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