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    Enclosure and free roam

    yes, once they get to know there new surroundings they will remember were they are most comfortable and go back as needed. my weston does it constantly
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    Hibernation, help??

    well this post is 12 days old is there any updates on his behavior ? but going off when it was posted, he has only been there a week so he probably just wasn't comfy with his new surroundings yet, so felt like hiding. To answer your question on hibernation "hopefully". if you want or seems like...
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    Tegu can't poop

    yes asap! but try to find a reptile specialist. your typical vet more than likely isnt going to have a clue and will probley hop online and tell you just to do what he or she finds.
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    need help with humidity in new 6x3x3 cage

    the shed ease worked great for me but i found you have to use a ton of it in a warm bath for about 20 minutes, then as soon as you take him out you can rub some aloe Vera on the area to help as well.
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    I Need Help!!

    minimum recommended is 6'x3'x3' the recommended size is 8'x4'x4' but your best bet is to go by this, there enclosure should be double there length in length and as wide as they are long and should have at least 2' of substrate to burrow in.
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    Healthy yesterday....... Sick today

    should be fine if its not a blend, but safer is best I would change it out if you feel the need to
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    Healthy yesterday....... Sick today

    Glad to hear he is doing better now! but i would suggest making sure there is no cedar chips in the substrate the oils are like a nerve agent to them.
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    Hello All From South Africa

    Welcome! I to am a new member but not a Ackie parent :( but Ozzy is a gorgeous monitor. makes me wonder if it's legal to have one where I'm at.
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    Is something wrong with my Tegu?

    75 is good for the cool end,ramp up the temp on the hot end to 100 degrees. humidity should be 70-80 percent on the cool side and 100 percent in the substrate. they may be trying to get to more humid spots.but if your humidity is close to that then that could just be there personality. The best...
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    Is something wrong with my Tegu?

    It sounds like they may be to warm. What is the temp your running and do they have a cooler side in there enclosure?
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    New Baby blue!! Name suggestions?

    shes adorable! Oh excuse me I meant to say that in guy talk, (ya she's cute). lol but seriously good lookin tegu
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    Cost of feeding a tegu?

    initially yes with the buying him and getting him setup it is expensive, but food wise at 100 - 250 ish 80% is food you would eat to, so just share lol.
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    Cost of feeding a tegu?

    HAHA! I am already noticing the food theft between me and Weston lol and it's only been a couple weeks.
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    New GU dad

    He is actually the Tegu pictured in my avatar and in my signature. I"m trying to upload more media but I keep getting a error message :(
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    New GU dad

    I do! I got him about two weeks ago as a rescue. he is a black and white Argentine, and we believe he is about eight years old. this guy has quiet the story as well, but a absolute sweetheart.
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