How to Raise Tegu Lizards
  • 1. What is the ideal minimum enclosure size for an adult tegu?
A) 8x4x4 feet
B) 4x2x2 feet
C) 6x3x3 feet
D) 10x5x5 feet
  • 2. What is the recommended basking temperature for a tegu?
A) 100-110°F
B) 120-130°F
C) 80-90°F
D) 60-70°F
  • 3. What type of substrate is best for tegus?
A) Reptile carpet
B) A mix of topsoil, cypress mulch, and play sand
C) Gravel
D) Newspaper
  • 4. How often should a juvenile tegu be fed?
A) Weekly
B) Twice a week
C) Daily
D) Every other day
  • 5. What is a good staple food for tegus?
A) Lettuce
B) Cat food
C) Ground turkey
D) Dog food
  • 6. What supplements are essential for tegu health?
A) Only calcium
B) Only vitamin D3
C) Calcium and vitamin D3
D) None
  • 7. What is the ideal humidity level for tegus?
A) 10-20%
B) 60-80%
C) 90-100%
D) 30-40%
  • 8. What is brumation?
A) A type of shedding
B) A mating ritual
C) A reptile's hibernation-like state
D) A sign of illness
  • 9. When do tegus typically brumate?
A) Summer
B) Spring
C) Fall
D) Winter
  • 10. How should you handle a tegu?
A) Pick them up quickly
B) Support their entire body
C) By the neck
D) By the tail
  • 11. What is a common health problem in tegus?
A) Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD)
B) Hair loss
C) Diabetes
D) Overheating
  • 12. What causes Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD)?
A) Too much calcium
B) Lack of calcium and/or vitamin D3
C) Too much protein
D) Too much vitamin D3
  • 13. Why is proper UVB lighting important for tegus?
A) To provide heat
B) To synthesize vitamin D3
C) To help them shed
D) To help them see
  • 14. What types of enrichment should be provided for tegus?
A) Hides, digging opportunities, and varied food items
B) Just a water bowl
C) Nothing
D) Only a basking spot
  • 15. What is the average lifespan of a tegu in captivity?
A) 25-30 years
B) 5-10 years
C) 2-5 years
D) 15-20 years
  • 16. What type of enclosure lid is best for a tegu?
A) None
B) Glass with no locks
C) Lightweight mesh
D) Secure with latches or locks
  • 17. How often should a tegu's enclosure be cleaned?
A) Yearly
B) Spot cleaned daily, fully cleaned weekly
C) Monthly
D) Never
  • 18. What should you do if your tegu stops eating?
A) Force feed it
B) Ignore it
C) Consult a veterinarian
D) Lower the temperature
  • 19. What is the best way to handle a defensive tegu?
A) Poke it with a stick
B) Use thick gloves and a calm approach
C) Immediately grab it
D) Yell at it
  • 20. Are tegus venomous?
A) Potentially
B) Yes
C) No
D) Mildly
  • 21. What is a good source of protein for a tegu besides ground turkey?
A) Candy
B) Grapes
C) Insects like crickets and roaches
D) Bread
  • 22. Can tegus be housed together?
A) Generally no, they are solitary animals
B) Yes, if they are the same size
C) Yes, if they are siblings
D) Yes, if they are a breeding pair
  • 23. What fruits can be offered to tegus in moderation?
A) Berries and bananas
B) Citrus fruits
C) Rhubarb
D) Avocados
  • 24. What should you do if your tegu gets stuck while shedding?
A) Increase humidity and provide a shallow bath
B) Apply petroleum jelly
C) Peel it off forcefully
D) Ignore it
  • 25. Why is quarantine important when introducing a new tegu?
A) To see if they get along
B) To save space
C) It's not important
D) To prevent the spread of disease
  • 26. How long should a new tegu be quarantined?
A) At least 30-60 days
B) 1 week
C) Immediately
D) 2 weeks
  • 27. What is the best way to provide water for a tegu?
A) A small bowl
B) A large, shallow dish
C) A water bottle
D) None, they get water from food
  • 28. What type of lighting is best for viewing tegus at night?
A) A ceramic heat emitter or red light
B) A black light
C) A bright white light
D) Any colored light
  • 29. What type of vet specializes in reptiles like tegus?
A) A bird vet
B) A dog and cat vet
C) An exotics vet
D) A livestock vet
  • 30. Why is it important to avoid cedar shavings as a substrate?
A) It is too expensive
B) It doesn't hold humidity
C) It is toxic to reptiles
D) It attracts mites
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