http://www.tegutalk.com/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:25:57 +0000 MyBB http://www.tegutalk.com/showthread.php?tid=10919 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:35:09 +0000 http://www.tegutalk.com/showthread.php?tid=10919 I present have a pair of adult white and black Argentina tegu for sale please can you drop me and email on (david-villa34@live.com) for more information]]> I present have a pair of adult white and black Argentina tegu for sale please can you drop me and email on (david-villa34@live.com) for more information]]> http://www.tegutalk.com/showthread.php?tid=10918 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:36:05 +0000 http://www.tegutalk.com/showthread.php?tid=10918 http://www.tegutalk.com/showthread.php?tid=10917 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:30:20 +0000 http://www.tegutalk.com/showthread.php?tid=10917

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Any naysayer can tell me it means that he was cold and needed warmth but there was a heater register putting really warm air which Gordo loves. He by passed it an came to me. Yes, it may be my imagination I think he sensed my problem in some way and tried to help. Non Tegu people should have seen it as they would have been amazed as I was. Once again, these incredible creatures leave me at a loss for words.
I actually teared up. It was real.

Call me an old fart if you will but I know what I know and saw what I saw.]]>
Any naysayer can tell me it means that he was cold and needed warmth but there was a heater register putting really warm air which Gordo loves. He by passed it an came to me. Yes, it may be my imagination I think he sensed my problem in some way and tried to help. Non Tegu people should have seen it as they would have been amazed as I was. Once again, these incredible creatures leave me at a loss for words.
I actually teared up. It was real.

Call me an old fart if you will but I know what I know and saw what I saw.]]> http://www.tegutalk.com/showthread.php?tid=10914 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:03:28 +0000 http://www.tegutalk.com/showthread.php?tid=10914 http://www.tegutalk.com/showthread.php?tid=10913 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:56:02 +0000 http://www.tegutalk.com/showthread.php?tid=10913
Now, I wouldn't mind having a B&W Tegu that I can devote a lot of time to tame and feed appropriate foods to. At the same time, a Rhino, Caymen cross or Cuban rock iguana sounds tempting too, simply for their ability to become docile as well. Enclosure size is not an issue for me. Bigger is better and I have the space for it. I read all the pros and cons about each except for one...POOP!

Can anyone who owns both species tell me which one smells worse? I assume they both poop the same amount since both get quite large. My wife doesn't mind me getting either one but was simply wondering which one smells less. lol.]]>
Now, I wouldn't mind having a B&W Tegu that I can devote a lot of time to tame and feed appropriate foods to. At the same time, a Rhino, Caymen cross or Cuban rock iguana sounds tempting too, simply for their ability to become docile as well. Enclosure size is not an issue for me. Bigger is better and I have the space for it. I read all the pros and cons about each except for one...POOP!

Can anyone who owns both species tell me which one smells worse? I assume they both poop the same amount since both get quite large. My wife doesn't mind me getting either one but was simply wondering which one smells less. lol.]]> http://www.tegutalk.com/showthread.php?tid=10912 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:39:07 +0000 http://www.tegutalk.com/showthread.php?tid=10912 In the construction of my new cage, I have built into the plans my exterior humidifier and so far I have it rigged up to blow air through a large metal dryer pipe. My issue is I am afraid it is going to cause too much of a draft, and the air that comes out is cold. Is this an issue, or is a little breeze on the cold side of the cage not going to affect my Tegu? Cage size is 6X4X4.

Another odd issue I am wondering about is the subwoffers in my room. I have an 8" and 10" subwoffer and I listen to a lot of electronic music, Trance, Drum and Bass, House, Dubstep, ect... I know My Dragons don't care about the Bass, I've had my one Dragon for 10 years and I swear she even likes the vibrations haha. So far my Tegu doesn't seem to mind it at all, he doesn't get scared, hide, or even flinch when I turn the bass up... But I am still concerned it might be stressing him even if there is no exteral signs; Your thoughts?

Anyways, on a less serious note, here is little Dexx today... Today was a day of firsts for him, his very first pinky ( he gladly took from me and swallowed in about 2 seconds haha ) and today I decided to throw some blue berries in there for him and he ate those too!

]]> In the construction of my new cage, I have built into the plans my exterior humidifier and so far I have it rigged up to blow air through a large metal dryer pipe. My issue is I am afraid it is going to cause too much of a draft, and the air that comes out is cold. Is this an issue, or is a little breeze on the cold side of the cage not going to affect my Tegu? Cage size is 6X4X4.

