Not all Argentine tegu's are 4ft-5ft, The normal black and white Argentine Tegu's are males 4ft-5ft and females 3.5ft-4ft, The Extreme giant tegus get 5ft+ and can weigh well over 20pounds, The Argentine Blue's get around 3ft like the Colombians but they are stockier built like the Normal Black and whites and Extreme Giants. Cypress mulch or coco fiber for substrate - they like to burrow. Like feeding, cage size, lighting, temps, humidity. I'm gonna get a baby, and I have a 3 ft long-1 1/2 ft wide, and 2 ft tall custom wooden cage. The columbian tegu, Tupinambis teguixin, can be either black and white, or more golden. Maximum Adult Size: Up to 40" Diet: Feeding on Canned Dogfood, fruits, rodents Habitat: Large, sturdy cage with branches, logs, or flat rocks for climbing on and hiding under. Considering the size enclosure you will need, the amount of feeding, time and patience, I can't help but think there is zero reason to own this species over an Argentine Tegu - … I've looked at some websites, but most of them say different things. Hey there! Tegus are agile, powerful lizards with a reputation for aggressiveness.
These particular babies are feeding on canned dog food. Argentine Tegu: Category: Lizard: Size: 2.5-3.5 ft: Average Lifespan: 12-20 years: Population: Unknown: Red Tegu Characteristics: The species have typically brownish-green with black strips across their width and several broken white stripes down their length. *These are not sexable at this size. Argentine black and white tegus are sometimes simply called black and white tegus although this can lead to confusion as there is also a Colombian tegu (which is similar but smaller and less docile).
They develop red coloration as they mature. Though they can be very tame. A very hardy lizard that can grow very large. Red tegus (Tupinambis rufescens), also called Argentine tegus, are the largest members of the lizard genus Tupinambis, which contains six other tegu species. Despite the name, the Argentine Tegu can be found in multiple places across South America: Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina. They are much more active critters, and the best way to describe them would be more monitor like. Sometimes Argentine tegus are also called giant tegus or big-headed tegus. They are smaller rarely exceeding 3', and are almost strictly carnivores. So I'm planing on getting a Colombian tegu next show, and I was wondering what their basic care needs are. The Argentine Black and White Tegu is also known as the Argentine Giant as they grow up to 4.5 feet long, weigh 20 pounds and are typically black and white in color.. Their giant-size can easily trick reptile enthusiasts into believing they are dangerous. Red tegus are highly prized and continue to gain popularity as pets.