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tegu hibernation

nogard Oct 09, 2004 02:57 PM

Hi i live in Arizona, and I dont want to breed my tegu, just want him as a pet, do I have to let him hibernate, or is it warm enough here year round its october and its still 95 degrees outside

thanks
tony butler

Replies (1)

mytegushadow Oct 10, 2004 12:53 AM

If you do not want to breed them no they dont have to hibernate,and will reach adult size faster,at 18 months.But with hibernation,it will reach adult size at 3yrs.Yes the tempetures are just right.

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