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Tegus
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2006.
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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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..daytona...
by toxicogenic - Jul 21, 2006 10:55 PM |
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Argentine Black And White
by grimlin - Jul 17, 2006 02:35 PM |
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Jul 18, 2006 11:12 AM by tegulevi |
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Bert Langerwerf in USA Today
by Bill S. - Jul 14, 2006 07:12 PM |
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Croc Tegu and Mata Mata:
by Oxyrhopus - Jul 12, 2006 09:33 PM |
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Pictures Of a CROC TEGU
by russ1066 - Jul 11, 2006 12:57 PM |
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Sep 04, 2006 12:45 AM by lizardheadmike |
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Value...
by dumje - Jul 06, 2006 04:54 PM |
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Jul 09, 2006 03:39 PM by dumje |
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columbian black and white tegu question
by hackbone - Jun 28, 2006 06:56 AM |
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Jun 28, 2006 08:28 AM by tegulevi |
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my tegus are mating !!!
by lophius - Jun 26, 2006 12:02 PM |
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Jun 27, 2006 12:38 PM by AdeliaGrey |
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Word about blue tegus
by jakewise - Jun 23, 2006 06:42 AM |
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Jul 10, 2006 03:44 PM by tegulevi |
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will they stay friends?
by reptiluver - Jun 21, 2006 07:17 PM |
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Jun 22, 2006 07:52 AM by tegulevi |
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humidity problems
by monitorman85 - Jun 21, 2006 09:47 AM |
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Jun 21, 2006 03:14 PM by tegulevi |
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Interested in aquiring a Argentine BW
by faust16 - Jun 10, 2006 12:06 AM |
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Jun 10, 2006 11:39 PM by faust16 |
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tegu hiding
by easye921 - Jun 06, 2006 12:36 PM |
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Jun 09, 2006 12:18 PM by matthew |
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tegu breeding questions?
by zeroto4legs - Jun 03, 2006 03:39 PM |
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just a really quick question
by zeroto4legs - Jun 01, 2006 07:20 PM |
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Jun 02, 2006 08:02 AM by tegulevi |
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Tail waving/wiggling?
by dragonfruit_85 - May 29, 2006 03:27 PM |
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Jun 05, 2006 02:39 PM by dragonfruit_85 |
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Blue Tegu Breeders
by Cobra7 - May 29, 2006 05:58 AM |
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Jun 16, 2006 06:24 PM by Bill S. |
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mercury vapor bulbs..
by toxicogenic - May 26, 2006 01:30 PM |
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Jul 05, 2006 09:25 PM by toxicogenic |
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Housing red tegus and brumation issues
by replover - May 25, 2006 11:28 PM |
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Brumation and growth to FINAL size
by replover - May 25, 2006 11:18 PM |
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May 26, 2006 07:39 AM by tegulevi |
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Argentine black and white cross red??
by replover - May 25, 2006 11:10 PM |
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Questions on black and white tegu
by BurmMania - May 25, 2006 12:57 AM |
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Avery cool looking tegu
by andreaqueen - May 23, 2006 03:33 PM |
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May 28, 2006 10:17 PM by matthew |
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Rescued animals
by jiffypop - May 13, 2006 09:34 PM |
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May 22, 2006 01:57 PM by mjreptiles |
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Instant obsession...Ameiva
by Upscale - May 01, 2006 01:11 PM |
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Aug 27, 2006 06:00 PM by holy7cow |
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Question re burrowing and outdoor setups
by Tugi - May 01, 2006 12:15 PM |
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May 02, 2006 07:09 AM by tegulevi |
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since they are teiids
by croc 2-3 - Apr 30, 2006 10:36 AM |
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May 01, 2006 08:49 PM by ZEKyle |
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Dead skin or a rot ?? Please help!!
by ninategu - Apr 25, 2006 08:55 PM |
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Apr 27, 2006 02:48 PM by minicopilot |
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Outside Pics
by ophidiophile - Apr 23, 2006 01:00 PM |
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May 06, 2006 10:14 PM by TheTegu |
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Another reason to only purchase from...
by TeguManiac - Apr 21, 2006 10:45 PM |
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Impaction?
by TeguManiac - Apr 21, 2006 12:55 PM |
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Apr 24, 2006 11:44 AM by tegulevi |
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not so worried, but i have a new problem
by crochuntermyhero - Apr 19, 2006 11:00 PM |
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Opinions requested
by jiffypop - Apr 18, 2006 07:28 AM |
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May 13, 2006 10:30 AM by CMcC |
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Weekend companions
by jiffypop - Apr 18, 2006 07:06 AM |
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worried about my red tegu
by crochuntermyhero - Apr 17, 2006 08:20 PM |
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Apr 21, 2006 12:30 PM by Bill S. |
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Any help would be great..
by den23 - Apr 08, 2006 12:48 AM |
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Handeling a New Tegu
by nevermore - Apr 03, 2006 06:38 PM |
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Apr 05, 2006 09:21 PM by ZEKyle |
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need help with recommendation
by laf77 - Apr 01, 2006 04:38 PM |
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Apr 02, 2006 12:24 PM by caietaro |
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Food Ideas for B&W Argentines?
