Tegu lizards love eating fruit and berries are some of the healthiest options you can choose.
In fact, it is perfectly safe to feed blueberry, blackberry, strawberry and raspberry to your pet tegu.
Berries in general are surprisingly low in sugar so you do not need to worry about feeding them regularly (unlike other types of fruits), with the exception of strawberries which should be fed in moderation.
Tegus are omnivores and as a rule of thumb, no more than 10% of your tegu’s diet should consist of fruit.
In the case of Colombian tegus and juvenile Argentine tegus, it is best to feed even less fruits and provide instead more veggies and proteins.
Treat berries as a tasty treat that will make your pet lizard happy – and make sure to dust them with some calcium powder or reptile multivitamin for an extra boost of nutrition.
Tegu and Berries FAQs
Can Tegus Eat Strawberries?
Yes, tegus can have strawberries. These should be given sparingly due to their high content of oxalates and goitrogens.
Strawberries are also rich in vitamin C, manganese, and folate. They contain 32 calories per half a cup.
Can Tegus Eat Blueberries?
Absolutely, blueberries are 100% safe for tegus to eat and can contribute to a balanced diet.
Like all fruits, they should not be overfed. Blueberries are high in antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin K1, and manganese. They contain 57 calories per 3.5 ounces (100 grams).
Can Tegus Eat Blackberries?
Indeed, blackberries are safe for tegus. They can be included in their diet but should not be given excessively.
Blackberries are rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, and manganese. They contain 62 calories per cup (144 grams).
Can Tegus Eat Raspberries?
Yes, tegus can eat raspberries. They are safe for tegus and should be fed in moderation.
Raspberries are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and manganese. They contain 64 calories per cup (123 grams).
Can Tegus Eat Mulberries?
Yes, mulberries can be fed to tegus in moderation, similarly to other berries.
Mulberries are rich in iron, vitamin C, and several beneficial plant compounds.
They contain 43 calories per 3.5 ounces (100 grams). Always remember to provide a varied diet to your tegu for optimal health.
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PetsWithScales.com is an informational website about big lizard pet care. We collect and provide information from different sources across the web on how to keep and care for reptiles as pets. The species we mainly deal with are tegus, monitor lizards, skinks and geckos. Our aim is to provide high quality information to help pet owners make better, more informed decisions about their animal’s diets, health and life.