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?
In order to stay stimulated and happy, tegus need sources of enrichment. You can get them some toys to play with so that they stay entertained.
Blue tegus are a morph of the Argentine black and white tegu (salvator marianae) that display a light blue hue and tend to grow slightly smaller in size as adults. They are one of the most popular types of tegu lizards commonly kept as pets.
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?
Tegus should eat a variety of fruits and vegetables, but fruit should only make up 10% of their diet.
Berries and exotic fruits like mango and papaya are good choices, but citrus fruits and avocado should be avoided.
Tegu lizards enjoy eating berries like blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. Berries are low in sugar and can be fed regularly, except for strawberries which should be given in moderation.
The Chacoan White Headed tegu, also known as Paraguayan Tegu or simply Chacoan Tegu, is a morph of the Argentine black and white tegu lizard characterized by a higher degree of white coloration in adults, especially around their head. This animal originates from the Chaco region of Paraguay, but it can also be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Uruguay. Chacoan tegus are very similar in appearance to the Argentine… Read More »Chacoan White Headed Tegu: Information & Care
Tegus will eat just about anything, including dog food, but it’s important to consider the content and quality of the food. Opt for high-protein canned dog food containing meat and veggies with few fillers. Wet food is better than dry, and lean meats like chicken and turkey are preferable to fatty meats. Canned food is not ideal for tegus, but reptilink sausages made of whole prey are a nutritious alternative.
The Argentine black and white tegu has been often recognized for being the best pet lizard out there, thanks to its mild temperament, high intelligence and dog-like qualities. It is hard to think of any other reptile with the ability to bond with their owner the way a tegu does, even going as far as showing unmistakeable signs of affection and craving the presence of his human caregiver. Bearded dragons… Read More »5 Reasons Tegus are the Best Pet Lizard
Tegus can eat raw poultry such as chicken and turkey, which are nutritious and low in fat. While cooked meat can be given occasionally, it is best to feed raw meat as the cooking process denatures the quality of proteins and nutrients. Chicken or turkey parts such as hearts, livers, gizzards, necks, feet, and carcasses can be fed to tegus, with ground meat being a popular option for mixing in vegetables and supplements.