Enclosures
Tegu Housing
I will describe the housing requirements beginning with the "hatchling" and ending with the "adult".
If you purchase a Tegu in the "hatchling" stage, I would recommend the following:
a.) A custom enclosure at least 4x2x2 .NO Glass aquariums they harder to keep the temps and humidity correct. So I don't recommend glass tanks for that reason.
b.) A good substrate for bedding. Organic top soil with or with out a mix of sand or peat moss , Coco Husk Coarse Chips,Pure Cypress Mulch,not a blend, Orchid Bark, Aspen Shavings, Eucalyptus Mulch, or a commercial bedding such as Repti-Bark.
c.) A water dish, providing fresh chlorine free water daily, that is large enough for the Tegu to soak in.
d.) A hide spot.
e.) A screen vent to provide fresh air.
f.) A food bowl.
g.) A Infrared temp gun and hygrometer, for making sure the temperature and humidity stay consistent.
h.) Provide a surface basking Temp side(120 to 130 degrees) and a cool side(75 to 85 degrees)
i.) Humidity Gauge
When your Tegu is a yearling, I recommend the following:
a.) Now is when I would build or acquire an enclosure measuring at least 6 feet long, 3 feet deep, and 3 feet high with a lid, or 3 to 4 feet high without a lid. This size enclosure could be used throughout the life of the Tegu. However, I would recommend an enclosure size of 8 feet by 4 feet, with a height of 3 to 4 feet depending on substrate depth. 12 in or more is perfect.
b.) Follow the same guidelines as above for the rest of the housing information.
Now you have an adult, so follow the same guidelines as above, naturally needing a large enclosure as previously stated.
I will describe the housing requirements beginning with the "hatchling" and ending with the "adult".
If you purchase a Tegu in the "hatchling" stage, I would recommend the following:
a.) A custom enclosure at least 4x2x2 .NO Glass aquariums they harder to keep the temps and humidity correct. So I don't recommend glass tanks for that reason.
b.) A good substrate for bedding. Organic top soil with or with out a mix of sand or peat moss , Coco Husk Coarse Chips,Pure Cypress Mulch,not a blend, Orchid Bark, Aspen Shavings, Eucalyptus Mulch, or a commercial bedding such as Repti-Bark.
c.) A water dish, providing fresh chlorine free water daily, that is large enough for the Tegu to soak in.
d.) A hide spot.
e.) A screen vent to provide fresh air.
f.) A food bowl.
g.) A Infrared temp gun and hygrometer, for making sure the temperature and humidity stay consistent.
h.) Provide a surface basking Temp side(120 to 130 degrees) and a cool side(75 to 85 degrees)
i.) Humidity Gauge
When your Tegu is a yearling, I recommend the following:
a.) Now is when I would build or acquire an enclosure measuring at least 6 feet long, 3 feet deep, and 3 feet high with a lid, or 3 to 4 feet high without a lid. This size enclosure could be used throughout the life of the Tegu. However, I would recommend an enclosure size of 8 feet by 4 feet, with a height of 3 to 4 feet depending on substrate depth. 12 in or more is perfect.
b.) Follow the same guidelines as above for the rest of the housing information.
Now you have an adult, so follow the same guidelines as above, naturally needing a large enclosure as previously stated.
