Thinking of adopting....

[laurarfl]

It's sad. My Charlie was a rescue and then the guy who took him kept him in a 3ft tank and fed him a mouse or banana a week and water when he remembered. And that was the rescue! So he was rescued from the "rescue", and given to the guy who eventually gave him to me. Even though Charlie didn't have the best start, he's 42" and 11lbs. He has a bent tail and tender mouth, but looks healthy otherwise.

 

[tjohnson722]

That's awesome he has a better life now, its why I foster now.

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[TheTeguGurl]

At least you would give him a better home. I would rescue him if I were you@

 

[tjohnson722]

I am afraid I don't know enough about tegus especially a underfed, underweight one.

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[james.w]

I am afraid I don't know enough about tegus especially a underfed, underweight one.

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Spoken like a responsible keeper. Somebody "rescuing" an animal they know nothing or very little about is generally not a good situation. Also you don't want your first experience with tegus to be a negative one. Just find a healthy tegu ands you wilbe much happier.

 

[BatGirl1]

I have done rescue with pets and wildlife, and believe me, even with information that is species specific you can run into such problems and never mind the expense. I feel for you though.my heart bleeds when I see neglect.

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[Teg]

I am afraid I don't know enough about tegus especially a underfed, underweight one.

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Good point ! But surely he can't be any worse off than where he is now, few days on here and you will be up to it, fantastic advice !

 

[BatGirl1]

If you 100% know what you're getting into...rescue him. But know that he may or may not be ok. Just be prepared. If you don't feel like you have the time money or stamina to aggressively maintain his health, just go for a healthy one. I had to give up rehabbing insectivoris bats and other random wildlife and pets because my limits had been reached and i kept taking on more than I could reasonably handle. I saw my dismal plight and as I rehabbed and released the last of them I promised 'no more '. So like i said, if you are up for the time money and research it takes to do it...do it. I know it's hard to say no to an animal in need...TRUST ME. either way...good luck with whatever you decide

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[tjohnson722]

I have an idea what I would be facing. However, it would require so much attention. I'm not prepared to give. More attention than a healthy Tegu. With my kids who are very young, I'm not sure a sick Tegu would work.

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