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 #1811386


Kjphoto04
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 Feeding questions

I have been trying to find a list of what to feed an Argentine B&W tegu from baby to adult. I am planning on getting one in October. Also how many times a day/week should they be fed?
07/28/08  10:20am

 #1811521


BooByVu
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   Message To: Kjphoto04   In reference to Message Id: 1811386


 Feeding questions

Whole prey
Captive raised insects
Crickets
Roaches
Mealworms
Super worms
Wax worms
Silk worms
Horn worms
Earth worms
Snails
Crayfish
Pinkie mice
Quail hatchlings
Baby chickens
Mice
Rats
Hamster
Gerbil
Feeder frogs/toads/lizards

Meat
Soft-boiled or scrambled eggs
Raw meats: turkey, lamb, venison, fowl
Fresh fish filets
Organ meats: liver, hearts, gizzards
Sea food: Crab, Scallops, Shrimp

Fruits
Tropical fruits: Mango, Papaya
Melons: cantaloupe, honeydew, casaba, watermelon
Bananas- in moderation, peels can be fed if grown organic
Apples- in moderation
Cherries
Grapes- Thompson seedless; green and red
Concord grapes higher in oxalates
Tomatoes- high in oxalates**
Berries:
Strawberries- high in oxalates** and goitrogens* so in moderation
blueberries, raspberries, & blackberries
Figs -fresh or dried
Dates
Kiwi
Peaches- high in goitrogens*
Pears- high in oxalates**
Pumpkin
Veggies
Acorn squash, butternut squash
Kabocha squash
Parsnip
Okra
Green beans
Green peas, snap peas
Leeks
Prickly pear cactus

Dark leafy greens like:
Chicory greens (Escarole)
Collard greens
Dandelion greens
Endive
Mustard greens
Turnip greens
Spaghetti squash
Bell peppers
Rapini
Zucchini
Yellow squash
Radish
Yucca root- cassava- tough, should be shredded
Asparagus
Broccoli in moderation, high in oxalates**
Beets and Beet greens in moderation, high in oxalates**
Carrots and tops in moderation, high in oxalates**
Bok choy - in moderation, high in goitrogens*
Brussels sprouts- high in goitrogens*
Parsley- good source of calcium
Cabbage- in moderation, high in goitrogens*
Cauliflower- in moderation, high in goitrogens*
Coriander- in moderation, high in oxalates**
Rutabaga
Sweet potato- feed rarely
Corn- feed rarely or never, low in Ca and high in Phosphorus
Spinach- feed rarely or never, high in oxalates and goitrogens
Swiss chard- feed rarely or never, high in oxalates**
Lettuces -low in nutrition
Celery- low in nutrition
Cucumber- low in nutrition
Flowering plants like- Nasturtiums, Dahlia or hibiscus
Lentils-cooked
Cooked pasta or rice
Whole wheat bread

Feed small tegus once a day. Larger adults can be fed every other day. Just let them eat as much as they can for about 10 mins. I suggest taking them out of their cage to feed them or atleast use a feeding bowl. Variety is very important when feeding tegus so try to mix it up a little. Goodluck
07/28/08  01:29pm

 #1811527


Kjphoto04
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   Message To: BooByVu   In reference to Message Id: 1811521


 Feeding questions

Wow thanks, Where would recomend me feeding if not in the cage? Why not food in the cage, will it make them more aggressive?
07/28/08  01:33pm

 #1812127


BooByVu
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   Message To: Kjphoto04   In reference to Message Id: 1811527


 Feeding questions

Well i feed mine in a big container. That way i have to take him out daily. hehe. Well have the food in the feeding bin before you put the tegu in. This will make it so your tegu wont see your hands as food. It will help the taming process. Feeding them in their cages also increase chance of them eating the substrate. I use dirt so thats a factor. them eating alot of substrate can be fatal. If you use a tray, put the food in before they wake up. Just wondering, where are you planning to get your tegu from?
07/28/08  09:51pm

 #1812225


Kjphoto04
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   Message To: BooByVu   In reference to Message Id: 1812127


 Feeding questions

There is a reptile show coming in October, I was planning on finding a baby there. If not I might have to look for breeders in the area or Ill have to find a breeder elsewhere but I dont like the idea of having reptiles shipped!

Thank you for all you amazing advise
07/28/08  11:30pm

 #1814512


DragonsRulesMe4Ever
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   Message To: BooByVu   In reference to Message Id: 1811521


 Feeding questions

Wow BooByVu I was gonna ask whagt can I feed mine and when I look and saw this I was like "THANK YOU!" LOL I place this in my favorites good to know there are a ton of good things that I can feed my tegu. I just recieved mine 2 days ago fron VarnYard....the most beautiful little thing so docile! I really appreciate this long list of different types of fod she can eat.
07/31/08  08:53am

 #1815226


BooByVu
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   Message To: DragonsRulesMe4Ever   In reference to Message Id: 1814512


 Feeding questions

HAHA no problem. Congrats on the new tegu. Yeah, they can eat a large variety of things and really seem to enjoy it when you mix things up. Like yesterday I have grapes and boiled eggs mixed. Post some pics!
07/31/08  08:32pm

 #1822657


Ms497
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   Message To: BooByVu   In reference to Message Id: 1811521


 Feeding questions

Hello, I was wondering if this list also pertains to the Argentine Red Tegu? I am getting a baby in mid August and would like to have all the info now. I used to care for one when I worked at a reptile store but from what I have read he wasn’t getting near the care he should have been. I did what I was told. I assumed the owner knew how he should of been cared for. I appreciate all your help and time. Thankyou, Melissa
08/07/08  09:02am

 #1822696


Guido1090
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   Message To: Ms497   In reference to Message Id: 1822657


 Feeding questions

i think the list applies to any kind of tegu. it is all the foods that are healthy for them.

here is the list with some more stuff that might help, like the fish chart and some explanations.

www.tegutalk.com

i believe this is the same food chart that BooByVu pasted on here.
08/07/08  09:59am

 #1823741


Ms497
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   Message To: Guido1090   In reference to Message Id: 1822696


 Feeding questions

Thankyou so much for the help. I really appreciate it. Melissa
08/08/08  07:17am


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