Info on the Tegu

[Jacob1750]

Hello everyone. I was wanting to know some detailed info about the tegu. Things like enclosure, feeding, size, behavior, and the difference between black & white tegus and red tegus. Any info would be helpful. The reason im asking is because my dad is a huge reptile lover. Hes had a few lizards in the past and i was wanting to get him one for his birthday. I was wondering if a tegu would be a good choice.

[Gungirl]

I can not give you the details about a tegu but I would ask him if it's something he wants before you purchase it. I am not one for liking the idea of giving someone a living breathing thing as a gift.Before You hand over an animal that requires time and money to care for you need to make sure that person wants that commitment.

[Jacob1750]

Hes been talking about wanting a lizard for months now. I Thought it would be a nice gift for him.

[Gungirl]

I would find out what kind of lizard he wants then see if you can't gift him the kind he wants....

[Jacob1750]

I think my dad would love a new companion no matter what species it was lol. Hes owned a breeding pair of sav monitors, a family of beardies, and a huge rock iguana named sid. I know he would like to try something new, and ive heard tegus were pretty good behavior wise. My dad lost his wife a few years ago and i think hed enjoy a new friend.

[Gungirl]

Well then I hope you the best of luck in getting all the info you need and finding a great new pet for your dad.

[ilovemypets1988]

heres a few websites for you to look at with regards to tegu`s:

Tegu care sheet!! (http://www.reptileforums.com/forums/showthread.php?35695-Tegu-care-sheet)!!
Tegus Care Sheets Information on Tegu (http://www.repticzone.com/caresheets/Tegus.html)
Tegu Care Sheet (http://www.the-lizard-lounge.com/content/species/tegu.asp)

sorry to admin and mods for posting another forum, i just really wannted to help thas all :)

[stephanbakir]

Tegus are a costly animal to feed.

[Jacob1750]

Thanks for those links, ilovemypets1988! Thats exactly the info i was looking. Did you read further down in that first link to see those two members get in a fight over farmed and wild eggs? Its pretty funny lol

[Lankyrob]

Hows about you give him a homemade gift certificate for the cost of the setup/lizard and then agree to drive him around to find exactly what he wants - that way is win/win cos he gets what he wants and you get to buy him the conmpanion that you want.

[Jacob1750]

That sounds like a pretty good idea lol. Thanks for the help

[Gungirl]

Hows about you give him a homemade gift certificate for the cost of the setup/lizard and then agree to drive him around to find exactly what he wants - that way is win/win cos he gets what he wants and you get to buy him the conmpanion that you want.

Great Idea Rob!

[SpOoKy]

Hows about you give him a homemade gift certificate for the cost of the setup/lizard and then agree to drive him around to find exactly what he wants - that way is win/win cos he gets what he wants and you get to buy him the conmpanion that you want.

+100

I think this is the most thoughtful and responsible way to give someone a live gift. Fantastic idea Rob :)