Feeling a bit frustrated at the lack of Red tegu specific information about care. It’s so hard to even find a picture of an adult that isn’t obese or has healthy looking skin and scales.
Obviously there is something in husbandry that’s missing for the reds specifically. Most black and whites, even the ones kept poorly look healthier than most of the reds I am seeing. I don’t want a future of incorrect diet or parameters for my boy.
I’ll read that refs need more humidity, how much more, no one knows, then I’ll read they need LESS humidity.
They need MORE fish in their diets—oh no, actually LESS fish.
More fruit—actually no! Only a LITTLE fruit!
Whole prey as a staple—NO only as a snack!
Dog food—NO DOG FOOD!
The same goes for taming them, there’s so much mixed information. I’m not confident I’ll do it right and end up with a nice adult tegu.
Seriously though there must be some way to keep male red tegus from looking like balloon animals with dry ashy skin??
I just want the best life for my little guy, he deserves the effort 😓
If this post breaks into the reptile side of tumbler and any of you have healthy reds, tell me your secrets! And show me your beautiful lizards 😆
