Ok there's this red tegu that was interested in buying it's said to be a yearling... they say its very tame too. Tell em what the smallest cage i could put him in for now and how long he can stay in there.... What do they eat? how big do they get Do they need UVB light? Are they more ground animals? what should their environment be... everyhting i should know.. thanks alot
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My lovely baby's
1.3 Sugar Gliders... Sugar*Joey*Ophilia*Surf
0.2 Columbian Red-Tail Boas... Red*April
0.0.1 Western Hognose... (no name as of today)
0.2 leopard geckos... Ghost*King
0.0.1 sulcata tortoise... Shelly
0.0.1 leopard tortoise... Speedy
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I bought a red at about a year old and kept her in a 3' by 2' by 2'. At the time it was all I had. She outgrew it very quickly (3 months). You should be prepared to get at least a 6' by 3' by 2'(or larger) very soon. This way, the growth won't be restricted (as they can have huge growth spurts) and there is room for it to explore. You'll also get a better temp gradient and will be able to regulate the humidity better. I primarily feed mine a mixture of raw ground turkey mixed with raw egg. I mix kiwi, mango, or banana in with it. Red's need fruit on a regular basis in order to shed properly. Once a week I'll throw in a hopper or two (She loves them). Superworms or large mealworms are good to feed as well. They act as similar to the way metamucil works with people. I feed them a few times a month. You're gonna need a hide box that will need to be kept fairly humid. I just use a large rubbermaid container with a hole cut in it. I use sphagnum moss inside. I don't use any UVB light and I have had no problems at all. I do let her out in the sun as often as possible though. Red Tegus can get upwards of 4 feet. Mine is a little over 2 and half and she is just under 2 years old. Her growth was a little stunted due to fact that she had a metabolic bone disorder when I purchased her. Typically they will be full grown at or around 2 years of age. They are mainly ground dwellers, so you really wont need much cage furniture. They are also very crafty and intelligent, so have fun and enjoy!
