I need help

So I have a leopard gecko and might want to get another lizard.
I like tegus and am wondering if that would be a good lizard choice.
I know columbians are not a good choice.

I don't know anything about tegus, but beardies are cool! They eat like pigs, but have great personalities and are very intelligent.

maybe a beardie

Tegus are sweet, but don't plan on all of them being nice and friendly :rofl: My sis picked up a red tegu and he's got an attitude like no other. They apparently need quite a bit of handling. Also remember that they get enormous! My friend has a black and white that has to be at least 3-4 feet long and very heavy. The reds can get to 20 pounds, so you have to be prepared for that and be able to house it! Care isn't very hard for either color though. They grow pretty fast too, since October he's already doubled in size, so if you don't have the room, a tegu isn't an option!

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Originally Posted by SlitherinSisters

Tegus are sweet, but don't plan on all of them being nice and friendly :rofl: My sis picked up a red tegu and he's got an attitude like no other. They apparently need quite a bit of handling. Also remember that they get enormous! My friend has a black and white that has to be at least 3-4 feet long and very heavy. The reds can get to 20 pounds, so you have to be prepared for that and be able to house it! Care isn't very hard for either color though. They grow pretty fast too, since October he's already doubled in size, so if you don't have the room, a tegu isn't an option!

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lol I have seen the attidue of tegus before

Uromastyx are pretty cool. BTS (Blue Tongue Skinks) make good pets, I hear. Remember to check whether the lizard that catches your interest requires UV lighting or not.

We ended up taking in a tegu rescue.He is real tame but still quite a handfull. ;)

ahhh hey grits ...what about the pics

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Originally Posted by BPelizabeth

ahhh hey grits ...what about the pics

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:D
http://ball-pythons.net/gallery/file...3/dsc05970.jpg

http://ball-pythons.net/gallery/file...3/dsc05969.jpg

http://ball-pythons.net/gallery/file...3/dsc05971.jpg

bearded dragons all the way!!!

Tegus rock!
Bathtub pic comin at ya
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...0/IMG_6104.jpg

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Originally Posted by SK_Exotics

Tegus rock!
Bathtub pic comin at ya
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...0/IMG_6104.jpg

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LOL thats so cool

Do you guys think Id be ready.
I could handle every day.
ANd I vould buy a visinon cage or animal plastics cage for it.
I live in oregon so no outdoor caging.
I f not I could get a timor or ackie monitor.

Since coming from a leo I might suggest something a bit smaller first. Try a beardie or a blue tongue skink. Monitors and Tegus and iguannas are not a second type of reptile in my opinion. They are a ton of work and can seriously harm you unless you know what you are doing. Well honestly they can seriously harm you even if you know what you are doing.

I LOVE tegus and have wanted one for forever.....however....I have taken care of one that had an attitude and got mad at me a few times. Its itimidating to say the least. They need HUGE cages and a good controlled diet. Quite frankly that is the least of your worries with those. lol

I don't mean to talk you out of it......I just hope you take smaller steps prior to getting one. Deal with a mad BTS coming at you first...:rolleyes:

get a sav!!! savs are fantastic!!

If you don't mind the eventual size savs are pretty cool little animals.

How are ackies
Ive heard there like beardies in size and tempature
Not sure about temperment