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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  feeding          theTegu.com Forum Index -> General Care View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message squirrel New Member Joined: Mar 06, 2005 Posts: 3 Location: jupiter,fl Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2005 5:47 pm    Post subject: feeding I have ordered a book about my tegu.I got some cypress mulch,he still prefers his flannel blanket.I was wondering about worms,can they eat them?I thought I read something on this site that they can,but I want to make sure,squirrel Back to top reptilica1386 Valued Member Joined: Feb 05, 2005 Posts: 122 Location: lapeer michigan Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2005 6:04 pm    Post subject: LOL sure why not as long as they arent intestinal worms... jk sorry lauren Back to top Rick Administrator Joined: Nov 06, 2004 Posts: 972269 Location: Central Maine Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2005 6:25 pm    Post subject: Re: feeding squirrel wrote: I have ordered a book about my tegu.I got some cypress mulch,he still prefers his flannel blanket.I was wondering about worms,can they eat them?I thought I read something on this site that they can,but I want to make sure,squirrel The book will probably give you the basics, but most books are pretty outdated so you are free to check here with any questions or concerns. First I will answer your question. Worms are fine, mealworms, superworms, wax worms, etc. You will hear a few people who think you need to crush the worms head to kill them first. I never have, neither have many of the breeders I know. Bert at Agama International is one of, if not the largest breeder of tegus and he also agrees that it's not necessary to crush their heads prior to feeding. Just make sure they are all from a trusted source and avoid feeding anything 'wild caught' as it can harbor parasites that your tegu may not be able to deal with. As far as the substrate, cypress mulch is great. Beware of the flannel blanket. Regular use of cloth can also harbor mites and bacteria, as well as mold which can make your tegu very sick. Another concern would be the tegu getting wrapped up and tangled inside it. This is something to watch out for. Rick _________________ Sisco Reptiles - Proud Breeder of the Tamest & Most Social Tegus. See www.SiscoReptiles.com Back to top drfish Respected Member Joined: Mar 07, 2005 Posts: 328 Location: Chesterfield, UK Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 9:28 am    Post subject: And he could risk losing his toes on a blanket if they get hooked. Sure someones mentioned that already, but thought i'd re-iterate it. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         theTegu.com Forum Index -> General Care All times are GMT - 5 Hours Page 1 of 1 Translate to English using Google Language Tools:   Jump to: Select a forum General Site Forums----------------Site NewsWelcomeFun & GamesSuggestion BoxBusiness Ratings & ReviewsMembers LoungeHelpful Information Tegu Forums----------------Normal DiscussionGeneral CareHealth IssuesTegu HousingClassifiedsBreeding & GeneticsShow & Tell (Picture Forum)Lights! Camera! Action! (Video Forum) Feeder Discussion----------------RoachesCricketsRodentsOther Feeders Other Pets & Discussion----------------AmphibiansReptilesBirdsMammalsInvertebratesFish & ReefField Herping  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Forums © Welcome to theTegu.com, Tupinambis merianae, Argentine Black & White Tegu, Giant Tegu, Tupinambis teguixin, Columbian Black Tegu, Columbian Black & White Tegu, Common Tegu, Black Banded Tegu, Golden Tegu, Schw.-Weiss oder Bänderteju, Tupinambis rufescens, Argentine Red Tegu, Red Tegu, Paraguay Red Tegu, Roter Teju, Tupinambis quadrilineatus, Four-striped Tegu, Tupinambis palustris, Tupinambis duseni, Yellow Tegu, Tupinambis longilineus, Rondonia Tegu, Blue Tegu, Tupinambis Teguixin ssp., Reptile, Reptiles, Lizard, Lizards, Alligator Lizards, Anoles, Bearded Dragons, Chameleons, Chuckwallas, Collared Lizards, Crocodilians, Cyclura & Ctenosaura, Frilled Dragons, Gecko Forum, Geckos Leopard, Geckos Rhacodactylus, Geckos Uroplatus, Gila & Beaded Lizards, Horned Lizards, Iguanas, Lacertids, Monitors, Mountain Tree Dragons, Plated Lizards, Skinks, Spiny Fence Lizards, Tegu, Tegus, Uromastyx, Water Dragons & Basilisks, crickets, feeders, mice, superworms, mealworms, cage, aquarium, enclosure, dealers, breeders, pet store, pet shop.....