Thinking of adopting....

[tjohnson722]

Found a red Tegu 2 ft, I'm guessing appx one year for 150.00 obo. Already have a 8x4x4 cage ready to go. Here's a picture. Definately don't like the water dish...... Plus looks like its in a small aquarium.

Thoughts.....

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[chitodadon]

He seems a lil small for a year

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[james.w]

Is it local so you can go see it in person?

 

[chitodadon]

I was thinking the same thing james

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[tjohnson722]

It is local. What should I look for if I go?? I'm not positive on the age. He told me but I have forgotten.

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I must say that I cannot stand the thought of this animal in a small aquarium and not getting the things it needs especially since I have the means to help it financially and space wise. I literally cannot turn down a reptile in need. (James can attest to this from herpcenter) lol.

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[chitodadon]

I dont blame u givin it the better home he will need it

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[james.w]

It is tough this time of year because the activity level could be low due to the season, but obviously you want an active animal. It.sounds like you have your mind made up about getting it, so I would say be prepared for.the worst but hope for the best.

 

[tjohnson722]

It's such a waste to spend so much money on something then not care for it properly.

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[laurarfl]

It might not be that small for a year old. Not all tegus grow at super fast rates.

 

[tjohnson722]

Just asked again. It's 2 1/2 yrs old.

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Also only eats canned chicken dog food.

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[chitodadon]

Oh no thats not good

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[TeguBlake]

Just asked again. It's 2 1/2 yrs old.

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holy crap...

 

[james.w]

I would pass if I were you.

 

[chitodadon]

Yea ots not worth it he is not being taken care or right no calcium and nutrition at all

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[tjohnson722]

I tried to tell him that he said, well I've had 4 and they were all raised that way. Wow....... I'll wait. Lol.

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[kim86]

Poor lil guy.

 

[TeguBuzz]

I'd be surprised if this tegu survives another month. I'd pass on it, looks like its got some spinal problems unless that's just the pic. The conditions look terrible, the water bowl is just... What? The substrate looks dry as hell, the "enclosure" that it's in looks too small for my foot to fit in. I'd only take that tegu if it were free just so it'd live a good month or so before it passes away. But for 150, no thanks. Poor little red.

 

[tjohnson722]

I know. I will not spend that money. He's also adament that he feeds that same diet to his blackthroat, savanah monitor and other Tegu's. He says they're all slow growers. I tried to explain how its insufficient nutrients is why theyre small and he wouldn't hear it. Can't help the ignorant. Could call his local animal shelter and report him but I'm too nice.

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I know people from another forum who would strangle him for mistreating and misfeeding the savanah monitor lol

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[TeguBuzz]

I'd strangle him and tear him a new one for feeding that to his black throat let alone all his reptiles. I'd report him in a heart beat. Ill throw his moronic self in a 3x3 room maybe in even smaller and feed him dog and cat food for the remainder of his life and see what he thinks.

 

[tjohnson722]

Unfortunately, I'm too nice to do that. And the warden/animal shelter usually has no idea if a reptile is being mistreated unless they specifically research it.

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