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Tegus

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Tupinambis is a lizard genus which belongs to the family of Teiidae. These large, South American lizards are commonly referred to as tegus. Tegus are usually primarily carnivorous, except for T. rufescens and T. merianae. Tegus fill the same ecological niche as monitor lizards and are an example of convergent evolution. Most tegus are opportunistic feeders, accepting a wide variety of foods. Tegus' diets can consist of crickets, mealworms, an occasional mouse, fish, hard boiled eggs, chicken, etc. Certain fruits and vegetables may be offered as well (for example, strawberries, mangoes, papaya, banana) but usually will only be eaten by the red or Argentinian black and white tegus. The Colombian tegus tend to be almost entirely carnivores/insectivores. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of Tegus. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting: Terms of Service.

Topic	Replies	Last Post
is the "Black & White Tegu" at upstateexotics.com for $35 the argentine one or columbian? by xruthlessx76 - Jul 27, 2003 11:15 AM	4	Jul 27, 2003 03:13 PM by chacoantegu
Need Help: Incubation of Tegu Eggs!!! by ferox - Jul 27, 2003 04:07 AM	5	Jul 30, 2003 02:16 PM by Ripley
how well do tegus climb? by Texastrash - Jul 27, 2003 02:46 AM	2	Jul 27, 2003 07:57 PM by Texastrash
Small mistake on my part (more) by kit1970 - Jul 27, 2003 12:40 AM	5	Aug 01, 2003 03:15 AM by Taidus
NEED HELP! Mystery Ailment! Swollen Eyelids! Red Tegu. by Rocksavior21 - Jul 26, 2003 12:46 PM	3	Jul 28, 2003 08:30 AM by kristin
Anyone have a Blue that's actually blue? n/p by oid - Jul 26, 2003 12:57 AM	3	Aug 01, 2003 03:16 AM by Taidus
Kitty Update by ladystefanie - Jul 25, 2003 06:50 PM	4	Jul 27, 2003 03:09 PM by ladystefanie
can someone recomend good tegu (argentie black and white or red) breeders by MatNga - Jul 25, 2003 04:37 PM	2	Jul 25, 2003 05:19 PM by map
funny story, to me anyway..... by kofseattle - Jul 25, 2003 01:01 PM	2	Jul 28, 2003 05:42 PM by Ripley
Caresheets? by peanutbuttermdc - Jul 25, 2003 11:12 AM	2	Jul 25, 2003 02:51 PM by Ecthelion
I'm new to the Kingsnake Forums by Ecthelion - Jul 25, 2003 06:25 AM	9	Jul 27, 2003 12:32 PM by attentiveear
DO YOU WANT TO KEEP YOUR RIGHTS TO OWN REPTILES? READ THIS!!! by pgross8245 - Jul 24, 2003 06:10 PM	3	Aug 01, 2003 03:25 AM by Taidus
HELP!!!! Columbia Black and white Tegu by KILLerTEGU - Jul 24, 2003 02:25 PM	3	Jul 25, 2003 12:54 AM by jrm_tomburg
Hibernation question by BillyBoy - Jul 24, 2003 01:42 PM	0	No replies
Anyone have a good source for Cypress Mulch?? Help!! by MAP - Jul 24, 2003 12:56 PM	4	Jul 27, 2003 09:17 PM by contemplate
Link to photos by rowad - Jul 24, 2003 10:48 AM	6	Jul 25, 2003 08:20 PM by Ripley
HELP, TAIL BREAK!! by Zeus - Jul 24, 2003 08:04 AM	3	Jul 24, 2003 12:57 PM by rowad
