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Tegus
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2004.
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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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the pics i promissed
by beardieboyh14 - Jan 17, 2004 05:07 PM |
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mock and dwarf tegus`
by beardieboyh14 - Jan 17, 2004 04:53 PM |
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Red Tegu or Desert/Argus Monitor? Help Me!
by Ghost425 - Jan 17, 2004 10:34 AM |
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Jan 18, 2004 08:43 AM by feedermouse |
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rat breeders?
by xruthlessx76 - Jan 17, 2004 09:00 AM |
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Taming
by littlerooster - Jan 17, 2004 01:37 AM |
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Jan 21, 2004 01:09 AM by littlerooster |
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adult female red tegu wanted
by blue_tegu - Jan 16, 2004 10:22 PM |
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Jan 18, 2004 02:49 PM by heyslick62 |
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Tegu Cohabitance
by Ghost425 - Jan 16, 2004 07:51 PM |
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Jan 17, 2004 02:09 AM by russ1066 |
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dwarf tegu - need info
by SittonJ - Jan 16, 2004 09:04 AM |
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Jan 16, 2004 11:02 AM by russ1066 |
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More tegu questions, please help.
by loyski - Jan 16, 2004 02:51 AM |
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Jan 17, 2004 06:18 PM by loyski |
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******* MY NEW HYBRID *********
by blue_tegu - Jan 15, 2004 10:01 PM |
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Jan 16, 2004 01:27 PM by matthew |
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raw turkey or raw chicken hearts cooked or raw? help please...
by feedermouse - Jan 15, 2004 08:59 PM |
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Jan 16, 2004 10:16 PM by Gary D. |
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Cages/Pictures - Please!
by Slaytallica - Jan 15, 2004 06:36 PM |
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Jan 27, 2004 05:07 PM by boidsntegus |
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Other tegu species
by Gary D. - Jan 15, 2004 04:06 PM |
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Jan 16, 2004 10:09 PM by Gary D. |
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housing 2 tegus
by heyslick62 - Jan 15, 2004 03:54 PM |
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Jan 16, 2004 11:59 AM by MAP |
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Boaphile cages?
by Dixiesys - Jan 15, 2004 02:26 AM |
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What's your opinion on the RedXBlue Tegu Crosses??
by vakejairam - Jan 14, 2004 07:09 PM |
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Jan 15, 2004 09:11 PM by St.Pierre |
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superchunk 's slide show
by superchunk - Jan 14, 2004 06:32 PM |
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superchunk # 15
by superchunk - Jan 14, 2004 06:27 PM |
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SUPERCHUNK
by superchunk - Jan 14, 2004 06:23 PM |
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more photos
by superchunk - Jan 14, 2004 06:18 PM |
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superchunk
by superchunk - Jan 14, 2004 06:15 PM |
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photos
by superchunk - Jan 14, 2004 06:11 PM |
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superchunk # 10
by superchunk - Jan 14, 2004 06:08 PM |
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superchunk # 9
by superchunk - Jan 14, 2004 06:05 PM |
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superchunk's photo's
by superchunk - Jan 14, 2004 06:03 PM |
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argentinian b&w tegu feeding
by beardieboyh14 - Jan 14, 2004 06:53 AM |
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Jan 17, 2004 04:26 PM by beardieboyh14 |
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Which tegu has the better color??
by susanpearl - Jan 13, 2004 09:20 PM |
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Jan 14, 2004 09:03 AM by heyslick62 |
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Whats the smallest Tegus? Just wondering
by savana_man - Jan 12, 2004 08:07 PM |
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Jan 20, 2004 12:50 AM by Kojiroh_1 |
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greetings from superchunk
by superchunk - Jan 12, 2004 11:22 AM |
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how to tell if a tegu has eggs in her
by willis1234 - Jan 11, 2004 09:20 PM |
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Jan 14, 2004 01:52 PM by RSCBR |
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ingesting substrate
by blue_tegu - Jan 11, 2004 01:13 PM |
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Jan 12, 2004 11:27 AM by RSCBR |
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substrate
by gollum - Jan 11, 2004 09:35 AM |
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Jan 11, 2004 12:14 PM by Usumbara |
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SUPERCHUNK
by superchunk - Jan 10, 2004 05:50 PM |
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SUPERCHUNK GROWTH SPURT
by superchunk - Jan 10, 2004 05:48 PM |
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more of superchunk
by superchunk - Jan 10, 2004 05:46 PM |
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superchunk
by superchunk - Jan 10, 2004 05:44 PM |
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SUPERCHUNK IS BACK !!!
