Reptile & Amphibian Forums
Welcome to kingsnake.com's message board system. Here you may share and discuss information with others about your favorite reptile and amphibian related topics such as care and feeding, caging requirements, permits and licenses, and more. Launched in 1997, the kingsnake.com message board system is one of the oldest and largest systems on the internet.
Tegus
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2004.
Gallery Photo: Crimsonwolf1313313
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Spirulina
by Ghost425 - Mar 19, 2004 12:32 PM |
4 |
Mar 21, 2004 12:27 AM by Ghost425 |
|
new diet
by antares - Mar 19, 2004 11:15 AM |
4 |
Mar 20, 2004 09:40 PM by beardiedragon |
|
Two Tegus Sizes????
by DemonBloodMage - Mar 18, 2004 12:44 PM |
2 |
Mar 18, 2004 02:30 PM by russ1066 |
|
Russ..
by matthew - Mar 17, 2004 09:39 PM |
1 |
Mar 18, 2004 01:33 AM by russ1066 |
|
Proper Diet???
by srsnakes - Mar 17, 2004 05:59 PM |
2 |
Mar 18, 2004 01:23 PM by boidsntegus |
|
Heat Rocks???
by srsnakes - Mar 17, 2004 03:34 PM |
4 |
Mar 17, 2004 05:19 PM by heyslick62 |
|
more.,,
by russ1066 - Mar 17, 2004 02:34 AM |
1 |
Mar 17, 2004 02:34 AM by russ1066 |
|
New Pictuers of Santiago And Siena.
by russ1066 - Mar 17, 2004 02:32 AM |
3 |
Mar 17, 2004 09:23 AM by russ1066 |
|
Eating problems?
by srsnakes - Mar 16, 2004 09:51 PM |
2 |
Mar 17, 2004 03:06 PM by srsnakes |
|
tegu pen updated pics
by beardiedragon - Mar 16, 2004 01:22 PM |
5 |
Mar 19, 2004 01:23 AM by russ1066 |
|
I would like to say
by kate1 - Mar 16, 2004 12:28 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
Lost Tegu Found.....thanks all
by chrisred - Mar 16, 2004 12:26 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
Bulging Cloaca, is this normal? (more)
by boidsntegus - Mar 16, 2004 11:08 AM |
3 |
Mar 17, 2004 12:45 PM by heyslick62 |
|
Nighttime heating and daytime basking...
by smalltimeherper - Mar 16, 2004 12:00 AM |
2 |
Mar 16, 2004 10:22 AM by boidsntegus |
|
tegu question
by rai81d - Mar 15, 2004 10:22 PM |
3 |
Mar 16, 2004 02:17 PM by St.Pierre |
|
Recommended cage size for pair of ARGENTINE Blk & Wht Tegus (cant find definite answer anywhere) ~np~
by chong188 - Mar 15, 2004 06:40 PM |
2 |
Mar 16, 2004 10:31 AM by boidsntegus |
|
here's a pic of my new Tegu pen under construction
by beardiedragon - Mar 14, 2004 04:56 PM |
5 |
Mar 15, 2004 01:56 PM by beardiedragon |
|
Vision Cages
by smalltimeherper - Mar 14, 2004 03:13 PM |
5 |
Mar 15, 2004 12:01 AM by smalltimeherper |
|
enclosure/habitat
by superchunk - Mar 14, 2004 06:48 AM |
0 | No replies |
|
To get a tegu?
by LizardLuva - Mar 14, 2004 06:17 AM |
3 |
Mar 14, 2004 12:48 PM by boidsntegus |
|
tegus in love
by alioops - Mar 13, 2004 06:22 PM |
1 |
Mar 14, 2004 08:19 AM by lilroach56 |
|
Hi Everyone
by asia2003 - Mar 12, 2004 07:24 PM |
1 |
Mar 14, 2004 05:53 PM by Rollin |
|
Just wondering, anyone here with a tegu from ohio?
by crazydago18 - Mar 12, 2004 04:52 PM |
4 |
Mar 14, 2004 08:58 PM by crazydago18 |
|
Taming a columbian
by Danothemano - Mar 12, 2004 12:53 PM |
4 |
Mar 14, 2004 12:34 AM by Blakes_girl |
|
Loose Tegu???