size by scalesnshells - Jul 22, 2003 09:10 PM	4	Jul 28, 2003 05:40 PM by Ripley
new tegu by scalesnshells - Jul 22, 2003 09:02 PM	0	No replies
new tegu by scalesnshells - Jul 22, 2003 09:02 PM	0	No replies
new tegu by scalesnshells - Jul 22, 2003 09:02 PM	0	No replies
new tegu by scalesnshells - Jul 22, 2003 09:01 PM	0	No replies
Night Heating by blue_tegu - Jul 22, 2003 08:17 PM	11	Aug 02, 2003 11:57 AM by beausblue
Thanks to everyone, and a bit of a story to share. by kit1970 - Jul 22, 2003 07:02 PM	5	Jul 24, 2003 03:23 PM by Ripley
buying an argentine red tegu. by Hazzardusa - Jul 22, 2003 02:57 PM	2	Jul 22, 2003 11:39 PM by reptilian9
breeding tegus by chacoantegu - Jul 21, 2003 09:56 PM	0	No replies
Feeding hatchling chacoan by nprifenbark - Jul 21, 2003 07:40 PM	0	No replies
Question For Phil..... by OneTwoManyHerps - Jul 21, 2003 07:08 PM	3	Jul 21, 2003 08:12 PM by Phil Mc
Anyone going to Daytona next month?..n/p.. by Phil Mc - Jul 21, 2003 06:33 PM	5	Jul 22, 2003 05:50 PM by Phil Mc
Question About Housing A B.W. Tegu by OneTwoManyHerps - Jul 21, 2003 04:43 PM	3	Jul 21, 2003 06:31 PM by Phil Mc
So I have decided to purchase an Argentine B&W....now heres the tough part by Burmuda - Jul 21, 2003 04:33 PM	1	Jul 22, 2003 10:00 PM by Rollin
HELP! by lizardwoman - Jul 21, 2003 01:03 PM	3	Jul 21, 2003 09:30 PM by lizardwoman
He's here!! by ladystefanie - Jul 21, 2003 07:45 AM	4	Jul 22, 2003 02:38 AM by Ripley
New To The Tegu Forum. New to Tegus. Kinda Long by kit1970 - Jul 21, 2003 12:06 AM	7	Jul 22, 2003 03:03 AM by Ripley
Black and white tegu.... by Burmuda - Jul 20, 2003 03:24 PM	1	Jul 20, 2003 05:10 PM by Rollin
THE VET CANT FIGURE THIS OUT...CAN ANY OF YOU? by blue_tegu - Jul 20, 2003 01:03 PM	6	Jul 21, 2003 09:21 PM by madeleine
outdoor leash by EglathAelin826 - Jul 19, 2003 05:59 PM	0	No replies
How about a L shaped cage? by rowad - Jul 19, 2003 02:43 PM	1	Jul 19, 2003 09:00 PM by attentiveear
Some Pics by chupacabra1090 - Jul 19, 2003 12:28 AM	2	Jul 20, 2003 12:59 PM by Ripley
A couple of new pics... by Phil Mc - Jul 18, 2003 06:57 PM	9	Jul 20, 2003 05:17 PM by Phil Mc
humidity question by blue_tegu - Jul 18, 2003 01:30 PM	3	Jul 18, 2003 01:45 PM by KofSeattle
FINAL CAGE PROPOSAL by blue_tegu - Jul 18, 2003 12:57 PM	3	Jul 18, 2003 01:42 PM by KofSeattle
How Do You House Break......more by OneTwoManyHerps - Jul 18, 2003 12:55 PM	0	No replies
ONE MORE DAY UNTIL THE NEW ARRIVAL!!! by ladystefanie - Jul 18, 2003 11:53 AM	0	No replies
Open top enclosure for a dwarf tegu? by C. Elmer - Jul 18, 2003 11:22 AM	2	Jul 18, 2003 12:32 PM by russ1066
Typical New Tegu Owner Questions by kick_baal - Jul 17, 2003 08:59 PM	1	Jul 18, 2003 04:18 AM by madeleine
Some pix by rowad - Jul 17, 2003 08:27 PM	2	Jul 18, 2003 03:12 PM by Ripley
The mighty Jujuy by alioops - Jul 17, 2003 02:19 PM	5	Jul 18, 2003 12:07 PM by Alioops
