Chacoan Extreme Tegu

[lisas]

That is a beautiful lizard.

[psychocircus]

Originally Posted by Brett943

In the reading I've done a lot of people say their Tegu won't defecate in its enclosure rather it waits to be taken out each day or placed in the bath. This sounds very interesting that some prefer to be 'clean' and I was wondering if yours has any funny habits with regards to that or anything else? Also just out of curiosity how long did it take you to build your trusting relationship to where he will seek out your attention?

Thanks,
Brett

He does sometimes go to the bathroom when I take him out. Unfortunately the way my schedule is setup, I don't have an exact routine with him so he still goes in his enclosure.
I don't soak him often, as I don't think it's necessary if humidity is maintained. Some seem to really like it, but mine doesn't.

When I first got him he would puff up, and usually tail whip with interaction. He was over a year old, so building trust took about a month to the point where he stopped aggressive behavior. Attention seeking came much later. I also believe that the "attention seeking" is more of a food and safety association than anything else.

Originally Posted by Little Wise Owl

What a gorgeous tegu. I wish mine was friendly like everyone else's lol

Thanks. How long have you had yours? Is it an argentine or a Columbian?

Originally Posted by lisas

That is a beautiful lizard.

Thank you very much.

[Little Wise Owl]

Originally Posted by psychocircus

Thanks. How long have you had yours? Is it an argentine or a Columbian?

I've had him for a year and a half, I think. He's much better now than he used to be. He's a CB B/W Argentine

I have strictly hands off relationship with him because I will be bitten and whipped if I even brush past his tail. He's only recently woken up from his hibernation so I'm hoping we'll make more progress this year.

Edit: Do you have any photos of your tegu's enclosure? I always love seeing how other people keep their's.