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HELP. Housing Ideas!!!

JakesJayas

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Hey guys! New too the forum and new to tegu keeping!
Just got my Arg. B & W Tegu a few days ago, she's still a young one.
I wanna get started on her cage very soon thought(adult cage) because i soon want to get a second tegu! So i was wondering if a 6 x 4 x4 would be good for possibly 2 adult tegu's in the future? Or should i just build 2, 6 x 3 x 3's? lemme know guys:p
 

Dubya

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You could just use a dorm refrigerator laid on it's back with a piece of plywood on the top to prevent escape and a reading lamp inside for light and heat. The same set up that Chitodadon on this forum uses. I would opt for a bigger and better enclosure myself. The dorm fridge does prevent overheating in the summer, though.
 

JakesJayas

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Dubya said:
You could just use a dorm refrigerator laid on it's back with a piece of plywood on the top to prevent escape and a reading lamp inside for light and heat. The same set up that Chitodadon on this forum uses. I would opt for a bigger and better enclosure myself. The dorm fridge does prevent overheating in the summer, though.

ive already made the decision on using melamine but thanks for the reply tho!
 

Steven.

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Welcome to the forum. But you can't just post without any pics of the little one..=]..lol... 2 adult housed together.. Which btw is not something i believe in.. Should be in nothing SMALLER than an 8x4x4.. If your housing them separately then 6x4x4 would be just fine. Post those pics when you get a chance.

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JakesJayas

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Steven. said:
Welcome to the forum. But you can't just post without any pics of the little one..=]..lol... 2 adult housed together.. Which btw is not something i believe in.. Should be in nothing SMALLER than an 8x4x4.. If your housing them separately then 6x4x4 would be just fine. Post those pics when you get a chance.

sent from my phone to your eyes
LOL yes well now theirs a pic! And how about a 7 x 3 x 3 for a female and male?
 

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JakesJayas

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TeguBuzz said:
Welcome to the forums Jake.


I would build two separate enclosures.



Hey TeguBuzz! I watch your vid's! just commented on one today! and Okay sounds good! Ill stick with one tegu for now and worry about building a second enclosure when i get a second tegu if i do!:D
 

james.w

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If your tegu gets over 3' which is very likely a 6*3*3 is too small in my opinion. It would to WAY too small for two. Two adult tegus need about a 12*6*4 enclosure. What will you do if they don't get along?
 

JakesJayas

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james.w said:
If your tegu gets over 3' which is very likely a 6*3*3 is too small in my opinion. It would to WAY too small for two. Two adult tegus need about a 12*6*4 enclosure. What will you do if they don't get along?
Good point man, I'm just going to build a 6 x 3 x 3 for my current female, and when i get a male i will build him a 7x3x3
 

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Good call Jake. I've yet to go back on YouTube so haven't been able to see the comments as of late. I saw the vid of your tegu, she looks great man. Keep it up.
 

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