by thesamuraigeisha - Apr 01, 2006 10:09 AM |
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Jun 08, 2006 02:02 PM by AdeliaGrey |
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Info on B&W Tegus
by KenMc - Mar 28, 2006 06:18 PM |
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Apr 01, 2006 02:08 PM by robthroat |
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Help Please?
by Tago - Mar 25, 2006 09:11 AM |
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Mar 27, 2006 06:01 PM by Bill S. |
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they change so fast!!!!!!!
by robthroat - Mar 24, 2006 11:06 AM |
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Does anyone use vision cages?
by drykilllogic83 - Mar 13, 2006 05:53 PM |
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Mar 24, 2006 01:38 AM by tristan |
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DWARF TEGU'S
by mtnsnakeman - Mar 13, 2006 02:20 AM |
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UMIKI=imeperfect
by robthroat - Mar 06, 2006 10:01 PM |
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New Argentine. Awesome!
by groundskeeper24 - Mar 04, 2006 06:25 PM |
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Help! Eye problem
by drykilllogic83 - Mar 01, 2006 04:45 PM |
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Mar 08, 2006 07:04 PM by CMcC |
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Life span??
by ripper - Mar 01, 2006 10:52 AM |
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Mar 01, 2006 11:02 AM by tegulevi |
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wierd???
by robthroat - Feb 27, 2006 10:29 PM |
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Feb 28, 2006 11:02 PM by robthroat |
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I want to get a tegu...
by beardiedude - Feb 26, 2006 05:20 PM |
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Feb 26, 2006 10:47 PM by waterdragon6 |
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GOLD TEGU
by idothatforme - Feb 26, 2006 04:52 PM |
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Apr 25, 2006 01:34 AM by neoclassic |
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New Tegu Help
by SnakesandScales - Feb 21, 2006 04:49 PM |
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Feb 22, 2006 12:42 PM by tegulevi |
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GBR Press: Fears grow for big lizard on the loose
by - Feb 16, 2006 07:28 PM |
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Feb 17, 2006 09:06 PM by |
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How to increase humidity?
by drykilllogic83 - Feb 10, 2006 01:49 AM |
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Feb 12, 2006 07:59 PM by matthew |
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Help Me Out Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by waterdragon6 - Feb 07, 2006 03:16 PM |
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Feb 07, 2006 10:22 PM by matthew |
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$600.00 later....what I learned. (long)
by LizardMom - Feb 05, 2006 09:52 PM |
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Mar 17, 2006 02:01 PM by robthroat |
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Caging specifics question.
by groundskeeper24 - Feb 05, 2006 12:16 AM |
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Feb 05, 2006 10:08 AM by ea7770 |
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need advice for gold tegu...plz
by toxicogenic - Feb 04, 2006 07:37 PM |
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OT- Rattlesnake roundup
by beardiedragon - Feb 04, 2006 03:27 PM |
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what do I feed my tegu
by michaelsreptiles - Feb 04, 2006 06:07 AM |
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Feb 10, 2006 02:02 PM by michaelsreptiles |
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tegu's
by lizliz710 - Feb 03, 2006 08:42 PM |
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Feb 06, 2006 01:11 PM by toxicogenic |
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difference between argintine and columbian
by lizliz710 - Feb 02, 2006 08:47 PM |
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Mar 21, 2006 10:07 PM by TheTegu |
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Everything i need to know....
by lizliz710 - Feb 02, 2006 07:23 PM |
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Feb 04, 2006 06:59 PM by TeguManiac |
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two problems
by tegulevi - Feb 02, 2006 02:57 PM |
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Feb 04, 2006 07:06 PM by TeguManiac |
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hey guys i need a few good sites....
by toxicogenic - Feb 01, 2006 11:27 PM |
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Feb 05, 2006 12:08 AM by groundskeeper24 |
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It's been a while since I was on!!
by asia2003 - Jan 31, 2006 10:57 AM |
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May 03, 2006 12:24 AM by rollin |
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Not very active
by xblackheart - Jan 29, 2006 01:12 AM |
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Jan 29, 2006 01:28 PM by matthew |
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Purchasing an Argentine Red Tegu
by beardedboy - Jan 21, 2006 01:31 AM |
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Feb 01, 2006 11:17 PM by LizardMom |
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Red Tegu care!!!!
by beardedboy - Jan 19, 2006 03:56 PM |
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Jan 20, 2006 08:30 AM by tegulevi |
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bad shed, injured toe
by cee4 - Jan 19, 2006 07:47 AM |
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Jan 29, 2006 01:33 PM by matthew |
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dwarf tegu
by Lizarddude720 - Jan 18, 2006 08:10 PM |
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Mar 04, 2006 12:45 AM by mtnsnakeman |
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breeding info?
by xruthlessx76 - Jan 18, 2006 02:34 PM |
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begginer tegu
by Lizarddude720 - Jan 13, 2006 09:27 PM |
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Feb 13, 2006 09:11 PM by CMcC |
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need advice!
by waterdragon6 - Jan 11, 2006 09:50 PM |
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Feb 13, 2006 10:03 PM by CMcC |
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New Tegu!!!
by nevermore - Jan 10, 2006 10:54 PM |
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Jan 12, 2006 08:51 PM by nevermore |
