Argentinean Black & White Tegu
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Sorry for the delay, Im not used to checking the Reptile folder down here 
Shes growing like a weed! Has already put on 2.75 overall and a hair over .75 in the body since I took these pictures less than 4 weeks ago
Im not saying you are incorrect by any means, just sharing my thought process while planning and my experience using this set up
In the wild, in her native area, she gets lots of sun during the heat of the day, as she does in my cage morning and evening she gets less direct sun in my cage, but still has native temperatures
Since she doesnt bask in direct sunlight very often, even when available, I accept this to mean she has enough basking opportunity and increasing the size of the open top would only decrease the size of the shaded area that she seems to prefer.
Also, since she does not bask in direct sunlight very often, I felt it best to supply her with a UVB light. My suspicion is in the middle of the summer when it is hottest, they are more active in morning/evening and avoid direct sunlight during the heat of the day. At least that is the impression mine has created having had access to both direct sun and shade on 90*+ days with ample moisture (Moisture was a key element I was concerned with).
Feel free to share differing/opposing opinions. Like I said, Im not arguing, just sharing my logic.
I paid $150 for her from Bobby Hill of Varnyard Tegus and I would happily recommend him to anyone interested in purchasing a Tegu
Thanks This year her cage has been outside since late spring/early summer As Arg Tegus hibernate, I will bring her in as soon as it starts cooling off (late August) to avoid her starting hibernation too early.
Shes growing like a weed! Has already put on 2.75 overall and a hair over .75 in the body since I took these pictures less than 4 weeks ago
coura;3271081; said:
Im not saying you are incorrect by any means, just sharing my thought process while planning and my experience using this set up
In the wild, in her native area, she gets lots of sun during the heat of the day, as she does in my cage morning and evening she gets less direct sun in my cage, but still has native temperatures
Since she doesnt bask in direct sunlight very often, even when available, I accept this to mean she has enough basking opportunity and increasing the size of the open top would only decrease the size of the shaded area that she seems to prefer.
Also, since she does not bask in direct sunlight very often, I felt it best to supply her with a UVB light. My suspicion is in the middle of the summer when it is hottest, they are more active in morning/evening and avoid direct sunlight during the heat of the day. At least that is the impression mine has created having had access to both direct sun and shade on 90*+ days with ample moisture (Moisture was a key element I was concerned with).
Feel free to share differing/opposing opinions. Like I said, Im not arguing, just sharing my logic.
soggysandwich;3272728; said:
I paid $150 for her from Bobby Hill of Varnyard Tegus and I would happily recommend him to anyone interested in purchasing a Tegu
Louie;3275398; said:
Thanks This year her cage has been outside since late spring/early summer As Arg Tegus hibernate, I will bring her in as soon as it starts cooling off (late August) to avoid her starting hibernation too early.
