Maxwell Green
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Hey i am a first time tegu owner. And i think my Zeusy ( daughters take on his name). Is going to brumate soon. Zeus is a chacoan giant and is about 6months old. He is around 26" long. He spends about 23 out of 24hrs underground lately coming up about 2 times each morning for a little bit. I was reading that you want to stop feeding a tegu a week or so before brumating but it makes me so nervous. I slowed his feeding 2 weeks ago to about every 3 days since his interest did go down in food. But when he comes up as i get ready for work he seems to want food.
His burrow is in the den of the tank and his about 5 inch down into his substrate. Its around 74-76° down there. Ive been keeping the above ground warmer still with his lights as if hes awake due to being nervous. He has good weight on him; chubby tail base and all. Just do hold I strong and stop feeding every few days or give small meals? Just want to do right by him.
Thanks in advance,
Max and the Green family
Here is Zeus asking for help lol.
His burrow is in the den of the tank and his about 5 inch down into his substrate. Its around 74-76° down there. Ive been keeping the above ground warmer still with his lights as if hes awake due to being nervous. He has good weight on him; chubby tail base and all. Just do hold I strong and stop feeding every few days or give small meals? Just want to do right by him.
Thanks in advance,
Max and the Green family
Here is Zeus asking for help lol.