tank size question

fitz71289 · New Member Joined: Aug 05, 2005 Posts: 2

for an adult columbian black and white tegu what would be the tank size needed if an aquarium was used?

Rick · Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2005 10:11 pm Post subject:

The current enclosure, aquarium tank or not, should be X inches long, Y inches wide and 2' to 3' tall.

X = Twice the tegus current length
Y = The current length of the tegu

If you want to plan for the future, then X & Y for a Colombian Black Tegu (or the Gold-Phased Black) would be...

X = 84 inches
Y = 42 inches

A blue tegu would be the same as above.

For Argentine Black & Whites Tegus, as well as Argentine Red Tegus, it would be...

X = 104 inches
Y = 52 inches

This is the optimal enclosure size. If you go smaller the tegu may be fine in it, but it may be cramped and uncomfortable, which may lead to stress and illness. If you use anything smaller your tegu should have access to free roam in the room.

Rick
_________________
Sisco Reptiles - Proud Breeder of the Tamest & Most Social Tegus. See www.SiscoReptiles.com