by Taidus - Mar 12, 2004 12:34 PM |
4 |
Mar 12, 2004 11:29 PM by Taidus |
|
CAN 2 MALE AREGENTINES LIVE TOGETHER?
by LOWES - Mar 10, 2004 09:37 PM |
1 |
Mar 13, 2004 02:06 PM by argentijnse teju |
|
my b&w tegu female hide habits
by beardieboyh14 - Mar 10, 2004 11:27 AM |
5 |
Mar 12, 2004 02:15 PM by Rollin |
|
dwarf tegu not feeding
by audreysmith - Mar 10, 2004 09:57 AM |
4 |
Mar 10, 2004 04:13 PM by russ1066 |
|
??Cage Buildin Materials??
by Kojiroh_1 - Mar 10, 2004 01:54 AM |
7 |
Mar 11, 2004 06:11 AM by heyslick62 |
|
mashed potatoes?
by heyslick62 - Mar 09, 2004 07:43 PM |
3 |
Mar 09, 2004 09:52 PM by heyslick62 |
|
will females lay unfertilized eggs even if there is no male?
by beardiedragon - Mar 09, 2004 06:36 PM |
2 |
Mar 10, 2004 03:36 AM by mellordies |
|
Sad story with a Happy Ending(long post)
by richyricks - Mar 09, 2004 02:40 PM |
5 |
Mar 11, 2004 11:21 AM by richyricks |
|
Can I feed mt tegu other reptile eggs?
by mellordies - Mar 09, 2004 12:59 PM |
1 |
Mar 09, 2004 07:19 PM by jiffypop |
|
tegu appetite
by nygaboon - Mar 09, 2004 11:43 AM |
6 |
Mar 10, 2004 03:33 AM by mellordies |
|
Canadian Tegu keepers?
by muirsean - Mar 08, 2004 07:43 PM |
7 |
Mar 12, 2004 12:38 PM by Taidus |
|
tegu just woke up
by chacoantegu - Mar 08, 2004 05:39 PM |
1 |
Mar 08, 2004 06:53 PM by boidsntegus |
|
Tegu - The Next Iguana?
by kofseattle - Mar 08, 2004 02:12 PM |
8 |
Jun 03, 2004 01:10 AM by CrcodileHunter |
|
leroy
by heyslick62 - Mar 07, 2004 06:32 PM |
8 |
Mar 09, 2004 06:17 AM by heyslick62 |
|
What kinds of fruit/vegetables are being feg to juvies?
by mellordies - Mar 07, 2004 02:13 PM |
1 |
Mar 07, 2004 11:04 PM by Kojiroh_1 |
|
What is bert langwerfs(sp?)email...im wondering how much juvies or babies are..
by poopoohead - Mar 07, 2004 08:03 AM |
3 |
Mar 08, 2004 09:25 AM by ciliatus |
|
New pics...
by boidsntegus - Mar 06, 2004 09:15 PM |
9 |
Mar 08, 2004 09:33 AM by ciliatus |
|
questions on building tegu cage
by scales - Mar 05, 2004 04:33 PM |
8 |
Mar 09, 2004 04:27 AM by ciliatus |
|
HELP>>>>ARG TEGU
by lowes - Mar 05, 2004 12:05 AM |
2 |
Mar 06, 2004 09:10 PM by boidsntegus |
|
Shedding question, no info on forums/net, please help...
by boidsntegus - Mar 04, 2004 01:46 PM |
4 |
Mar 04, 2004 09:33 PM by JADE2U |
|
HELP>>>>Blue Tegu escaped>>>Where to look?? Up Down??
by chrisred - Mar 04, 2004 01:04 PM |
9 |
Mar 08, 2004 08:56 AM by grnbasilisk |
|
Tegu Hunting
by Kojiroh_1 - Mar 04, 2004 03:07 AM |
1 |
Mar 06, 2004 12:25 AM by Kojiroh_1 |
|
tegu in the classifieds
by heyslick62 - Mar 03, 2004 03:30 PM |
4 |
Mar 04, 2004 10:22 AM by alioops |
|
Has anyone here probed a tegu?
