich956]

Thanks man took me a while to put it together glad you like it 😊

[@jess-sweetheartt8820]

Great video :) Was great u highlighted that there's so much conflicting information with tegu's which can be overwhelming to new owns and us anxious ones aswell haha She is looking in lovely condition, just slightly bigger than my madam i think :) Look forward to the next tegu video :D

[@reptilerich956]

Thank you, yeh I'm a very relaxed keeper I just watch the animal and adjust what I do depending on what she needs

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

Haven't heard some of these things during my research so great info in this!

[@reptilerich956]

Thank you, was a little nervous putting this one out because I had been putting together experience and info for quite some time and the video itself took a while to make 😅

[@envyexotic]

i'm just getting into reptiles im sooo excited i posted my baby tegu enclosure on my youtube! your baby looks beautiful 😍

[@reptilerich956]

thank you, that's a pretty advanced lizard for just getting in to reptiles good luck and i hope this video helps :)

[@marshy1499]

I researched getting a tegu for over a year .I finally got my red tegu in May of this year 23 .She has cost me a bomb to set up and set up right .I've spent hrs and hrs trying to tame her down, and she's getting there but still going to take many hrs . Lucky I work from home, and I work in the room she's kept .Think hard and long before getting one .. But if you can do it ..They are amazing ..Thanks for the vid

[@reptilerich956]

You are very welcome I'm glad you enjoyed the vid and are enjoying such a wonderful animal 😊

[@taylorfitness10]

You the man!

[@reptilerich956]

Why thank you 🤟

[@Dedlyniteshade]

Great vid, so much info ya dont get in most other tegu vids😁

[@reptilerich956]

Thank you I'm glad you like it 😊

[@DynastyTrickDogs]

My absolute favorite reptile. The argentines are the best, I miss being into reptiles! Thanks for sharing your baby and an APPROPRIATE SETUP!!!

[@reptilerich956]

She is amazing I love her character, thank you for watching and commenting I really appreciate it 😁

[@matthewweil9949]

Awesome video bro 🤙🏻

[@reptilerich956]

Thanks man appreciate it 😁

[@Messitupgirl]

Very good video, didn't know about the ridge along the side will keep an eye on that, any tips on getting veg and fruit down a fussy Tegu? Or any favorites that might tempt?

[@reptilerich956]

Thank you, is your tegu young ? Mines doesn't really like her fruit and veg either, she has favourites that are always changing, she won't have any during brumation period just the odd bit of meat.

[@kidsfids7434]

You mentioned cleaning the prolapsed area before massaging it back in. Do you use something specific to clean it or is it just the sugar water that they're soaking in?

[@reptilerich956]

I just quickly run a shallow luke warm bath put a spoon of sugar in it and massaged and cleaned it with my fingers back in.

[@alb_annica]

Honest and thorough review …I reckon the grumpy phase is also linked to them being hungry most of the time as they grow so fast ..and want to eat everything 😊

[@reptilerich956]

Thank you, that's a very good point because when she comes out of brumation phase she flies at me for food

[@scott76barone]

Where did you get your viv for Alita, mate? I'm in North East Scotland.

[@reptilerich956]

I built it myself, there should be a build thread somewhere on here 😊

[@marcgould8922]

So if she comes out during semi brumation to bask do you put the heat lamp on and offer food or just leave her to it ,and i ve heard that Argentian black and white haven't been bred in the uk is that true only red to black

[@reptilerich956]

Yes if she's out looking to bask ill turn her light on and let her, if it's brumation period and she's consistently looking to bask I'll offer her a cut up chicken breast to keep her going but only if she's consistently basking even if its for a few hours a day, as far as I'm aware black and whites have been in the UK a long time and they are being bred, I certainly know of some that are trying.

[@wraith1320]

I can see where health would be a concern, if an animal was “captive born” vs “captive bred”… but why is behavior different? I’ve heard many people mention it, and I’ve never really understood. If both were born and kept in a captive environment, why does one act more “wild” than the other?

[@reptilerich956]

It seems to me that the more generations an animal is bred away from the wild the more it "dilutes" their fear of people. I'm not sure about the science behind it but I do have my theories 😊

[@user-xb1xr3xn1w]

What size is your tank

[@reptilerich956]

She is currently in a 8ftx3x3 😊

[@marshy1499]

I'm looking at the moment..Do your research ,the only reason I say this is when looking, there are some many up for rehousing 😢..Only get one as these are a commitment..15/20 years plus ..I do have experience with large animals..

[@reptilerich956]

Research is key but at the same time I find you can over think it, I've seen people obsess over uv levels and perfect temperatures, humidity and so on wheras im quite a relaxed keeper, aslong as she has all the essentials and shes happy and healthy im happy, alot of the knowledge comes from experience itself, my best advice is have plenty of money set aside for any equipment breakages or vets bills you may need and you'll be ready to tackle any challenges that may arise.

[@marshy1499]

@Reptile Rich Ye man .. I get that side .. I don't want to contradict myself. But for a large lizard, they're not the hardest to keep ..say that of a Chameleons. I don't think people realise how big and how much space they need ..

[@reptilerich956]

Yes lizards need alot more space than similar sized snakes that's why I only have 1 big lizard, we're already bursting at the seams 😂

[@Ai-xtra]

I'm getting a male tegu and the enclosure I'm making for it is that size 😭😭😭 you sure that's not fine?

[@reptilerich956]

My rule of thumb with my lizards is that the lizard should be half the length of the enclosure and roughly the same depth, at the very least you could get maybe away with an 8ft long 4ft deep and 3ft high for a male but personally I'd go for a 10ft long because by the time you add hides and water bowls you're taking up alot of floor space

[@Ai-xtra]

@@reptilerich956 would you say then that 3ft depth is not enough?

[@reptilerich956]

@@Ai-xtra for a temporary viv it would be OK but as a permanent viv I would definitely go for atleast an 8x4, males are larger and chunkier than females and I wouldn't put my girl In any less than her 8x3.

[@jbreholman6436]

I’m sorry that is a Slab of what exactly ? In lolitas enclosure ?

[@reptilerich956]

It's just a stone slab nothing fancy

[@ryderlampron1330]

Buddy that tank isn't even big enough for an adult beardie.

[@reptilerich956]

Haha the glass one ? I wouldn't waste that on a beardie 😂

[@ryderlampron1330]

@@reptilerich956 my Tegu is in her juvenile stage at 2.5ft long right now in a 4.5x2×2 ft enclosure, but hey I like watching mine move 🤷‍♂️

[@ryderlampron1330]

Hate seeing babies in shoe boxes like that, no heat no hide lmao cuz that's a life

[@ryderlampron1330]

Your actual setup is great lol more people need to provide full space, requirements and enrichment like that

[@reptilerich956]

Movement and enrichment is overrated 😂 she's better off in a rack system 😂 she's a spoilt madam but I love her