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Tegus
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2003.
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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.
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dog food ?
by akita - Jun 21, 2003 06:04 AM |
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Jun 22, 2003 02:45 AM by grnbasilisk |
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I just found out my dog has round worms
by rowad - Jun 21, 2003 05:28 AM |
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tegu in Hulk movie?
by Ripley - Jun 21, 2003 02:43 AM |
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Jun 24, 2003 11:51 PM by Ripley |
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Is Redwood Mulch or Red Sierra Mulch ok for Tegus??
by jusmebabe - Jun 20, 2003 11:00 PM |
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earthworms
by poopoohead - Jun 20, 2003 09:56 PM |
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Jun 23, 2003 03:37 PM by MAP |
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Help! lizard picked up tape worms. . .
by themaester - Jun 20, 2003 07:13 PM |
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Jun 22, 2003 04:43 PM by TheMaester |
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My baby red...
by Phil Mc - Jun 20, 2003 06:58 PM |
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Jun 21, 2003 05:25 AM by rowad |
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BLUe tegu pics
by sunshineherps - Jun 20, 2003 04:59 PM |
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Jun 20, 2003 07:06 PM by Phil Mc |
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outdoor cage furniture
by chacoantegu - Jun 20, 2003 04:57 PM |
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Jun 25, 2003 02:01 AM by draco |
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Albinos
by rowad - Jun 20, 2003 02:55 PM |
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Jun 21, 2003 05:20 AM by rowad |
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New photos of Flora and Pyrus.
by jiffypop - Jun 20, 2003 07:00 AM |
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Jun 20, 2003 06:37 PM by Phil Mc |
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Internal vs. External cage lighting/heating
by MrSickle - Jun 19, 2003 08:13 PM |
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Jun 19, 2003 09:27 PM by birddog5151 |
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Tegu owner wannabe
by iwana - Jun 19, 2003 12:48 PM |
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Jun 21, 2003 03:30 PM by iwana |
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Is Redwood mulch or Red Sierra mulch ok for bdding for Tegu?
by jusmebabe - Jun 19, 2003 09:27 AM |
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Ruby-red female
by attentiveear - Jun 19, 2003 08:09 AM |
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Jun 20, 2003 02:51 PM by rowad |
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OT BUT MAN HOW HORRIBLE IS THIS?
by rowad - Jun 18, 2003 08:56 PM |
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Jun 19, 2003 07:49 PM by birddog5151 |
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Questions
by stjpball - Jun 18, 2003 07:08 PM |
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Jun 19, 2003 10:33 AM by russ1066 |
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VERY Bad NEws...
by matthew - Jun 18, 2003 10:40 AM |
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Jun 19, 2003 08:59 PM by rowad |
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got my new tegu today!
by Zeus - Jun 18, 2003 10:12 AM |
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Jun 21, 2003 10:07 PM by spotsowner |
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New tegu
by madeleine - Jun 18, 2003 09:03 AM |
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Jun 18, 2003 08:49 PM by Rollin |
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My 3 girls pic
by spotsowner - Jun 18, 2003 12:11 AM |
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Jun 18, 2003 08:45 PM by Rollin |
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Messege for jane
by russ1066 - Jun 17, 2003 03:21 PM |
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Jun 18, 2003 01:04 AM by russ1066 |
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RE: THANKS
by benp - Jun 16, 2003 08:39 PM |
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feeding problems
by beausblue - Jun 16, 2003 05:46 AM |
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Jun 16, 2003 03:42 PM by Rollin |
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Help
by sunshineherps - Jun 16, 2003 12:12 AM |
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Jun 16, 2003 09:47 AM by attentiveear |
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Quail Feeders
by bast - Jun 15, 2003 09:23 PM |
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Jun 16, 2003 04:02 PM by Rollin |
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Cutest photo from the show Saturday....
by jiffypop - Jun 15, 2003 07:22 PM |
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Jun 17, 2003 06:22 AM by jiffypop |
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RE: Help
by benp - Jun 15, 2003 06:43 PM |
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Jun 16, 2003 08:32 AM by bellemouse2001 |
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My Argentine Red Tegu
by bellemouse2001 - Jun 15, 2003 03:28 PM |
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Jun 16, 2003 03:46 PM by Ripley |
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shedding problem
by brefaith - Jun 14, 2003 06:31 PM |
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sandiego zoo diet
by poopoohead - Jun 14, 2003 04:10 PM |
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Jun 14, 2003 06:09 PM by Rollin |
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Our new family member as mentioned in my post re: Jane's tegus
by attentiveear - Jun 14, 2003 04:09 PM |
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Jun 16, 2003 05:31 PM by attentiveear |
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My Columbian B & W
by rumor150 - Jun 14, 2003 03:05 PM |
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Jun 14, 2003 09:52 PM by Rollin |
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to all: Jane's (Jiffypop's) tegus
by attentiveear - Jun 14, 2003 12:10 PM |
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Jun 16, 2003 08:08 AM by attentiveear |
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ARE TEGUS AGGRESIVE!!!!!!!?????????
by monitor1o1 - Jun 14, 2003 10:38 AM |
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Jun 16, 2003 08:25 AM by kristin |
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Sexing BLUE tegu and B/W tegu?
by sunshineherps - Jun 14, 2003 12:49 AM |
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Jun 16, 2003 03:47 AM by ferox |
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I figured out the camera so here we go!!!!!