by Gary D. - Mar 02, 2004 06:22 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
can yall post pics or your cages....wanting ideas....n/m
by colbygingles - Mar 02, 2004 04:08 PM |
12 |
Mar 03, 2004 03:38 PM by heyslick62 |
|
Tegu's in the wild
by crazydago18 - Mar 02, 2004 12:18 PM |
1 |
Mar 02, 2004 02:32 PM by boidsntegus |
|
Breeding Questions
by Kojiroh_1 - Mar 02, 2004 02:10 AM |
5 |
Mar 02, 2004 09:08 PM by Kojiroh_1 |
|
Supplements with mice?
by loyski - Mar 01, 2004 11:49 PM |
3 |
Mar 02, 2004 05:22 PM by beardiedragon |
|
Reintroduction of red adults
by mizzy - Mar 01, 2004 07:57 PM |
3 |
Mar 02, 2004 06:22 AM by beardiedragon |
|
Breeding behavior?
by Blakes_girl - Feb 29, 2004 11:00 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
tegu movie
by christopher - Feb 29, 2004 09:11 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
Tegu underbite
by madeleine - Feb 29, 2004 04:57 PM |
1 |
Mar 02, 2004 01:59 AM by blue_tegu |
|
Argentine B&W pic
by madeleine - Feb 29, 2004 04:34 PM |
10 |
Mar 02, 2004 11:42 PM by LizardMom |
|
more pictures.
by russ1066 - Feb 29, 2004 03:21 PM |
1 |
Feb 29, 2004 04:25 PM by madeleine |
|
Snatiago and I
by russ1066 - Feb 29, 2004 03:20 PM |
4 |
Mar 01, 2004 08:45 AM by KofSeattle |
|
Tegu information and resources...
by roachey56 - Feb 29, 2004 03:06 PM |
1 |
Feb 29, 2004 08:35 PM by roachey56 |
|
Feeding Problems
by blue_tegu - Feb 29, 2004 02:44 PM |
1 |
Feb 29, 2004 07:05 PM by JADE2U |
|
price?
by colbyandamber - Feb 28, 2004 10:47 PM |
5 |
Feb 29, 2004 02:01 PM by roachey56 |
|
Anyone in new england dealing with hibernation?
by mellordies - Feb 28, 2004 09:47 PM |
1 |
Feb 28, 2004 10:32 PM by roachey56 |
|
Tegu eggs...
by jiffypop - Feb 28, 2004 07:39 PM |
4 |
Mar 03, 2004 12:46 PM by BillyBoy |
|
The pic did not work??
by TJW - Feb 28, 2004 06:53 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
Sexing a Red Tegu
by tjw - Feb 28, 2004 06:50 PM |
1 |
Feb 28, 2004 06:58 PM by roachey56 |
|
Argantine Tegu Question
by Danothemano - Feb 28, 2004 11:11 AM |
6 |
Feb 29, 2004 04:23 PM by madeleine |
|
Hide Question (again)
by littlerooster - Feb 28, 2004 12:51 AM |
5 |
Feb 28, 2004 05:16 PM by Rollin |
|
post hibernation feeding
by antares - Feb 27, 2004 11:17 AM |
8 |
Feb 28, 2004 05:24 PM by beardiedragon |
|
More pictures of golden tegu from Trinidad.
by russ1066 - Feb 26, 2004 10:10 PM |
2 |
Feb 27, 2004 03:18 AM by ciliatus |
|
Adult Red Tegu Shipping?
by shane27 - Feb 26, 2004 08:06 PM |
3 |
Feb 28, 2004 07:17 PM by JADE2U |
|
Gold tegu=columbian??
by riiotgrrl - Feb 26, 2004 03:24 PM |
6 |
Feb 26, 2004 11:33 PM by riiotgrrl |
|
wanted to thank you all
by ciliatus - Feb 26, 2004 10:28 AM |
21 |
Mar 02, 2004 04:32 AM by ciliatus |
|
I dont think I asked this before....
by Tegan - Feb 25, 2004 10:27 PM |
1 |
Feb 26, 2004 07:24 AM by beardiedragon |
|
More Albino Pics (Heres Lacey)
by BigLizard - Feb 25, 2004 07:48 PM |
3 |
Feb 26, 2004 12:50 AM by JADE2U |
