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Recent content by Patimus

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    Black and White Tegus in Canada

    I acquired mine at an exotic reptile expo in my city. :) They had two Tegus there. A male Argentine, and a female Argentine, when I got there at the end of the day, the female was only left so I snagged her.
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    coil bulbs

    How can they get eye infections? I have an exo Terra sun glo MVB about 14 inches from her basking spot. It is a 160 watt. Can this be harmful to her?
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    What cage should I buy? HELP!!

    Im am worried about humidity using the wood though.
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    What cage should I buy? HELP!!

    So after doing some research. I think I may just buy one outright. Now I have a whole other thing to research, from whom to buy the custom cage. The four I am looking at are Animal Plastics Cages, Monster Cages, Vision Cages, and Boamaster Cages. Do any of you know the pros and cons of each in...
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    UVB lighting question

    I checked the temps with a digital thermometer. And I have his basking spot at 102 with The original basking lamp I originally bought, and the MVB. I'm just worried she is getting too much UVB, I don't want to burn her.
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    Columbian or Black and White

    Thank you, I figured it was, but I was unsure because of her temperment. I am trying hard to tame her, but all day today when I went into the room, she would go into her hide. She doesn't like me :(
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    Columbian or Black and White

    I realize he was shedding in this picture, his set up wasn't the greatest heat/UVB/humidity wise. Now I have all of those and my numbers are spot on. :)
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    Columbian or Black and White

    I know this question has been asked millons of times, and I am sorry. I would just like some help identifying her. I paid for an Argentine. I think it's an Argentine, but I want your opinions. I know the some differences between them, scales, temperment, etc.. Well, she has the scales on her...
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    UVB lighting question

    No I do not, I could order one online, for 25 bucks plus shipping, and shipping would be expensive as I am in Canada. The guy at my local pet store is familiar with Tegu's and he has been giving me advice also. He said he would order a temp gun for me. He also said that I should not feed it...
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    UVB lighting question

    So it seems to be working ok. I'm going to get a better thermomater soon. The temp in the middle of the tank is 80. This is in between the basking spot, and the cool side of the tank with her water. I am using a 160 watt Sun Glo MVB by Exo-Terra. The only one I could find, any of you using this...
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    Recommended UVB bulbs

    I have an Exo-Terra Solar Glo (160 Watts)
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    question about feeding

    It is still fairly small, and its only about 7 and a half months old. I don't want to deal with insects.
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    160 Watt MVB Bulb

    That I am, thank you. I don't know what I would do without this forum. Everyone here has been a great deal of help.
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    UVB lighting question

    As far as the distance though, it should be ok? The manual said like 48 inches for the 160 watt. It is about 4 inches above the screen right now.
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    UVB lighting question

    I have the power sun 160 also. It was the only one I could find in my city. I have a 50 gallon tank...so.....I don't know how high to put it. If I put it too high, the basking temps won't get high because the light is to spread out, won't they?
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