We just got a beautiful 3 year old male tegu named Hagrid. I adore him but I am worried about the temperature in his enclosure. I have heard many differing opinions about how warm his entire home should be. Can anyone help me out? I know he should have a basking spot, then an all over warmer place, and a cool side? How hot is too hot and how cool is too cool? Sorry to sound stupid but we are just learning. Any advice would be appreciated!!! Thanks.
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Temperature question from a newbie tegu owner.
- Thread starter Joanna
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VenusAndSaturn
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I'd say keep the basking spot anywhere from 100-125. I personally like to have multiple options for my tegu so rather than providing a basking spot thats only 115 or so I provide multiple thats in a range of 100-125 and this then lets the animal choose it's preferred temp.
I tend to keep my warm side around 88-95 with the cool side being 75-80.
I tend to keep my warm side around 88-95 with the cool side being 75-80.