Another odd issue I am wondering about is the subwoffers in my room. I have an 8" and 10" subwoffer and I listen to a lot of electronic music, Trance, Drum and Bass, House, Dubstep, ect... I know My Dragons don't care about the Bass, I've had my one Dragon for 10 years and I swear she even likes the vibrations haha. So far my Tegu doesn't seem to mind it at all, he doesn't get scared, hide, or even flinch when I turn the bass up... But I am still concerned it might be stressing him even if there is no exteral signs; Your thoughts?

Anyways, on a less serious note, here is little Dexx today... Today was a day of firsts for him, his very first pinky ( he gladly took from me and swallowed in about 2 seconds haha ) and today I decided to throw some blue berries in there for him and he ate those too!

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In the past 5 years or so they have changed so dramatically it makes me very upset. I've had the opportunity to talk to the owner ( a very wealthy man who lives on the coast in Carlsbad ) and their main philosophy that he really pushes is to make money. I've seen them push reptiles out of their stores like candy. They tell minimal care needed for each reptile, and A LOT of their herps die because they fail to give COMPLETE husbandry care

With the opening of their 2 newest stores ( Menifee and Mission Valley CA ) I have gone in both posing as someone who knows nothing, and showed interest in different herps, and gotten horrible advice. I sent my friend into the Menifee store once because they had a potentially deadly scorpion for sale ( Androctonus bicolor, a species with LD50 venom ) and I used him as a dummy as well... The advice they gave him was horrible, even saying that he, an inexperienced scorpion owner, could hold them if he was " careful ".

I've had many arguments with the managers about how to properly care for a lot of their " Big Sellers " IE Ball Pythons ( they brag selling 80 a week @ each store ), Chameleons, Tortoise species ( mostly Russian and Sulcata ), Poison Frogs, and the list goes on...

My once loved childhood reptile wonderland has completely changed to the " Petco and Petsmart " of the reptile world, which disappoints and angers me.]]>
In the past 5 years or so they have changed so dramatically it makes me very upset. I've had the opportunity to talk to the owner ( a very wealthy man who lives on the coast in Carlsbad ) and their main philosophy that he really pushes is to make money. I've seen them push reptiles out of their stores like candy. They tell minimal care needed for each reptile, and A LOT of their herps die because they fail to give COMPLETE husbandry care

With the opening of their 2 newest stores ( Menifee and Mission Valley CA ) I have gone in both posing as someone who knows nothing, and showed interest in different herps, and gotten horrible advice. I sent my friend into the Menifee store once because they had a potentially deadly scorpion for sale ( Androctonus bicolor, a species with LD50 venom ) and I used him as a dummy as well... The advice they gave him was horrible, even saying that he, an inexperienced scorpion owner, could hold them if he was " careful ".

I've had many arguments with the managers about how to properly care for a lot of their " Big Sellers " IE Ball Pythons ( they brag selling 80 a week @ each store ), Chameleons, Tortoise species ( mostly Russian and Sulcata ), Poison Frogs, and the list goes on...

My once loved childhood reptile wonderland has completely changed to the " Petco and Petsmart " of the reptile world, which disappoints and angers me.]]> http://www.tegutalk.com/showthread.php?tid=10910 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:52:27 +0000 http://www.tegutalk.com/showthread.php?tid=10910
First, we gotta say thanks to everyone that helped us out in the beginning. Charlie is a pretty awesome little guy. We are definitely in love with Tegus overall. We promised pictures, and you can see them on our thread in the welcome room.

So we noticed about 4-5 days ago, Charlie comfortably burrowed. He hasn't resurfaced... and he was a little chunky. Especially around the base of his tail. After searching through multiple threads, I think it may be safe to say he's entered a nap or hibernation. There were a few threads where some of you said your tegu would disappear a few days at a time or longer (hibernate).

So I guess I'm wondering, will a tegu hibernate at a young age? The pet store owner guessed he was no older than 3 months. Charlie from tip of his nose to tail is about two feet, maybe less. I will not disturb him or uncover him as you all have strongly suggested against that in many threads I read. I have however knocked the temps down to about 80 on the hot side and 70 on the cool side. We are using the night bulb to maintain temps. The substrate is fairly deep (6-10 inches depending on where you are in the enclosure), so depending on where he is, I'm sure his metabolism has slowed due to it being colder.

