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  1. K

    Weird spot after shedding. Burn?

    oh did my picture not attach? I will try again
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    Weird spot after shedding. Burn?

    My gu is mid shed right now and his back piece came off and has a weird burn looking spot under. Is this a burn? It wasn’t there until he shed and I’m unsure what it could be if not. He’s never had anything like this before. I touched it when giving him pets this morning and he didn’t seem...
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    Mouth open sleeping? Dumb Q

    This is probably a dumb question but is it ok my guy sleeps with his mouth open sometimes(often)? He doesn't have it open during the day or even when he takes a nap when he basks. Just at night he seems to usually have his mouth open. No fatty lip or respiratory issues, so I assume ok. I just...
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    Feeding whole (coturnix) quail?

    I already have chickens and was thinking of adding coturnix quail in for the eggs for Mr. Spoiled-tegu. I read that they start producing early but fertility declines at around 9 months old. Either way whenever they stop laying I was thinking they could be good whole prey feeders. Can tegus eat...
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    Background/backdrop

    I’ve seen lots of natural enclosures with faux/real rock walls or bark looking walls. Is it advised against doing a painted background? Something more interesting to look at maybe. Of course with non toxic paints.
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    DIY Enclosure questions

    My little guy is still a baby (not sure how old but he's about 10" long) and currently in a 125 gallon tank. I am working on building his full enclosure and sketching the layout/what I need and want to get everything right the first time (I hope!). Is insulating something that is suggested? My...
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