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Golden Tegu
Care Sheet |
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| Description: |
The Golden Tegu is certainly not for
the beginner lizard keeper as they are relatively
large and can be very aggressive. |
| Scientific
Name: |
Tupinambis teguixin ssp |
| Average Size: |
As long as 3 feet |
| Origin: |
South America |
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Feeding |
Since Golden Tegus are omnivorous a variety of fruits,
vegetables and insects should be provided. As the Golden
Tegu grows larger mice and smaller rats can be fed.
These should be kept frozen and thawed to room temperature
before being fed.
Water should be provided in a large bowl as the Golden
Tegu is known to not only drink from but bathe in its
water dish as well. To keep the water clean it should
be replaced on a daily basis.
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Habitat |
| Lighting: |
Full-spectrum fluorescent light will provide much
needed UVB rays for your Golden Tegu. |
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| Physical Design: |
Since Golden Tegus are large lizards they will
need a larger than usual enclosure. |
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| Substrate: |
Golden Tegus are known to bury themselves in their
substrate so ensure that it is deep enough and is
made up of a material that will allow them to do
this. |
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| Temperature: |
Golden Tegus will require a temperature gradient
throughout their habitat which means that you should
probably only heat one end. The optimal temperature
for the warm end is around 86 to 88 degrees F, while
the optimal temperature for the cool end is between
78 and 80 degrees F. |
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