Meet Kimosabi, my Argentine B&W Tegu

[KSTAR]

nice little guys you have keep up the good work

 

[ThorTheTegu]

(soon to be tegu owner) Nice enclosure, I plan on making one very similar in style to yours, 4x3x2, and I was wondering what type of bulbs your using. Thanks

 

[Max713]

(soon to be tegu owner) Nice enclosure, I plan on making one very similar in style to yours, 4x3x2, and I was wondering what type of bulbs your using. Thanks

I'm using a total of 3 bulbs:
1- Reptisun 160w UVB- Basking lamp
1- 50w Halogen Flood Bulb- From a hardware store, for extra lighting and a little heat
1- 50w Ceramic Heat Element- Only on at night to keep night time temps above 70F

Here's a link to a more detailed description of the build:
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Soon to be Tegu owner, make sure you research heavily before purchase!, Tegu's require a great amount of attention and effort!

Also, be prepared to build another enclosure, twice as big within a year!

 

[Max713]

Experimenting with a new basking setup:

I'll report back with a surface temp once the rock comes up to full temperature, also change his climbing log into another hide on the warm side, seen at the right side of the pictures. I regularly find him burrowed under the mulch on the hot side, so I figured I would try providing a hot side hide and see how he reacts.
I can see now that experimenting with basking positions will become a regular occurrence as he grows, I took a quick measurement of Kimo today while he was in the tub, he approximately just under 15", which means he grew an inch in less than a month already! Not bad for his first 3 weeks here I'd say.

 

[Guest]

Cute set up !!!

What did you have in it previously ??

 

[Max713]

Cute set up !!!

What did you have in it previously ??

Thank you.

You can find previous pics on page 1 of this thread.

 

[ThorTheTegu]

Thanks. I have spent over a solid week watching videos, reading from sites, and talking to people all about Tegus. I was just curious on the wattage and type of bulb i should use for my size tank. I had originally planned a 8x4x3, but doing a 4x3x2 will save me over 100$ (smaller budget now compared to 8-12 months from now) and space. Thanks again!

 

[Max713]

Thanks. I have spent over a solid week watching videos, reading from sites, and talking to people all about Tegus. I was just curious on the wattage and type of bulb i should use for my size tank. I had originally planned a 8x4x3, but doing a 4x3x2 will save me over 100$ (smaller budget now compared to 8-12 months from now) and space. Thanks again!

No problem, just wanted to make sure you are aware of the immense amount of responsibility that comes with owning a Tegu, and the need to plan on owning one for the next 20 years!
As for further info on bulbs, the combo I'm using seems to work perfect. A constant 85F ambient temp. The Repti-sun provides the needed UVB light, as well as appropriate basking temps.

 

[Max713]

Well, my new rock only provided a 102F basking temp >: (
So I raised it up 2.5" by placing plywood cut to length under the substrate, I'll report back with the new surface temps.

And Kimo enjoying his new spot

 

[Max713]

Was trying to get a feeding video, Kimo wasn't cooperating.

It's funny, about 20 minutes after the video, he started exploring, then I heard him scratching at the plexiglass, I just slid it open and let him out, he went exploring the apartment again for 15 minutes or so.

 

[Guest]

Just noticed ...

I would secure the light [better yet get a different fixture ] ...

Looks like at best a broken forty dollar bulb At worst your house and tegu burned up ...

 

[Max713]

Here's a short video of me helping Kimo along with the final bit of shed on his toes, mostly to showcase how well he is doing with handling.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50204630@N05/5454440760/

And Kimo relaxing on his basking spot after

And a little feeding video, cricket snack this morning
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50204630@N05/5454479498/

 

[Max713]

Kimo let me grab a video of him chowing on his turkey this afternoon

 

[Max713]

Look what I did
Thats a live golden pothos.

 

[Guest]

Pretty !!!

 

[Brandonjames]

wow, Very nice! That looks incredible. If I did something like this my tegu would destroy it.

 

[Max713]

wow, Very nice! That looks incredible. If I did something like this my tegu would destroy it.

Thanks! It's becoming such a hobby.

And I'm sure Kimo will destroy it eventually too, and I'll just rebuild

 

[Max713]

Started a new thread, this is where I'll be posting all new info on Kimo.
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