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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 9:03 pm Post subject: is this ok????
hi im soon to be getting a argintinan b &w or blue tegu. this is gonna be my first tegu so i dont know if the tank set up im using is good. for a juvi tegu is a
40 breeder
eco earth
hide spot
basking branch
big water dish
feeding dish
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 613 Location: The Netherlands
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 2:03 am Post subject:
I agree with charlene here.
Eco earth is kinda dusty when it is drying up so better use a mixture.
And you forgot to put the heatlamps in the list
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 10:45 am Post subject:
eco-earth would still work. Again I'm going to side with cypress mulch. I can't get enough of it! Other then that, everything sounds good to me! I can't wait to get my 2 girls back! I'll end up keeping some little ones back!!! _________________ John Light
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eco earth is great it only gets dusty if you just ignore the fact that you have to add some warm water 2 times a month or so its the best stuff i have tried. i have tried Repti-bark and it got moldy with all the moisture tegus need pm me if you have more Qs
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maby a basking rock in sted of a basking branch or both _________________ 0.2.0 German Shepherds *Khoda* & *Keara*
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Joined: Dec 11, 2004 Posts: 216 Location: BC, Canada
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 7:14 pm Post subject:
Eco Earth has small string like particles that can get wrapped around toes if not careful. It does keep the humidity well though. I have used repti-bark for all sorts of critters requiring higher humdity like chameleons and water dragons and have never once had it mold on me.
Joined: Nov 06, 2004 Posts: 972269 Location: Central Maine
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 11:33 pm Post subject:
Fitz: ReptiBark(tm) will work fine until Cypress mulch is available. Though Eco Earth(tm) will work, it gets very dusty if not kept damp and could cause respiratory issues. I am not saying it will, but only that there is a chance. I know people who use it with no serious issues.
Joined: Mar 31, 2005 Posts: 89 Location: Providence, RI
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 8:52 am Post subject:
You said you had a young Tegu if so stay away from the heater rocks burns their bellies easily. I bought one thinking it was an easy idea. I realized Lady was not eating, like she was in the pet store, she was staying away from the heater rock . The raising in her temperature is part of her digestive process. Making her not want to eat failure to digest properly . I went with a heat pad and she regained her normal ( if you can call it that) eating habits.
I dont know if jungle mix is good for tegus but my brother uses it for his tarantula and it seems kind of dusty. _________________ 1.0.0 Leopard gecko
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Joined: Mar 07, 2005 Posts: 328 Location: Chesterfield, UK
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 4:47 am Post subject:
I would substitute the basking branch for a large flat rock or piece of large bogwood. Tegu's aren't big climbers, and may find it difficult to sit on a branch as he/she gets larger. Basically something that will hold the heat after the heat source has been switched off, but definately not a powered heat rock as already stated.
Joined: Nov 06, 2004 Posts: 972269 Location: Central Maine
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 7:23 am Post subject:
Flat rocks (not electric rocks, but regular natural rocks) are great for holding the heat, but you need to make sure if you place a chunk of slate or similar under the light that you monitor the temps closely. Basking temps of 110 degrees on the substrate will make a rock under that same spot soar to a dangerous temp.
I use a large flat slate rock, but I place it off beside the basking beam so it heats up, but not as much. I do still have to watch that the tegus trying to burrow under it do not move the rock directly into the basking beam.
Joined: Mar 07, 2005 Posts: 328 Location: Chesterfield, UK
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2005 11:19 am Post subject:
Yes, agree with you there Rick, I did forget to add that bit tho. I have mine placed off centre of the beam, and it works well. The temp of the rock has yet to breach 110, but right under the middle of the rock is 110 - 115, which is just nice for him.
I also keep a flat rock at the other end of the enclosure, as a cooling down rock. You'll tend to find the rock away from the beam will have a cooler surface area than the rest of the enclosure, meaning if they get too hot, they can thermo-regulate themselves to be cooler.
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its the best stuff i have tried. i have tried Repti-bark and it got moldy with all the moisture tegus need 
pm me if you have more Qs
. The raising in her temperature is part of her digestive process. Making her not want to eat failure to digest properly . I went with a heat pad and she regained her normal ( if you can call it that) eating habits.
