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Tegu lizard care guide and information: enclosure requirements, diet and feeding, health facts and more. How to keep and care for tegu as a pet – Argentine black and white tegus, Red tegus, Colombian golden tegus, etc.

Te faaineine - maitai - raa i te maa: Mesh, Patties & Wrap Recipes

Te faaineine - maitai - raa i te maa: Tegu Mesh & Maa no te mau ma'i

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Commercial Tegu food can be expensive and may not always have the best ingredients. One of the best ways to save money on tegu food is to prepare it yourself, and to use readily available, fresh, healthy ingredients that ensure a varied diet. Meal prepping your tegu’s food in advance can save you time and money in the long run. Not only will you be able to control the ingredients… Read More »Te faaineine - maitai - raa i te maa: Tegu Mesh & Maa no te mau ma'i

E amu anei te mau tegus i te ophi e te tahi atu mau moo?

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Tegus are known to be opportunistic eaters, consuming a variety of prey items in the wild, including snakes and other small reptiles. So yes, tegus can eat snakes, lizards and reptiles – but these are not a primary food source in their diet. Tegus in the wild will primarily consume as small mammals, birds, insects, amphibians (frogs) and fruits. Can you feed lizards to a tegu? You can indeed feed… Read More »E amu anei te mau tegus i te ophi e te tahi atu mau moo?

Tegus are intelligent creatures that can be tamed as pets and even house broken to some extent.

Tegu Taming, Te mau mana'o tauturu no te tuatapaparaa e te haapiiraa

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Taming a tegu can be a rewarding experience, as these intelligent lizards are known for forming strong bonds with their caregivers. However, it is important to approach taming with patience and understanding, as tegus can be skittish and may take time to adjust to new environments and people. Whether you have an Argentine black and white tegu, a Red tegu, or Colombian tegu, there are a few key strategies that… Read More »Tegu Taming, Te mau mana'o tauturu no te tuatapaparaa e te haapiiraa

Foods for Tegu Lizards

Tabula no te mau Maa

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Tegus, o te mau ophi ïa o te titau i te maa huru rau no te vai oraora maitai noa e te oaoa. I roto i teie maa, te vai ra fatata 70% Te Mau Mana'o no te Haapiiraa e te A 30% materia no te tanuraa (no te mau taata paari no Ra-Parata e no te fenua Ra-Parata), e aore râ, 90% Te Mau Mana'o no te Haapiiraa e te A 10% Te mau mana'o tauturu no te (no te mau tegus e te mau aiû no Colombia noa ' tu eaha te huru o te mau mea ora). E tia ia amu - noa - hia te maa hotu e te tahi atu mau maa i te tahi noa taime aore ra ei maa, e te faaitoito - atoa - hia ra te tahi mau tao'a hau mai te fondue. I raro nei,… Read More »Tabula no te mau Maa

Tegu lizard drinking water from a pet bowl.

Te pape maitai roa ' ' e & Te mau maa no Tegus

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When it comes to finding the right water and food bowl for tegus, there are several factors to consider – namely the age of your pet, material and size of the bowl. Regardless of which bowl you choose, it’s important to clean it regularly and ensure that your tegu has access to clean, fresh food and water every day. This page contains affiliate links. As Amazon associates we may earn… Read More »Te pape maitai roa ' ' e & Te mau maa no Tegus

Tegus are now illegal to own in Georgia

Some Tegu and Monitor lizard species are no longer allowed as Pets in Georgia

On Tuesday October 22nd the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Board voted to restrict future ownership of exotic reptiles in response to the increasing number of invasive species threatening the native ecosystem. The ban was made specifically to tackle the problem of two invasive species of reptiles, Burmese pythons and Argentine Black and White tegu lizards, who are imported from South America and are often released or escape into the… Read More »Some Tegu and Monitor lizard species are no longer allowed as Pets in Georgia

Uramastyx and Spinach

Can Uromastyx eat Spinach?

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Spinach is one of the few foods that should be avoided in a uromastyx’s diet. Uromastyx lizards can technically eat spinach, but in large quantities this can be harmful, so it is best to keep consumption to a minimum or avoid it altogether. Despite being a nutrient-rich dark leafy vegetable, spinach has an extremely high content of oxalates, which bind to calcium and prevent its proper absorption. Calcium deficiency can… Read More »Can Uromastyx eat Spinach?

Tegu and Cucumber

Can Tegus Eat Cucumbers?

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Yes, tegus can safely consume cucumber. These green vegetables are around 96% water with a little fiber, so they are not the most highly nutritious food out there for your lizard, but they are perfectly safe to eat. Still, there are a lot of better options out there for your tegu and it is important to offer a varied diet that includes different types of fruits and vegetables as well… Read More »Can Tegus Eat Cucumbers?

Tegu (left) and monitor lizard (right)

Tegu vs Monitor Lizard: which one is right for you?

Monitor lizards and tegu lizards are an example of two families of big lizards which evolved from a same ancestor, but are actually quite different from one another. They can both make excellent pets under the right care and conditions, but there are considerable differences in personality and husbandry requirements you should be aware of. Differences Between Monitor and Tegu Lizards Tegu Lizards Monitor Lizards Generally larger in size (3.5-5… Read More »Tegu vs Monitor Lizard: which one is right for you?

Tegu sleeping

Tegu Brumation: te mau nota, anuvera, Te mau mana'o tauturu no te

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Te brumation, o te ophi ïa e tuea ra i te hibernation, oia ho'i, i taua tau ra i reira te hoê animala e faataere ai i to ' na iho tino e e faaea ' i fatata i te mau ohipa atoa no te faaherehere i te ito e no te ora mai i te tau toetoe. I roto i te oraraa oviri, E ho'i te mau manu i te hoê vahi papu no te tapuni ia haamata ana'e te mau mahana i te poto mai i te tau auhune e ia faaea i reira no te 6-7 months until spring arrives. During this period of brumation a tegu… Read More »Tegu Brumation: te mau nota, anuvera, Te mau mana'o tauturu no te