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Main Menu Home The Forums Photo Gallery Video Forum Tegu Chat (IRC) Helpful Info Messaging Your Account Contact Admin      Of Interest      Earn Revenue Add targetted ads and earn free income!      Tegu Books theTegu.com: Forums  Forum FAQ   Search   Usergroups   Profile   Login  Sick Tegu Needs Owner          theTegu.com Forum Index -> Classifieds View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message LaidToRest New Member Joined: Dec 05, 2006 Posts: 2 Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:56 pm    Post subject: Sick Tegu Needs Owner Hey everyone. My friend gave me a red tegu like a week ago because his mom wouldn't let him keep it. I took it in but it doesn't seem like it's in good condition. His eyes are all messed up and he seems blind. I've been feeding him with a syringe through his mouth with some baby food in it. He doesn't like to take it, but he does. I don't have any money to bring him to the vet nor am I experienced enough to take care of him. My friend said that he's been like this for about a month now and he's still alive. He's about 25 or 26" and I'm not sure how old he is. If anyone can help me out, please send me a PM. I am located in Clearwater, FL (33759). Thanks everyone Back to top TheNero Valued Member Joined: Sep 28, 2006 Posts: 115 Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 7:49 pm    Post subject: So the tegu is very sick and your user name is LaidtoRest, just something I noticed. Anyway, I can't help you right now, but I'm sure there is some one on the site that may be willing to help, I would give him a good soak or two, offer him some veggies, and a small rat something that won't take him much energy to to take down, also I would suggest getting him a UVB basking spot for the time being if hes doing that bad give him everything you can till you find a suitable keepter. This is why i don't think young children or anyone still living with their parents should keep large reptiles. YOu will have to move, go to school or what ever down the road and who is left to care for these animals then. Also stop the baby food.. Back to top Wolf-hound Valued Member Joined: Sep 29, 2006 Posts: 98 Location: Florida Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 9:55 pm    Post subject: I'm near Gainesville. Maybe we can meet up and I can take it. Contact me at ladytayla@yahoo.com Wolfy _________________ Raw Bear with Salt tastes like Oysters. Back to top LaidToRest New Member Joined: Dec 05, 2006 Posts: 2 Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 12:27 am    Post subject: Sorry bout the LaidToRest. It's my bands name. Anyway, I resorted to baby food because I don't think he can see and the last time I put a rat in there, he didn't even notice it. I'll try again anyway. Back to top Daggit_Columbian Honored Member Joined: Oct 10, 2006 Posts: 251 Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 10:06 am    Post subject: you came to the right place.... good choice! (i am gonna google your band too) -j Back to top Daggit_Columbian Honored Member Joined: Oct 10, 2006 Posts: 251 Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 10:16 am    Post subject: LaidToRest wrote: Sorry bout the LaidToRest. It's my bands name. Anyway, I resorted to baby food because I don't think he can see and the last time I put a rat in there, he didn't even notice it. I'll try again anyway. grind up some crix, roaches, turkey , mealworms, superworms, quality veggies ect... see if he will eat that out of the syringe. Good luck! -j Back to top Leif85 Member Joined: Aug 08, 2006 Posts: 14 Location: Florida Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 4:06 pm    Post subject: Fort Lauderdale I'll take the Tegu off of your hands. I know a few good vets. If you haven't already found it a home let me know. 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