FAQ: Tegu Food and Feeding

Can worms eat their way out of my Tegu?
No, it's an urban legend.

Can I feed my Tegu bugs from my garden?
It is safer not to. You don't know what they may have been exposed to. Pesticides, germs, parasites… can all have a deadly effect on your Tegu. Never feed luminous bugs (fireflies) as they are poisonous.

Does my Tegu need a water bowl?
Yes. They get moisture from their food if they are fed properly but they need more. They also love to bathe and soak when shedding High humidity is important. You can mist them occasionally, they usually love it.

How do I get my Tegu to eat fruit?
Red Tegus will naturally eat more fruit and less animal protein as they reach maturity. They are attracted by movement so dropping them into the bowl may help. Another method is to chop the fruit into small pieces in a bowl and put worms or other bugs in with it.What are supplements? Do I need to use them?
Supplements are vitamins and minerals, especially calcium and D3. YES you must use them for a healthy Tegu. You add them to the food items. You can dust bugs or add it to the turkey and fruits. I feed Rep-cal juvie dragon pellets occasionally as well as food items dusted with T-Rex products. If these products are used, additional supplementation may do more harm than good.

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