Red Tegu Substrate

[Dragons & Balls]

What would be a good substrate for an adult Red Tegu?

[chuck911jeep]

Me i use hard wood shaving and oak leaf litter.

[Scales Zoo]

I like peat moss or dirt for the tegus. We moisten one side, and leave the other side a bit dry. They really like to make burrows, so I would suggest at least 1 foot deep, more if you have the room.

We use sand for some monitors, leaves and mulch for others - I think as long as they can make a permanant burrow, they are pretty happy regardless of substrate. It's all about practicallity, whatever they can use.

Ryan