by superchunk - Jan 10, 2004 05:42 PM |
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Jan 11, 2004 05:21 AM by superchunk |
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Which type of tegus is the least aggressive?
by leoricco88 - Jan 10, 2004 05:08 PM |
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Jan 11, 2004 09:31 PM by willis1234 |
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Paging - Millionpoundbomb!!
by RalphSnakeMan - Jan 08, 2004 08:09 PM |
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Jan 09, 2004 12:50 AM by Millionpoundbomb |
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Anybody looking to get a full grown tegu?
by loyski - Jan 08, 2004 06:40 PM |
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Jan 11, 2004 08:45 PM by tc5000 |
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Posting Pics?
by boidsntegus - Jan 08, 2004 06:04 PM |
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Jan 08, 2004 08:12 PM by RalphSnakeMan |
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Is this a scar??
by christopher - Jan 08, 2004 05:54 PM |
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Jan 08, 2004 11:31 PM by christopher |
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tegu pics
by heyslick62 - Jan 08, 2004 05:15 PM |
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A brand new pic of Meego!
by asia2003 - Jan 08, 2004 12:37 PM |
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Jan 10, 2004 07:38 PM by BillyBoy |
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New to forum
by mikey2231 - Jan 07, 2004 04:01 PM |
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Jan 07, 2004 06:26 PM by heyslick62 |
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Deleting photos HELP
by superchunk - Jan 06, 2004 07:36 PM |
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Jan 07, 2004 06:45 AM by jiffypop |
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Whos the Best?
by leoricco88 - Jan 06, 2004 02:48 PM |
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Jan 09, 2004 12:32 AM by JADE2U |
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Cage Size
by jtrott - Jan 06, 2004 01:08 PM |
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Jan 07, 2004 01:39 AM by Rollin |
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I'm Back!!!
by asia2003 - Jan 05, 2004 09:27 PM |
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Jan 06, 2004 08:37 AM by Rollin |
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breeding, question?
by heyslick62 - Jan 05, 2004 06:59 PM |
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Jan 06, 2004 01:40 PM by RSCBR |
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RalphSnakeMan, Question for you about Dums and Tegus.
by Millionpoundbomb - Jan 05, 2004 01:44 PM |
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HELP!!!
by mulder73 - Jan 05, 2004 05:07 AM |
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Jan 05, 2004 06:27 AM by Rollin |
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Dead VS Live Food, calm tegu vs aggressive?
by loyski - Jan 05, 2004 03:21 AM |
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Jan 06, 2004 11:35 AM by booradley |
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2004-The Tegus Poll!
by asucker - Jan 04, 2004 10:17 PM |
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Jan 11, 2004 06:05 PM by loyski |
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Tegu hasnt eaten for atleast 2 months!!
by flpsk8119 - Jan 04, 2004 06:00 PM |
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Jan 10, 2004 03:27 PM by JADE2U |
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golden tegu
by asucker - Jan 03, 2004 08:49 PM |
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Jan 05, 2004 08:44 PM by Blakes_girl |
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thinking of getting a tegu...
by monitor1o1 - Jan 03, 2004 06:23 PM |
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Jan 05, 2004 09:47 PM by Usumbara |
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Anyone else ever experience this?
by RalphSnakeMan - Jan 03, 2004 01:50 PM |
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Jan 05, 2004 12:27 PM by BillyBoy |
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Some info needed
by Bushmaster - Jan 03, 2004 11:03 AM |
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Jan 03, 2004 09:19 PM by russ1066 |
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Question about Vision cages
by paxerisia - Jan 02, 2004 09:13 PM |
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Jan 04, 2004 12:19 AM by St.Pierre |
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new enclosure
by superchunk - Jan 02, 2004 07:53 PM |
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Jan 03, 2004 06:17 PM by loyski |
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saw tegu basking, finally
by heyslick62 - Jan 02, 2004 03:53 PM |
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Jan 02, 2004 03:55 PM by heyslick62 |
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Is there something wrong with my tegu?
by loyski - Jan 01, 2004 03:20 AM |
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Jan 04, 2004 02:40 PM by loyski |
