I've had my tegu for a little over two weeks now, and she is fantastic! I joined here right away when I got her, but alas, final exams kept me away from the internet, but now I am back and have a few questions!
First, and probably most importantly, I am worried about my tegu's defecation, or lack thereof. She urinates daily, as I have been soaking her in an inch or two of water every day or two, but she doesn't ever poop (the reason I soak her each day). In the two weeks I've had her, she has only pooped once. She is eating fine (and getting more voraciously excited about her food every day) and is very active. Her basking spots are good, and I cannot feel an impaction in her abdomen. Should I worry, or should I just let her be and assume that she will go to the bathroom when she is ready? How long is too long?
Secondly, and much less importantly, is there any downside to feeding in a separate container with a lid? I know it is best to feed in a separate container, but if there is ventilation (air holes drilled in lid) is it ok to put the lid on while she eats? I have been giving her a little bit of baby food mixed in her meat because she wont eat fruits yet, but she shakes her head like crazy as if she is killing the turkey or fish or whatever else she is eating. This causes baby food to be all over the room, today I cleaned it off of four walls and the ceiling. Is there any drawback to feeding with a lid to prevent further events like this?
Thanks for your help, all!
First, and probably most importantly, I am worried about my tegu's defecation, or lack thereof. She urinates daily, as I have been soaking her in an inch or two of water every day or two, but she doesn't ever poop (the reason I soak her each day). In the two weeks I've had her, she has only pooped once. She is eating fine (and getting more voraciously excited about her food every day) and is very active. Her basking spots are good, and I cannot feel an impaction in her abdomen. Should I worry, or should I just let her be and assume that she will go to the bathroom when she is ready? How long is too long?
Secondly, and much less importantly, is there any downside to feeding in a separate container with a lid? I know it is best to feed in a separate container, but if there is ventilation (air holes drilled in lid) is it ok to put the lid on while she eats? I have been giving her a little bit of baby food mixed in her meat because she wont eat fruits yet, but she shakes her head like crazy as if she is killing the turkey or fish or whatever else she is eating. This causes baby food to be all over the room, today I cleaned it off of four walls and the ceiling. Is there any drawback to feeding with a lid to prevent further events like this?
Thanks for your help, all!
