I was in a quest looking for variety in protein sources for my 2 RF babies. Young tegus less than 20 inches in length will only need a surface basking area of 115 to 120 degrees, while adults tegus will prefer a hotter surface temperature of 125-135 degrees.Basking temperatures are measured at the surface on their basking platforms with an Infrared temp gun NOT a thermometer device. May 4, 2011 #1 Zouave Member. In this series (if you want to call it that) I will give you tips and insights on various things related to terrariums. I have been using low wattage, Par38 outdoor halogen flood bulbs for my basking tegus (and monitors too!) Fecal matter can be completely broken down in less than a day. Tegu Talk is a community of tegu enthusiasts. For example, a humid bioactive substrate might include untreated topsoil, cypress mulch, leaf litter, and moss over a drainage layer of gravel. They produce high heat and the low watts helps save on electricity bills and does not dry out the air as much as high wattages do so it helps maintain proper humidity levels. Create a one of a kind eco system with the Dude's handcrafted bioactive substrates. On these pages you will find discussions on any and all topics relating to pet tegus (and other large lizards)! Tegu Housing. for a very long time. These are the steps that I took to make the substrate bioactive: 0. Most commonly the word "bioactive" is used to describe terrariums and vivariums that include natural substrate and a clean up crew. Join Us On Facebook . Create a one of a kind desert eco system with the Dude's Terra Sahara handcrafted bioactive substrate. Joined Apr 5, 2011 Messages 376 Location (City and/or State) Toronto. fibre is perhaps one of the most important aspects of vegetation in their diet). Bioactive substrates, if properly maintained, can go years without need for replacement. Collected about two plastic grocery bags full of leaf litter/rotting wood/sticks/etc from the woods. Each substrate retains the proper moisture, retains tunnels and burrows … My bio-substrate adventure started with very early on in my tort keeping by pure accident. Biodude bioactive substrates 101 - A brief discussion on bioactive vivaria The substrate is a mix of 20% dirt 30% play sand, and 50% sphagnum peat moss. Ofcourse being a complete newb I was sticking around all kinds of pet supply stores. So I am slowly gathering bits and pieces for my table and am torn on a substrate recipe. Providers can be found on-line that sell isopods to help create a bio-active substrate. In r/bioactive we want to use the broader idea of setting up any sort of enclosure in order to mimic the animal's natural environment. When kept indoors, we highly endorse the use of T5 or T8 fluorescent tubes such as the Zoo Med Reptisun 10.0 for UVB and either PAR30 or PAR38 halogen flood lamps for heat. It looks the part, but I’m not confident I have the right bugs. A complete self sustaining, self cleaning eco system for your snakes. In my hedgehog’s bioactive they all seem to hang out under the water bowl but I made sure to try and mix in enough sphagnum moss in the substrate itself to hold the moisture. Terra Sahara Bioactive … When you setup a bio active setup, it is more of a self sufficient closed system, that maintains itself. Tegus can live to be 12-20 years old in captivity. Once your tegu is accustomed to your presence and tolerates being held, he/she can then be exposed to new situations that lead to socialization. Tegu Bioactive Questions. The benefits from this are awesome. While it is possible to use a dry substrate, you will need to provide a moisture box for your pet if you wish to do so. Of course, there is much more to setting up a Bioactive enclosure than throwing a few bugs in to your normal, sterile type setup. Bio Active Substrate Recipes. In its basic form, a Bioactive setup is any type of enclosure that employs one or more species of Invertebrate to clean up waste products. There's growing evidence that tegus fed a high meat/rodent, low vegetable diet tend to have problems mobilizing intestinal content, and make up for this by trying to eat substrate (ie. Enclosure size is determined by total length of a large lizard, but bigger is always better for this active animal. Made a bioactive type soil mix, got some plants, some cork bark, some leaf litter and moss. Tegu Health Section > All About Breeding Fun Facts & Stories > Breeders Page You Tube Links Safe Plants. Josh's Frogs BioBedding Tropical Bioactive Substrates The perfect substrate for tropical bioactive enclosures Biobedding Tropical is a unique blend of organic and inorganic ingredients, trace elements, and beneficial fungi that serves to jump start the bioactive environment by encouraging plant growth and helping to maintain