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Ok so let me start by saying I just purchased a Arg. Red Tegu 2 days ago, I have to call the breeder tomorrow to ask his exact age because I completely forgot...including tail he is about 12 inches long. I was talking to this guy I know who has various different reptiles (17 to be exact) including a tegu and he guessed mine was around 4 months old.
From reading around I know I have already messed up a little, I started taking him out of his hide in order to feed/handle him. I read you should wait about a week before handling him so he can get acclimated to his surroundings (makes sense), during that weeks time though should I feed him in his cage or what?
My second problem most likely has a lot to do with my first mistake. Everytime my hand even comes within inches of touching him he flips out, he has hissed at me on occassion as well. I realized it will take time for him to trust me but during that time how do I feed him outside of his cage if he will not even let me touch him (I watched both videos about 'Taming the Beast' )?
Any helpful hints or comments are appreciated.
From reading around I know I have already messed up a little, I started taking him out of his hide in order to feed/handle him. I read you should wait about a week before handling him so he can get acclimated to his surroundings (makes sense), during that weeks time though should I feed him in his cage or what?
My second problem most likely has a lot to do with my first mistake. Everytime my hand even comes within inches of touching him he flips out, he has hissed at me on occassion as well. I realized it will take time for him to trust me but during that time how do I feed him outside of his cage if he will not even let me touch him (I watched both videos about 'Taming the Beast' )?
Any helpful hints or comments are appreciated.