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Will calcium sand impaction leopard geckos?

Joe Ford

Will calcium sand impaction leopard geckos?

Sand. Sand is where the debate over substrates gets heated. Sand is considered unsafe by some, due to the risk of ingestion and impaction (either due to accidental ingestion or intentional ingestion to meet calcium needs). If you choose sand, only use it with healthy adult geckos (never juvenile geckos or sick geckos).

How do I know if my TEGU is impacted?

You may also notice if your Tegu is rolling and laying on there sides. Your pet may also strain and wiggle when trying to pass stool with little or non coming out this is also a positive sign of impaction, they may also seem sluggish, hiding up and refusing to drink.

Can Tegus eat salmon skin?

I feed them cod,tuna,tilapia and salmon and cut it in to small pieces ( from the filet and with out the skin ). If you go to your local super market where they have the fresh fish section they can cut a small piece of from the filet and take the skin of,too. Some members give there Tegus smelts.

How long do Argentine Tegus live?

15 to 20 years

Are Argentine Tegus aggressive?

Are Argentine Tegus Aggressive? In the wild, these reptiles are found on the ground, either basking or looking for food to eat. Wild Tegus are more aggressive than captives and will scare off predators by running on their hind feet or huffing.

What is the smartest lizard in the world?

Monitor lizard

Are Tegus related to monitors?

Tegu is a common name of a number of species of lizards that belong to the families Teiidae and Gymnophthalmidae. Tegus are native to Central and South America. Although they resemble monitor lizards, they are only distantly related to them; the similarities are a result of convergent evolution.

Are monitor lizards intelligent?

Most Intelligent Reptile #2: Monitor Lizards The monitor lizard is native to Oceania, Africa and Asia, but is also found in the Americas where it is an invasive species. Species range in size from under one foot to 10 feet, the largest of which being the Komodo Dragon.

What the biggest lizard you can own?

7 Of The Largest Pet Lizards – The Biggest Lizards You Can Own

  • Argentine tegu.
  • Water monitor.
  • Green iguana.
  • Savannah monitor.
  • Rhino iguana.
  • Black throat monitor.
  • Nile monitor.
  • Advantages of large pet lizards.

How long do TEGU eggs take to hatch?

Eggs incubate for approximately 60 days and require stable temperatures for successful hatching. After hatching, juvenile tegus grow quickly. Tegus may live up to 20 years.

Why is my TEGU burrowing?

Tegus will dig to regulate body temps and for security, he’s a new tegu,odds are he’s stress. Leave him be for now,allow him to explore and digg, they love to digg, its what they do. What do you use to measure temps?