My Tegus....Derp and Ammy

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I have two tegus. Derp, who is my boy. I got him nearly full-grown, and he started out with the regal name of Asgard. Then he ran into a wall. He also 'derps' which refers to him deciding to sprawl completely out with no grace whatsoever wherever he wants to. He steals the cat's bed, he loves to cuddle, and he thinks that the cat's litterdish is his own personal sandbox. He's a pretty chill guy.

THen there is Ammy. Ammy is my problem child. We've raised her from a hatchling, and she has ALWAYS been a primadonna. She hates the world. She hates you. She loves back scratches. She loves breaking things. She hates Derp. She wants to eat Derp (and she, being half his size, is the biggest bully at him). She is much loved. She's just a big giant pain in the butt, lol.

Some pictures for y'all to see of my bratchildren.

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57998_230371463767808_1708895632_n.jpg: This is Ammy. Ammy is...Ammy is the brat, the bitch, the primadonna princess.; You don't have permission to download attachments.; (59 Kb) Downloaded 7 times

547476_234142500057371_1754028805_n.jpg: This is Derp. Derp is...Derp is the derpiest laziest gentlest (except with his food) lizard that you could ever find.; You don't have permission to download attachments.; (47 Kb) Downloaded 9 times

555859_10200479955031756_151375405_n.jpg: Derp, in the catbed he stole from the cat; You don't have permission to download attachments.; (74 Kb) Downloaded 4 times

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A few more pics of the brats.

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3773_4997816753548_1576080952_n.jpg: Ammy, who thinks dirty laundry is wonderful to hide in.; You don't have permission to download attachments.; (74 Kb) Downloaded 3 times

284080_4661177257771_560632297_n.jpg: Ammy again, who thinks that any box that is half her size is a perfect place to sleep.; You don't have permission to download attachments.; (62 Kb) Downloaded 8 times

549607_10200811423758267_1202704388_n.jpg: Giant Derp lizard who thinks he is a tiny lap dog; You don't have permission to download attachments.; (33 Kb) Downloaded 6 times

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And last bunch of tegu pics. Smile

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556689_113570052114617_1810156141_n.jpg: This just illustrates the sassiness that is Ammy. Couldn't find her one day. Found her all the way under a dresser. And she just sticks her tongue out and stares at me.; You don't have permission to download attachments.; (54 Kb) Downloaded 4 times

577381_10200580363621908_964869987_n.jpg: Sleepy Derp, sleeping in my lap; You don't have permission to download attachments.; (68 Kb) Downloaded 2 times

VaHerps Janitor Posts : 4872

Adorable and big!

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yay tegu pics! love them Smile

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Aye, they're monsters. Last I measured, Derp is nearly 5 foot from nose to tip of his tail, and Ammy is just over 4 feet. They grow HUGE in their first year. They're both barely 2 years old.

VaHerp Senior Crew Posts : 592

I want one so bad!

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good looking tegus been looking for a red for a while now

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They are spectacular!!!! I so want one!!!!!

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Nice kids.

VaHerp Senior Crew Posts : 443

Ok! I believe you now. What awesome looking animals.

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Hilarious post! I love them both! Derp is gorgeous.

VaHerp Senior Crew Posts : 406

These pictures are too funny! I love that you can see their personality in the pics!

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Would love to get 1 someday...they're just too cool Very Happy

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They're awesome, indeed.

Sadly, I'm going to end up having to find a new home for my female, Ammy. She's developed aggression/territory issues towards my male tegu and I lack the space to keep them seperated all the time.

She's always been ornery, but she's not aggressive towards people or other animals. Just other lizards. She grew up with other lizards, but when she hit 'lizard puberty' she became aggressive and so now I'm going to have to find her a new space.

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beautiful

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So lucky, I wish I had the room for one, they are beautiful!

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