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nessanicolle

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Hello everyone,

It feels like just yesterday I got my first little colombian! He/she turned 8 months old today and it has blown my mind that I have this amazing little guy. I am so glad I took the time to love and care for him like I did when I first brought him home. He's about 19" right now and as happy as can be.

Okay, as for a question.. at about 8 months, should he be bigger? I feel like everyone has these 3 month tegu's and they're all like 30" already. Am I doing something wrong?

Other than that, sweet as can be:)

-Vanessa
 

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KritterKeeper

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From what I've read Columbians grow more slowly than other tegus and of course don't get nearly as big. He looks great from what I can see so I wouldn't be worried as long as he's eating regularly and is otherwise fine.
 

Bubblz Calhoun

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Ditto ^ ^ ^ and if you're going to compare him to something, make sure it's the same species. Less stress that way and you'll see he's on track.
 

nessanicolle

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I know they grow slower but like i said, everyone else (and i do mean colombian) has one thats just a baby and it's like 2 feet.
 

james.w

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Another thing to consider is since Colombian are imported it is nearly impossible to know the exact age. Those that claim to have 3 month old tegus at 30" could have 30" tegus that are a year old.
 

Bubblz Calhoun

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Species doesn't matter we are all born different sizes and grow at different rates. Just because someone else has one that's larger or smaller doesn't mean there's something wrong with it or you're doing something wrong. It could be just where it's suppose to be.
 

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