4 feet long and growing! by Rollin - Jul 17, 2003 11:29 AM	12	Jul 18, 2003 09:04 AM by Rollin
Sorry but another question for Rollin by OneTwoManyHerps - Jul 17, 2003 11:12 AM	1	Jul 17, 2003 11:49 AM by Rollin
Names... by ladystefanie - Jul 17, 2003 09:31 AM	7	Aug 01, 2003 03:41 AM by Taidus
New arrival by nprifenbark - Jul 16, 2003 10:14 PM	3	Jul 19, 2003 04:35 AM by madeleine
Okay, I couldn't wait...here's Bella by attentiveear - Jul 16, 2003 08:07 PM	6	Jul 17, 2003 06:53 PM by attentiveear
getting settled? by emvee - Jul 16, 2003 08:06 PM	1	Jul 17, 2003 12:19 PM by Rollin
Question For Rollin About PowerSun Bulbs by OneTwoManyHerps - Jul 16, 2003 07:36 PM	2	Jul 17, 2003 09:57 AM by Rollin
Getting a dwarf Tegu... need some advice? by C. Elmer - Jul 16, 2003 07:11 PM	2	Jul 17, 2003 08:09 AM by pgross8245
Possessive tegu by madeleine - Jul 16, 2003 06:57 PM	2	Jul 17, 2003 02:06 PM by madeleine
whats the best place to get... by Zeus - Jul 16, 2003 04:46 PM	0	No replies
My new red by booradley - Jul 16, 2003 03:01 PM	1	Jul 16, 2003 03:34 PM by rollin
New Tegu Husbandry Page at Agama by rowad - Jul 16, 2003 11:52 AM	0	No replies
Lighting Choice & Misting Kit by blue_tegu - Jul 16, 2003 12:01 AM	16	Jul 17, 2003 12:00 PM by Rollin
Shedding problem by herp-fever - Jul 14, 2003 09:46 PM	5	Jul 17, 2003 03:37 PM by shad925
What About Mercury Vapor Bulbs..........more by OneTwoManyHerps - Jul 14, 2003 08:26 PM	1	Jul 15, 2003 09:32 AM by Rollin
lighting by emvee - Jul 14, 2003 08:02 PM	2	Jul 15, 2003 02:00 PM by shad925
CAGE HELP AND IDEAS DESPERATELY NEEDED by blue_tegu - Jul 14, 2003 07:00 PM	9	Jul 16, 2003 11:55 PM by blue_tegu
CAGE HELP AND IDEAS DESPERATELY NEEDED by blue_tegu - Jul 14, 2003 07:00 PM	0	No replies
Finally.........we have our blue female And also a quick Thank you to Jane! by attentiveear - Jul 14, 2003 09:53 AM	0	No replies
Bone meal and/or no mice? by jrm_tomburg - Jul 14, 2003 08:47 AM	1	Jul 14, 2003 11:39 AM by attentiveear
Red Tegu Questions by herp-fever - Jul 13, 2003 11:46 PM	7	Jul 14, 2003 01:07 PM by bellemouse2001
1 month argentine black and white tegu by emvee - Jul 13, 2003 10:16 PM	3	Jul 16, 2003 07:27 PM by jrm_tomburg
RE: Blue tegus are from outer space by Rollin - Jul 13, 2003 08:47 PM	4	Jul 14, 2003 01:29 PM by alioops
What do you reccomend for my first Tegu? by CorruptedBam - Jul 13, 2003 07:30 PM	1	Jul 13, 2003 08:56 PM by Rollin
ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THESE CAGES? by blue_tegu - Jul 13, 2003 04:12 PM	1	Jul 13, 2003 04:44 PM by jiffypop
how big of a tank should a foot long red be in????.n/p by poopoohead - Jul 13, 2003 02:46 PM	0	No replies
Yellowish-orange coloration on belly of argentine B/W tegu. Help by crazydago18 - Jul 13, 2003 12:18 AM	1	Jul 13, 2003 03:25 AM by Rollin

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