Lucy - April 14, 2011

[Little Wise Owl]

Our first real bonding time.

She's still having a horrible time shedding.

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[Little Wise Owl]

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Model
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The "You don't fit there" picture:
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[Lankyrob]

She is lovely, remember lizards shed in bits so dont expect too much, and check toes and tailtips for old shed as thse can cause problems.

[Little Wise Owl]

I know, I'm not new to lizard sheds but she's shedding in very, very stuck tiny pieces and has been for a little while. Her previous owner had been working with her everyday trying to loosen up the skin.

[Freebody]

oh she is great! love the red tegus, how is the temperment on her?

[Little Wise Owl]

She's very shy and not too fond of handling but there's not an aggressive bone in her body. She's yet to bite or whip.

[stephanbakir]

Great looking animal,good luck getting the shed under control.

[Max713]

Man does she have her eye on you! Haha

She's looking great! To help with her shed, try using olive oil. Heat it VERY SLIGHTLY, and apply to the stubborn areas. Never tug on the skin, just gently rub. When the oil cools, apply more and continue rubbing. This method was recommended to me by several reputable owners/breeders. It's a slow process, but it works.

PS Love the tongue shots!!!!

[Little Wise Owl]

That's tomorrow's plan. The previous owner (Nessie) is on TheTegu and had already been doing that.

[chydro]

she is adorable. i love the pic with her tail on the wall and her tongue stickin out, reminds me of gene simmons lol im sorry to hear she is having trouble, i hope your lizard toughs it out. also what breed is she?

[Max713]

she is adorable. i love the pic with her tail on the wall and her tongue stickin out, reminds me of gene simmons lol im sorry to hear she is having trouble, i hope your lizard toughs it out. also what breed is she?
She is an Argentine Red Tegu.

[Little Wise Owl]

she is adorable. i love the pic with her tail on the wall and her tongue stickin out, reminds me of gene simmons lol im sorry to hear she is having trouble, i hope your lizard toughs it out. also what breed is she?



Thank you.

I'm sure she'll be done with this nasty shed soon. She is an Argentine Red Tegu (Tupinambis rufescens).

[chydro]

oh ok, she is definitely a cool looking breed

[Little Wise Owl]

I agree :)

[chydro]

she kind of reminds me of the GIla Monster

[Little Wise Owl]

Thank the lord she isn't venomous like a Gila Monster. lol