Odonata
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Very sorry to hear about this, may Zeus rest in peace.
With regards to the temperature 100 degrees does not sound desperately hot. But if that is a guess and not a verified temperature I would tend to think it was probably considerably hotter. The bigger issue I would imagine is significant change in temperature. I bath my tegu, and when I do he is typically lying on his basking platform that is anywhere from 100-110 surface temperature, so going into 95-100 degree water seems quite appropriate. However if there is a rapid change in temperature, say going from 80 to 100 without gradual warming it could cause the tegu to go into shock.
I understand the argument that baths are not a necessity. I think there is likely some individuality as to whether tegus enjoy spending time in water or not. Some lay in their water dishes quite regularly if they are big enough, and others avoid water larger than a droplet on a leaf. My tegu does not demonstrate any stress in the water, swims under the water in the deep end, and always comes out of the water willing to be held and explore his surroundings as opposed to wanting to hide which would be typical if it were a bad experience.
With regards to the temperature 100 degrees does not sound desperately hot. But if that is a guess and not a verified temperature I would tend to think it was probably considerably hotter. The bigger issue I would imagine is significant change in temperature. I bath my tegu, and when I do he is typically lying on his basking platform that is anywhere from 100-110 surface temperature, so going into 95-100 degree water seems quite appropriate. However if there is a rapid change in temperature, say going from 80 to 100 without gradual warming it could cause the tegu to go into shock.
I understand the argument that baths are not a necessity. I think there is likely some individuality as to whether tegus enjoy spending time in water or not. Some lay in their water dishes quite regularly if they are big enough, and others avoid water larger than a droplet on a leaf. My tegu does not demonstrate any stress in the water, swims under the water in the deep end, and always comes out of the water willing to be held and explore his surroundings as opposed to wanting to hide which would be typical if it were a bad experience.