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Welcome to the forum! I applaud you for taking the time to do some research prior to your purchase. I don't think your work schedule is an issue at all as long as you are prepared to put the time in before or after work. I work 10-12 hour days and spend time with them at night. You can certainly...
I feed mine in through the cool side. I was also concerned with moisture and the expensive Powersun bulbs. I've had it this way for 4 months in multiple 6x3 enclosures and it's working great. Does your enclosure have lots of vents in it? I only ask because of the 4 50 watt bulbs you are running...
I do all my Gu's nails every couple of months. It's not something I would recommend to somebody that has never done it though. And most tegus probably wouldn't sit still for it. My guys have actually grown to enjoy it and often fall asleep while it's happening. I have heard that reptile shops...
Very cool story. I wish I could find tegus in my neighborhood!
On another topic.....Im curious about your extremes tail kinks. I have a 2011 extreme that has the exact same issue. Has it been like that since you got it?
How big is she? What are you feeding her and how often? In my experience, they are much less likely to bite (or hunt feet) if they are completely full. It can be quite shocking sometimes to see how much food they can put down in one meal.