by beausblue - Jun 13, 2003 10:37 PM |
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Jun 15, 2003 03:39 PM by beausblue |
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More pics
by Rollin - Jun 13, 2003 09:13 PM |
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Jun 14, 2003 07:36 PM by attentiveear |
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HELP!!! I never thought this would happen to me.
by shad925 - Jun 13, 2003 04:00 PM |
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Jun 16, 2003 08:29 AM by kristin |
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Tail Biter
by Blakes_girl - Jun 13, 2003 02:52 PM |
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Jun 19, 2003 05:35 PM by Ripley |
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what should i do?
by monitor1o1 - Jun 13, 2003 01:04 PM |
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Plant Hardiness Zones
by bast - Jun 13, 2003 09:29 AM |
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A pic of the babies
by beausblue - Jun 13, 2003 08:52 AM |
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Jun 13, 2003 07:44 PM by jiffypop |
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thank you for the help on how can I tell
by beausblue - Jun 13, 2003 08:17 AM |
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Jun 15, 2003 03:44 PM by beausblue |
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For anyone that has never had reptiles and considering getting one...
by MrSickle - Jun 13, 2003 06:29 AM |
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Jun 13, 2003 09:25 AM by attentiveear |
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Sandiego Zoo diet pic
by spotsowner - Jun 12, 2003 11:17 PM |
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Jun 13, 2003 08:53 PM by Ripley |
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Stats on Tegu, Croc
by barker109 - Jun 12, 2003 03:06 PM |
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Jun 12, 2003 08:57 PM by barker109 |
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For smaug
by reptilian9 - Jun 12, 2003 02:34 PM |
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Jun 13, 2003 05:25 PM by smaug |
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Female Blue Tegu????
by attentiveear - Jun 12, 2003 12:27 PM |
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Its sad, the prices that we put on Tegus and all repitles
by shad925 - Jun 12, 2003 11:48 AM |
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Jun 12, 2003 06:12 PM by grnbasilisk |
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How can I tell
by beausblue - Jun 11, 2003 08:59 PM |
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Jun 12, 2003 08:20 AM by attentiveear |
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How do I attach a photo?
by bigfungus - Jun 11, 2003 08:46 PM |
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Jun 13, 2003 08:18 AM by Rollin |
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Another Pic from Smaug
by smaug - Jun 11, 2003 06:32 PM |
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Jun 13, 2003 05:26 PM by smaug |
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they love quail too
by rowad - Jun 11, 2003 05:22 PM |
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New tegu
by madeleine - Jun 11, 2003 02:22 PM |
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Jun 12, 2003 09:10 AM by Rollin |
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My Tegu and His New Outdoor Pen
by bast - Jun 11, 2003 01:46 PM |
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Jun 12, 2003 06:37 AM by bast |
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Getting a new blue tegu!! Yeah
by Zeus - Jun 11, 2003 08:24 AM |
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info needed on breeding
by nick75 - Jun 10, 2003 09:03 PM |
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A semi-newbie caging question
by MrSickle - Jun 10, 2003 07:38 PM |
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Jun 13, 2003 05:56 AM by MrSickle |
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What about bannanas?
by rowad - Jun 10, 2003 05:18 PM |
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Jun 11, 2003 06:24 PM by smaug |
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is he stressed or sick???
by poopoohead - Jun 10, 2003 09:33 AM |
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Jun 11, 2003 03:48 PM by MAP |
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Water proofing my out doore Incloser?
by russ1066 - Jun 08, 2003 11:28 PM |
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Jun 09, 2003 08:48 AM by jiffypop |
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What would happen....?
by redgiant - Jun 08, 2003 10:54 PM |
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Pictures
by birddog5151 - Jun 08, 2003 04:40 PM |
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Adult Male Red Tegu pics
by MrSickle - Jun 08, 2003 08:41 AM |
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Jun 10, 2003 05:11 PM by tegu |
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very fast qweastion
by Xardion - Jun 08, 2003 06:55 AM |
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Jun 08, 2003 07:39 AM by attentiveear |
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more pics
by nick75 - Jun 07, 2003 05:46 PM |
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Jun 09, 2003 10:23 AM by matthew |
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Tegu GONE MAD??help ASAP!!
by evan - Jun 07, 2003 05:39 PM |
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Jun 07, 2003 06:33 PM by evan |
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another pic
by nick75 - Jun 06, 2003 04:56 PM |
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Jun 07, 2003 05:09 PM by nick75 |
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arg b/w tegu pic
by nick75 - Jun 06, 2003 04:54 PM |
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Jun 07, 2003 05:10 PM by nick75 |
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arg b/w tegu pics
by nick75 - Jun 06, 2003 04:54 PM |
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Sterlizing Wood
by blue_tegu - Jun 06, 2003 04:25 PM |
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Jun 09, 2003 12:16 AM by blue_tegu |
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anyone know where i can get a blue tegu?
by Zeus - Jun 06, 2003 12:13 PM |
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Jun 07, 2003 12:50 PM by tegu |
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my red tegu. pic this time
by b0bthebuilder - Jun 06, 2003 10:19 AM |
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Jun 06, 2003 06:34 PM by b0bthebuilder |
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junebugs
by SephirothsRage - Jun 06, 2003 12:12 AM |
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