Behavioral Fluctuations

[gone_awry]

Hi, I’ve had my Tegu for a week today, and the last 2 days she has behaved quite differently from the first several days I had her. For the first 5 days, she was out on a consistent routine with coming out of her hide, basking, and exploring. She has eaten 4/7 days she’s been with me. I would sit next to her, she’d look at me, I’d talk to her. I would set my hand in her tank, and she would cautiously explore me or ignore me. I finally took her out to bathe her, then put her back in her tank. She was normal that night, but has been burrowing since. I saw her for a minute or so yesterday peeking her head out of her hide, but she didn’t come out. She hasn’t come out today at all And she hasn’t eaten for 2 days. It seemed she was more comfortable when she got here than she is now, and I’m wondering if this is normal adjustment behavior, if I spooked her by taking her out too soon, or if I should be worried she’s sick? Thanks in advance.

 

[AlphaAlpha]

Totally normal behaviour and one of the most common questions asked on the site ....... Just be patient and they'll come round.

 

[gone_awry]

Totally normal behaviour and one of the most common questions asked on the site ....... Just be patient and they'll come round.

Thank you! I’m sorry to ask a commonly asked question. I reviewed several pages back, but didn’t see whether it’s normal to go from being social to hiding after being handled for the first time. I appreciate the response.

 

[AlphaAlpha]

No problem, you're welcome and sorry didn't mean to come across in a bad way if I did

 

[gone_awry]

No problem, you're welcome and sorry didn't mean to come across in a bad way if I did

Oh no! Not at all! I just feel bad asking something you guys have probably seen too many times already.

 

[Godzilla Earth]

No don't worry, it's common and if your not a experienced tegu talker (tegu talkers? Tegu talki?) it's totally okay. I was visiting for a while before I joined so I knew how to get around

 

[gone_awry]

I’m very happy to say she’s out and curious again today. Thanks for talking me out of my nervousness!

 

[Debita]

Just be there for her when she's ready! I think Alpha was saying it's common so as not to worry you. no judgement.