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Sylvio the Red Tegu and his family

Family reunites with missing tegu lizard in Texas

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Sylvio, a 3.5-foot red tegu lizard, went missing from his home in Beaumont, Texas, without his family noticing. He was found wandering the streets by a reptile expert who fostered him until his owners claimed him.

Red tegu eating a banana

Red Tegu Care: Information, Enclosure Requirements, Diet & Health

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Red tegus are popular pets due to their size and tame nature, with a reddish skin that looks almost like raw meat. They have slightly higher humidity requirements and are prone to skin-related health issues. This guide provides information on red tegu care, including size, lifespan, diet, and enclosure requirements.

Juvenile Argentine black and white tegu

Baby tegu care: Information, Enclosure & Diet Requirements

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Thinking of adopting a baby tegu? These lizards grow rather quickly and dramatically, with an adult male Argentine tegu reaching the size of a small dog (around 5 feet). In the first two years of their life, however, juvenile tegus are tiny and vulnerable, and they require additional care in order to stay healthy and thrive. If you have just adopted a tegu hatchling you are going to need to… Read More »Baby tegu care: Information, Enclosure & Diet Requirements

Northern Caiman Lizard (Dracaena guianensis) at the Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, IL

Do Tegu Lizards Like Being in Water?

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There are different species of tegu lizards, some of which enjoy water more than others. The three species of tegu commonly kept as pets (salvator merianae, salvator rufescens and tupinambis teguixin) are terrestrial and prefer living on the ground. They are however highly adaptive to different kinds of environments, from rainforest to semi-deserts, and some individuals may enjoy bathing, whereas others do not. Another species known as the Caiman lizard… Read More »Do Tegu Lizards Like Being in Water?

Colombian tegu vs Red tegu vs Argentine tegu

Friendly tegu species & morphs for beginners

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Tegu lizards are notoriously docile and somewhat beginner-friendly reptiles to keep as pets (at least compared to other big lizards like monitors). There are however a few different species and morphs which may require more time and attention. As a rule of thumb, the salvator merianae (a.k.a. Argentine tegu) is the best choice for first timers and also the most common overall. The Colombian tegu (or Gold tegu) on the… Read More »Friendly tegu species & morphs for beginners

Tegu Morph

Argentine Tegu Morph & Hybrid List

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Explore the incredible diversity of tegu lizards through their rare and unique morphs and hybrids, and learn about the genetic combinations that make them so fascinating to breeders and collectors alike.