So our Sulcata Stevie keeps getting out (couple times) and luckily the neighbors have helped in getting him back. Dont see the poing in getting him "chipped" but thought it might be a good to maybe attach a dog tag with contact infomation and maybe a reflector in the back. He is a biggish boy (bout 30lbs) but dont want him to get hit if he gets out in teh middle of the night. Anyone ever glue or attach something to their pet?
TAGGING SULCATA
- Thread starter Twanderer
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Chubbs the tegu
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You could always make a safe escape proof enclosure.
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if you go to the Search Icon and type in Attach ID EPOXY. you will get lots of previous comments on this issue.
but, you also need to figure out how it’s escaping & mend the fence!
if you go to the Search Icon and type in Attach ID EPOXY. you will get lots of previous comments on this issue.
but, you also need to figure out how it’s escaping & mend the fence!
Hi, I use fish tank epoxy to attach dog tags to my guys. Only use a small amount. You have to move it every 3 months so it doesn't affect their shell growth. Just soak it, I use a very wet facecloth while they're soaking. Pops off in about 30 minutes.
True, he lives in our back yard which is fenced in so we let him free roam however from time to time (well 2 times in 5 years) he nudges the gate open. He is deceptively fast lol
I was wondering about that and even asked reptile vet but they said it wouldnt be a problem. I told her I didnt want him to end up with a belly button on his back because it would allow for the shell to grow.
Thanks kind of figured that but wasnt quite sure what to put in the search bar!
Fish tank epoxy is the safest and it's very secure. .
A tag will not stop him from getting hit by a car, lost or stolen. You need to make the back yard secure. Put a simple plank across the gate. People can easily step over it. This way he can't get out even when the gate is open.
You could even get fancy and make a guillotine style drop-in plank so that it can easily be removed if someone needs to push a mower through or take the trash out or something. Or a hinged plank with a latch.
You could even get fancy and make a guillotine style drop-in plank so that it can easily be removed if someone needs to push a mower through or take the trash out or something. Or a hinged plank with a latch.
