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Recent content by James Smith

  1. James Smith

    BOGA might be in trouble

    BOGA is doing is fine. His poop is normal and he is now drinking water. I am slowing down on his meals because he is going into brumation. His Doc. did not see anything irregular. Thank you for asking.
  2. James Smith

    BOGA might be in trouble

    I miss posting on here. I will be more active from now on.
  3. James Smith

    BOGA might be in trouble

    I am happy to report BOGA is drinking his water and he is acting more like his old self. I have no ideal what that was. I will honestly say he scared the mess out of me.
  4. James Smith

    BOGA might be in trouble

    Last year was touch and go he really didn't go into a deep brumation. He went under for about 2 1/2 to 3 months and that's it, however he was only one years old. I think he is going for a long sleep this time. She said she didn't see any real signs of dehydration.
  5. James Smith

    BOGA might be in trouble

    Thank you. I have had Boga since he was 3 months old. He ia now 2 years old. First time with a issue like this. It feels wierd to be on this side asking for help when I was the one helping others before. I am here right now waiting to go in to see his Vet. She is really good with him. She is a...
  6. James Smith

    BOGA might be in trouble

    This is BOGA'S in closure. His humity stays at 75 to 80% Temp is at 86 degrees in tbe hot zone and 78 on cold zone. Rain shower system to keep everything sprayed down. Live soil with spring tails. Basking area is 119 to 122.
  7. James Smith

    BOGA might be in trouble

    Hello family, I haven't posted here in a while and I do truly apologize there's been a lot going on in my life namely one the death of my father. I am having issues with Boga I think I don't know if it's early brumation or is he dehydrated. The reason why I say this is because he's not drinking...
  8. James Smith

    Question (closes eyes when holding)

    It could mean annoyed or contentment. When they are annoyed they would close their eyes hoping you are gone when they open their eyes. More time spent with them they will become more accustomed to you and their eyes will close because of contentment. A rule I use is the position of their front...
  9. James Smith

    Live Moss: Use or not to use

    By the way ,Happy New Year to you all.
  10. James Smith

    Live Moss: Use or not to use

    Awesome guess who is getting a house make over. I've been really busy guys taking care of my Dad. He has Alzheimer, and he lives with me. He fell and broke his hip too, so things has been a little crazy than normal. Between BOGA and my Dad, along with the everyday stuff all I can say is Wow i...
  11. James Smith

    Live Moss: Use or not to use

    Hello guys it's been a while since I posted something. I had a question. I have some moss that was growing on the side of the house, I mean a lot of moss. I trimmed some and brought in to the house. It's clean moss. I am keeping in a bowl until I can run it across you guys. Should I use it in...
  12. James Smith

    General argentine tegu and 55 gallon aquarium question?

    Well said...well said.
  13. James Smith

    General argentine tegu and 55 gallon aquarium question?

    I did my enclosure in halves. I was working on the second half when BOGA arrived. I planned it that way so I could put him in the first half while finishing up on the second. This was a mistake for a couple of reasons and I do not advise this anyway if you are not a experienced builder, because...
  14. James Smith

    General argentine tegu and 55 gallon aquarium question?

    I personally do not advise anyone to use a Aquarium for their Gu, because of Multiple reasons, however it is useful for juveniles in your situation, just finish up their permanent custom build enclosure. Just to let you know Tegu need a lot of care and time. Tegus are not bearded, gecko, or a...
  15. James Smith

    Tegus skin is dry?

    What kind of substrate are you using? The substrate should be able to hold moisture, so your Tegu feet remains moist. A rule of thumb to check this is: Push your finger down on the substrate and it should be damp to wet but not muddy. He will also need a dry side to give his skin time to air out...
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