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Is hibernation critical for all BW Argentine Tegu?

Vargas Sep 28, 2003 07:38 PM

Hi,
Is it critical for all BW Argentine Tegu to have a chance to Hibernate even if they are not being used for breeding?
I have a baby that is intended to stay as a solo pet. I imagine it is likely that he will be hibernating but I am curious if the heat stays up, basking temps normal and the animal is kept indoors will it possibly not hibernate? I experienced this with a Russian Tortoises where with out the outside signals, he never hibernated. With the Russian torts it was considered normal practice but, I have a feeling with Tegu this will be more complicated? Any light on this subject very appreciated.
Thanks Steve

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Rollin Sep 28, 2003 07:50 PM

They don't have to hibernate. Many kept inside don't.

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