Do tegus have to Brumate?
Argentine tegus do brumate, but brumation is not required for pet (non-breeding) tegus. Contrary to popular belief, brumation is not triggered by cooler weather. Instead, tegus react to a combination of shorter days and changes in humidity and atmospheric pressure.
Do tegus require UVB?
Do Argentine tegus need UVB? Yes! Argentine tegus require UVB lighting to thrive in captivity.
Are tegus friendly?
Argentine Tegus are very friendly and intelligent, they are able to recognize their owners and make a connection with them. This is only true for lizards who have been handled since they were hatchlings.
Do tegus need heat at night?
Argentine Tegus are cold-blooded animals and require supplemental heat for proper digestion. They prefer 75-85 F during the day. Nighttime temperatures can be 5-10 cooler. If a reptile is cold, it cannot properly digest its food and is more likely to become ill.
What months do tegus hibernate?
If you plan to hibernate your tegu, stop feeding it when it’s eating has slowed, usually mid-October. Keep the lights on for the next 14 days, but don’t feed the tegu anything.
How do I know if my tegu has MBD?
How do we diagnose MBD? Early symptoms of MBD include bowed or swollen legs, arched spine, bumps along the bones of the legs, spine and tail, bilateral softening of the jaw (commonly referred to as rubber jaw), and softening of the carapace and plastron in turtles and tortoises.
Do tegus need D3?
All food offer to Tegus under 1 year needs to be dusted with calcium with D3 3-4 days a week. If not, your Tegu can get MBD (metabolic bone disease) since they are growing so fast and not receiving the proper amount of calcium for the growth of their bones.
Do tegus need humidity?
Tegus require about 75 to 90-percent humidity, and these substrates are the best at retaining moisture in order to provide humidity. Mist the substrate as needed to maintain the recommended humidity level in their enclosure, but also be careful that you aren’t keeping your tegu on an overly saturated substrate.
Do male tegus grow faster than females?
Tegus are fast growing lizards, often reaching sexual maturity in 3 years or less. Males grow larger, sometimes exceeding 4 feet in total length with a thick, muscular build. Females are slightly smaller, usually in the 3 foot range, and are more slightly built than their male counterparts.
What is brumation in tegus?
In captivity, brumation is how tegus prepare for breeding. Brumation lasts for 6-7 months and can affect tegus as young as 1 year. Colombian tegus are from a warmer climate, and do not typically brumate. Argentine tegus do brumate, but brumation is not required for pet (non-breeding) tegus.
How long does it take for a tegu to brumate?
Brumation lasts for 6-7 months and can affect tegus as young as 1 year. Colombian tegus are from a warmer climate, and do not typically brumate. Argentine tegus do brumate, but brumation is not required for pet (non-breeding) tegus. Contrary to popular belief, brumation is not triggered by cooler weather.
Do tegus brumate in Colombia?
Colombian tegus are from a warmer climate, and do not typically brumate. Argentine tegus do brumate, but brumation is not required for pet (non-breeding) tegus. Contrary to popular belief, brumation is not triggered by cooler weather. Instead, tegus react to a combination of shorter days and changes in humidity and atmospheric pressure.