Varanids and Tegus

[moshirimon]

Mixing is a definite NO NO.

Never owned either one but I would put tegus at a little more difficult to keep than savs
Only because of larger size, and a much more varied diet. Otherwise I hear they're both docile.

And not too sure about savs, but let me tell you, tegu poop REAKS. And I believe it's due to their varied diet.

(Helped a fried clean out his enclosure once...)

[BarelyBreathing]

Originally Posted by moshirimon

tegu poop REAKS.

Umm, no it doesn't. I have four tegus now. The only time I've had smelly poop was when my Argentine was battling a serious infection (had it when I brought her home) and had to be fed a ground turkey diet to get her meds down.

[infernalis]

Originally Posted by moshirimon

Mixing is a definite NO NO.

Never owned either one but I would put tegus at a little more difficult to keep than savs
Only because of larger size, and a much more varied diet. Otherwise I hear they're both docile.

That's the biggest problem going.. properly supported lizards are far from "docile"

[moshirimon]

You're right. That's exactly why I stay away from them. Let me word it better. If you have the time, dedication, and resources to properly own, and work with a b&w or sav, then they can turn out to be some of the most well tempered big lizards out there.

And barelybreathing like I said I never owned one. I've only experienced the poop once and I guess it was too much for me. Like you, my friend (owner of the tegu) kept insisting it didn't smell lol.

[BarelyBreathing]

Originally Posted by moshirimon

You're right. That's exactly why I stay away from them. Let me word it better. If you have the time, dedication, and resources to properly own, and work with a b&w or sav, then they can turn out to be some of the most well tempered big lizards out there.

And barelybreathing like I said I never owned one. I've only experienced the poop once and I guess it was too much for me. Like you, my friend (owner of the tegu) kept insisting it didn't smell lol.

It could have been stress poop. Stress poop smells awful, regardless of the creature it comes from.

[moshirimon]

yea you're right. i know about stress poos lol.
but do you have any threads on your tegus? i'd love to see them!

[BarelyBreathing]

I just put up a thread last night on my gold. It's just a picture, though. I believe I have one on Maya, my tame Colombian, and pictures of Zorro and Iris.