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RE: Starter Tegu

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Posted by: groundskeeper24 at Sun Aug 29 01:13:01 2010  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by groundskeeper24 ]  
   

Blues stay the smallest and are relatively easy to handle in terms of attitude. Argentines are also great, but get a bit larger. Blues will be much more expensive and tougher to find. They also do not hibernate as Argentines do (under the right conditions), which may be of some benefit to a new tegu owner. Early hibernation behavior can be confusing and frustrating to an owner that is unfamiliar with the activity.



I'd avoid reds due to tendency to have shed issues and need for a more balanced (fruit) diet. Other than Colombians, most types of tegus should probably eat some plant matter, but reds seem to need it more. I'd also stay away from Colombians due to their tendency to be more aggressive and almost 100% likelihood of being imported. They're really inexpensive, but in the long run the attitude will wear on you.



It's a decent time of year to find a baby cbb tegu. Good luck.


   

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