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How big is your tegu these days(Wieght, Snt to Vent , Tl Lengh)Thanks Russ.

Hi Russ, sorry I can't give you better answers now. I used to always get good measurements of him when I took him outside, when he stretched out basking. I have a hard time now because there isn't enough room for him straiten out completely in the tub or in the basking area in his cage. However I was able to get a snout to vent length of what looks to be about 19" if I measured it right. The last time I measured his total length was outside a month or more ago at about 4' 4". I don't think he's grown much more and I haven't been feeding him much because he's already as big as I'd want him to be. I'm surprised I say that but it's mainly because I have to carry him around sometimes. It was right around 4' that it seemed to become an issue and with my female at 3 1/2' it isn't. I used to always want a water monitor but not anymore lol. I think tegus are the perfect size for a larger lizard well if you want to carry him outside, to the tub, or put him in the car etc... If I find my fishing scale or get him to sit still in the middle of the living room floor I'll make sure to post about it.

hIS LENGHT IS LONGER THAN sANTIAGOS(4' 2"1/2". His Snt to vent is 20 3/8", And he wieghs 16.9 lbs.His tail Is not as long as yours , . Take care Russ