Update on Vito. He is now 25" and growing, I will post some updated pics in the next few weeks. Anyway, I tried our first adventure outside today, but no luck. I bought some elastic rope and those barrel clips to make a leesh, and he had no problems with me putting the leesh on him. I put him in a tote and carried him outside. As soon as he realized where we were, he went nuts. He started vibrating his tail like a rattler, headbutting the tote, and trying to jump out. I have heard of tegus getting attitudes when taken outside the first time, but he was friendly to me. While he was going nuts I tried to calm him by petting, and he didn't bite or tail whip or anything. My question is why this behavior? It was in the upper 80's today, so no temp related problems. He is from Agama, so I know he has been outside at least for 3 months of his life. Is he so afraid because he is still young? Has anyone else experienced this? Should I wait till he is older before trying again? How long did everyone else wait before venturing outside with their tegus? Any response is appreciated, just wanna get a feel for the more experienced people's practices.
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-Bill
1.0.0 Albino California Kingsnake
0.1.0 Colombian Red Tail Boa
0.1.0 Leucistic Patternless Leopard Gecko
0.0.1 Red Flame Crested Gecko
0.0.1 Argentine Black and White Tegu
