Tegu Diet

Tegus can eat fish, but feeding tuna should be done in moderation as it contains thiaminase that can reduce vitamin B1 absorption. Other fish options include salmon, tilapia, cod, and haddock, but fish should only make up a small part of the tegu’s diet.

Yes, you can feed tegu lizards both carrots and carrot tops. Tegus need a variety of vegetables as part of their diet, and carrots (including their leaves) are a very healthy choice thanks to their high amounts of vitamins and nutrients. Argentine black and white tegus and red tegus will need approximately 30% of their diet to be in the form of vegetables. For Colombian tegus / gold tegus, this… Read More »Can Tegus eat Carrots?

Tegu lizards can safely eat seafood such as shrimp, prawn, crab, and crawfish, which are a great source of protein and calcium. However, high sodium levels mean that seafood should not be fed regularly. It is important to take precautions such as feeding it raw, unshelled, and frozen to avoid impaction or choking hazards.

Watermelon is perfectly safe for tegus to eat and it can be a healthy addition to their diet in moderation. Watermelon and melons in general make for a good treat for tegu lizards, as long as they are fed sporadically. This is because of the high sugar content in melons and fruit in general. It is best to serve watermelon without seeds and rind to avoid the risk of constipation,… Read More »Can tegus eat watermelon?

Tegus can eat tomatoes, but they should be fed sporadically as they lead to stomach issues and other health implications. Tomatoes contain vitamin C, A, antioxidants and fiber, so they are not poor in nutrients. Despite their health benefits, tomatoes are very acidic and somewhat high in oxalates, so they can cause problems in large quantities. Things to Consider Some things to keep in mind when feeding tomatoes to your… Read More »Can Tegus Eat Tomatoes?

Tegus can eat small amount of broccoli without health implications, but they should not be stables in their diet. It is recommended to only feed broccoli to tegus sporadically. In terms of nutrition, broccoli is healthy, but it contains substances such as oxalic acid, which may become harmful to reptiles in larger quantities. Things to Consider Broccoli is a nutrient-dense vegetable that can offer several health benefits for your tegu.… Read More »Can Tegus eat Broccoli?

Tegus can safely consume sweet peppers and chillies. Bell peppers are healthy and nutritious and you can feed them to your tegus regularly without any problems. Ideally, serve your tegu lizards organic yellow, orange or red bell peppers raw and cut into small pieces, without the seeds. Green bell peppers are also an option but won’t pack as much nutrion (red peppers contain 11 times more beta-carotene and 1.5 times… Read More »Can tegus eat bell peppers?