healthy populations of microfauna. In r/bioactive we want to use the broader idea of setting up any sort of enclosure in order to mimic the animal's natural environment. Thread starter Zouave; Start date May 4, 2011; Status Not open for further replies. I walked in a good bit to avoid trash and what not from the high traffic areas. When replicating an canopy layer environment, the most important thing you’ll need for your bioactive is a thick substrate — a really thick substrate. Tegus have a hearty appetite which makes them easy keepers as reptile pets. In this video the Dude discusses how to maintain your Terra Sahara bioactive terrarium. When utilized properly this substrate becomes a self-cleaning, self-maintaining ecosystem which provides the best husbandry and provides enrichment for your reptiles and amphibians. Save money and buy in … But different people use different things and or the best thing they can get a hold of. Whether you create your own mix, use The Bio Dude’s mix, or a mix from another vendor, you will need to apply at least a 2.5” substrate depth layer for tropical or neo-tropical and at least a 4”-8” depth for all desert and deciduous/temperate forest species. Terra Firma by The BioDude: Terra Firma is a bioactive-ready soil mix that tolerates higher temperatures and holds humidity well. Tegus are diurnal (active during the daytime) animals requiring a 12 to 14 hour photoperiod. Bioactive substrates are a great way to create your own bioactive set up. Tegus do need exposure to UVB and heat as a result of being a day loving reptile. They are omnivorous, however juvenile tegus require more protein overall. We aim to provide a free resource to tegu keepers around the world. However, this is an exception, not necessarily the norm. They clean up uneaten food, fallen leaves, and fecal remains, making bioactive substrates incredibly low maintenance. Facebook Fan Page. Lately I feel like I should be a spokes model or and advocate for this but it's what I … Join the Reptile & Amphibian Bioactive Setups group on Facebook for more information. The natural good bacteria, microbes, isopods, substrate mites, and other insects that live in the soil, virtually act as a sanitation crew. Other options include coco coir, hay, dried grasses, and other commercial tortoise substrates. Lighting – Heating Tegus are diurnal (active during the day) and benefit from full spectrum light to replicate the sun’s natural light. This list is based mainly based on chameleons as they eat some vegetation, so i guess it will be safe for most other reptiles including tegus. Many pet shops deal in imports, and are often not the best choices when looking for a pet. These soil based substrates are already packed with nutrients so plants and cleaner colonies like woodlice or springtails can be added straight into the enclosure. When utilized properly this substrate becomes a self-cleaning, self-maintaining ecosystem which provides the best husbandry and provides enrichment for your reptiles and amphibians. When buying a Tegu look to get them that are from good reputable breeders, this way you have a much better chance of getting a healthy Tegu. Most commonly the word "bioactive" is used to describe terrariums and vivariums that include natural substrate and a clean up crew. These … Thank you for visiting our site and joining our community. Bioactive Substrates. Providers can be found on-line that sell isopods to help create a bio-active substrate. If you decide to go “bioactive” wirth your substrate and setup, cleaning is needed much less often. 5 Year Member. Lizard Food. Hi, all! For their substrate, the soil is the preferred medium as this retains moisture without getting soggy, and enables the natural burrowing behavior of the species. I have a 8’x4’x4’ enclosure for an Argentine tegu—80s-90s F, and 60-80% humidity. Bioactive red foot tortoise habitats. Once properly achieved, bioactive substrates can go months and even years without having to be cleaned or replaced. Tegus are active in the daytime, roaming their enclosures and digging in the substrate. What makes this work is the “cleanup crew,” or bugs. Welcome to Terrarium Tips. In this video a bioactive Ackie Monitor terrarium is presented. As for what's the best substrate for Tegus like 4Horse said,...the number one choice is Cypress Mulch. These tank less kits include everything that you need to create a natural, organic, living environment for your snakes. Terra Flora is a hancrafted bioactive substrate for rainforest-dwelling reptiles and amphibians such as Dart Frogs, Tree Frogs, and Salamanders. The Tegu-Phile. The idea behind bio-active substrates is that you will have an entire eco system in your reptiles’ cage. 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