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Joined: Nov 06, 2004 Posts: 972269 Location: Central Maine
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 10:08 am Post subject:
Glad to hear one of you already have theirs. The others should be arriving very shortly.
Feeding shouldn't be an issue. All of the tegu hatchlings were already eating well on crickets and small roaches. I had not moved them to turkey or pinkies yet, because at this size I generally just like to get them eating all of the supplemented insects I can. I put the insects in and let them eat their fill. If they need more I add more.
Take pictures and get them posted. Keep us informed.
Joined: Mar 25, 2005 Posts: 1354 Location: Denver, CO
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 4:35 pm Post subject:
My Tegu has arrived as well after quite a journey - He tore up a few crickets, took a nice big drink, and his checking out the new digs - I even had him take a little nap in my hands - I will get some pics up this evening _________________ 1.0.0 Ball Python "Albino"
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Joined: Nov 06, 2004 Posts: 972269 Location: Central Maine
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 9:25 pm Post subject:
Great pictures. Be sure to feed them whatever crickets, superworms and small roaches that they will eat. Supplement them with vit/calc powder, such as Miner-All. These tegus have been through a bit of stress with shipping so they may be a bit tired and weak.. Feed and allow them to relax. It will be a bit hard for you, but try not to over handle them at this critical time.
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 613 Location: The Netherlands
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 2:20 am Post subject:
BABY SHOWER!!!!!
lol
Congrats on the little ones. And take picsssssssss!!!!
Like the last one where hes almost asleep hanging from your finger..awww
But wait with taking pics for a week please. Just let them settle in a bit.
I may pick up my ferret puppie today...I just can't wait _________________ 1.0.0 T.rufescens
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Joined: Jul 09, 2005 Posts: 88 Location: Gilbert, AZ
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:15 pm Post subject:
I got my Tegu yesterday, it was a bit stessed from the heat but it is doing a lot better. I fed it some crickets last night and it ate 4 and then took a dump. Now it is drinking YAY! I tried feeding it this morning but I think it just got up and isnt that hungry. I will try later. Thanks for the great tegu, Rick! I will keep you all updated. _________________ 1.1 Veiled Chameleons
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Joined: Jun 20, 2005 Posts: 111 Location: Mt. Pearl ,NFLD Canada
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:20 pm Post subject:
ahhhhh i jealous! i was supposed to have mine last monday the 11th but i'm still waiting for toronto's humidity level to go down great looking hatchlings to say the least!
Joined: Mar 25, 2005 Posts: 1354 Location: Denver, CO
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:53 pm Post subject:
K8t wrote:
I got my Tegu yesterday, it was a bit stessed from the heat but it is doing a lot better. I fed it some crickets last night and it ate 4 and then took a dump. Now it is drinking YAY! I tried feeding it this morning but I think it just got up and isnt that hungry. I will try later. Thanks for the great tegu, Rick! I will keep you all updated.
Good deal - mine only ate 3 crickets yesterday, however today he ate 5 crickets and a superworm - will see if he is hungry again later, and broke in the enclosure with his 1st dump lol _________________ 1.0.0 Ball Python "Albino"
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Joined: Nov 06, 2004 Posts: 972269 Location: Central Maine
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 7:48 pm Post subject:
LIMATT wrote:
got mine yesterday and i'm very happy with it.
very active and already started eating a ton. it looks like i'm going have to watch this one. i've heard tegus can get over weight quickly.
You don't need to worry about them getting over-weight until they are sub-adults. Just avoid fatty foods. Feed adult rodents over young rodents when possible. Feed plenty of insects and fruits.
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