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[NicoleRussell]

Originally Posted by LizardLover

First of all, only $50 for an Argentine B&W Tegu hatchling?? (I was expecting to pay a bit more.) Do the prices increase as they get older or something?

WELL IT DEPENDS ON HOW MANY TEGUS HATCH OUT. SOME YEARS ARE LESS EXPENSIVE THEN OTHERS AND BERT HAS HAD A HUGE SUPPLY OF TEGUS THE LAST FEW YEARS. AND YES BASICALLY THEY ARE MORE EXPENSIVE AS THEY GET OLDER.

Second, I was wondering if there are any apecific sizes of food that I need to feed or that I need to avoid and if larger prey can cause problems? (Was just wondering because I know that you have to be careful about the size of crickets fed to baby beardies.)

FOR BABIES INSECTS AND WORMS ARE BEST. OCCASIONAL (WEEKLY) MOUSE PINKS ARE OK TOO. AS THE TEGU GROWS YOU CAN GAGE THE SIZE ON THE ANIMAL'S SIZE--AND CUT OUT THE BUGS ALTOGETHER. YOU'LL KNOW WHEN BECAUSE THE TEGU WILL EAT BUGS AND WORMS LESS AND LESS

Third, I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips for constructing a large cage for when she reaches her adult size? I currently have a 25 gallon and a 40 gallon tank, and although I realize that a really large enclosure will not be immediately necessary, I'd rather get started on it so that I can have it ready and "perfected" by the time that she's ready for it.
CAN'T HELP YOU THERE---I BOUGHT MINE.

The problem is that all of the plans for large cages that I can find are designed for green iguanas, which are arboreal lizards. I know that Argentine B&W Tegus are terrestrial lizards, and I want to make sure that I build her a large, safe enclosure that she'll be happy in, and since she's not arboreal, it doesn't make any sense for me to build that type of cage for her.

JUST THINK LONG. THE TRUTH IS THOUGH--HE WILL NEED A BASKING ROCK--A MULCH BOX AND A WATER CONSTAINER...
(I keep saying her, but really I'm just keeping my fingers crossed. Anyone have any idea how well Bert can actually probe those little "guys" that young?)
AFTER A YEAR HE IS QUITE ACCURATE. WHEN THEY ARE STILL GREEN HEADED IT'S TOUGH--BUT IF HE GUARANTEES IT THEN GO ITH WHAT HE SAYS
Of course, I could just let my creative juices flow and hopefully I'd come up with something okay, but of course I would really, really appreciate any ideas, tips, or especially pics of what you guys might be keeping your large terrestrial lizards in. (Especially since I hear that these guys are master escape artists! ha)
YEAH THEY ARE RELENTLESS. NICO HATED TO BE CONFINED FROM DAY ONE. ROCCO HIS FEMALE--IS VERY CONTENT WITHIN CONFINES AND WOULD NEVER TRY AND ESCAPE. BUT I THINK HIS PERSONALITY IS MORE COMMON.



I'd really, really appreciate any tips, pics, whatever that anyone could provide or suggest in order to make make sure that my 'gu gets a great, terrestrial home!

Thanks!

GOOD LUCK!