Any suggestions, tips, opinions... Thanks guys!]]>
First, we gotta say thanks to everyone that helped us out in the beginning. Charlie is a pretty awesome little guy. We are definitely in love with Tegus overall. We promised pictures, and you can see them on our thread in the welcome room.

So we noticed about 4-5 days ago, Charlie comfortably burrowed. He hasn't resurfaced... and he was a little chunky. Especially around the base of his tail. After searching through multiple threads, I think it may be safe to say he's entered a nap or hibernation. There were a few threads where some of you said your tegu would disappear a few days at a time or longer (hibernate).

So I guess I'm wondering, will a tegu hibernate at a young age? The pet store owner guessed he was no older than 3 months. Charlie from tip of his nose to tail is about two feet, maybe less. I will not disturb him or uncover him as you all have strongly suggested against that in many threads I read. I have however knocked the temps down to about 80 on the hot side and 70 on the cool side. We are using the night bulb to maintain temps. The substrate is fairly deep (6-10 inches depending on where you are in the enclosure), so depending on where he is, I'm sure his metabolism has slowed due to it being colder.

Any suggestions, tips, opinions... Thanks guys!]]> http://www.tegutalk.com/showthread.php?tid=10909 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:19:29 +0000 http://www.tegutalk.com/showthread.php?tid=10909
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Eating some beef heart and bananas












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My favorite picture


Eating some beef heart and bananas












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You may be able to see it Hemipenis before he's a 1 1/2 years old , ???? not sure as i did not do this until he was .



done , no mess ever in his cage . the room and his cage always smells clean and fresh and WAY LESS bacteria . One more thing , i would not do this until he/she is calm and whatsoever tame .

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You may be able to see it Hemipenis before he's a 1 1/2 years old , ???? not sure as i did not do this until he was .



done , no mess ever in his cage . the room and his cage always smells clean and fresh and WAY LESS bacteria . One more thing , i would not do this until he/she is calm and whatsoever tame .

]]> http://www.tegutalk.com/showthread.php?tid=10903 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:58:58 +0000 http://www.tegutalk.com/showthread.php?tid=10903 He's a part of my family, and I am not willing to hand him off to anyone.
What I really want to do is donate him to a local zoo, does anyone know how I could go about doing this?
any suggestions will help
thanks]]> He's a part of my family, and I am not willing to hand him off to anyone.
What I really want to do is donate him to a local zoo, does anyone know how I could go about doing this?
any suggestions will help
thanks]]> http://www.tegutalk.com/showthread.php?tid=10902 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:02:34 +0000 http://www.tegutalk.com/showthread.php?tid=10902
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I am on the board of the club that's hosting this event, North Bay Herp Society, and I'd like to encourage all Northern California TeguTalk users to get out there for our meeting! We encourage you to bring your animals and talk about them at this Show and Tell meeting!]]> http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/pet/2853936633.html
I am on the board of the club that's hosting this event, North Bay Herp Society, and I'd like to encourage all Northern California TeguTalk users to get out there for our meeting! We encourage you to bring your animals and talk about them at this Show and Tell meeting!]]> http://www.tegutalk.com/showthread.php?tid=10900 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:10:36 +0000 http://www.tegutalk.com/showthread.php?tid=10900
My concirns are this. Tegus are suposed to drink a lot, but I almost never see mine drinking. She knows where her water is, because Ive seen her use it. But sometimes Ive seen her go days without drinking. Obviously I dont watch her 24/7 so its just a consirn of mine.

My other consirn is that I also never see her poop anymore. I supose its possible that she poops somewhere in my room, but I cant find it, and its usualy very smelly. I give her lots of warm baths, and rub her belly, but she has never pood in the bath tub. I am pretty sure she is pooping somewhere, because she eats till her belly is all fat, and sometimes when I see her, her belly is skinny again.

What do you guys think?]]>
My concirns are this. Tegus are suposed to drink a lot, but I almost never see mine drinking. She knows where her water is, because Ive seen her use it. But sometimes Ive seen her go days without drinking. Obviously I dont watch her 24/7 so its just a consirn of mine.

My other consirn is that I also never see her poop anymore. I supose its possible that she poops somewhere in my room, but I cant find it, and its usualy very smelly. I give her lots of warm baths, and rub her belly, but she has never pood in the bath tub. I am pretty sure she is pooping somewhere, because she eats till her belly is all fat, and sometimes when I see her, her belly is skinny again.

What do you guys think?]]>