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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.
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Tegu Issues?
by 757MonitorMan - Mar 02, 2010 10:48 PM |
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Mar 10, 2010 08:01 PM by Reaperreptiles09 |
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Housing Tegus...
by atldragons - Feb 24, 2010 10:09 AM |
1 |
Mar 06, 2010 01:18 PM by laurarfl |
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How much are........
by Kerby... - Feb 18, 2010 11:50 PM |
6 |
Mar 03, 2010 05:50 PM by Crimsonwolf1313 |
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2 year old Argentina
by raptorick - Feb 09, 2010 12:10 PM |
4 |
Feb 16, 2010 06:56 AM by raptorick |
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Tame Columbian Tegus
by zeus1228 - Feb 03, 2010 11:30 PM |
3 |
Feb 04, 2010 02:29 PM by zeus1228 |
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TEGU HELP
by 757MonitorMan - Jan 30, 2010 03:03 PM |
9 |
Feb 10, 2010 08:34 AM by txrepgirl |
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argentine bllk & wht vs. red tegu
by weebeasties - Jan 26, 2010 05:18 PM |
3 |
Mar 10, 2010 08:17 PM by Reaperreptiles09 |
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USF&W to add "Big 9" to Lacey Act
by PHFaust - Jan 21, 2010 11:59 AM |
2 |
Feb 28, 2010 07:41 AM by JDhartzel |
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i dont understand
by ReaperReptiles09 - Jan 14, 2010 05:22 PM |
18 |
Mar 11, 2010 10:11 AM by Reaperreptiles09 |
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UV?
by StevenOrndorff - Jan 10, 2010 05:26 PM |
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Feb 10, 2010 09:00 AM by txrepgirl |
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steam cleaners
by groundskeeper24 - Jan 07, 2010 03:47 AM |
4 |
Jan 19, 2010 07:17 AM by laurarfl |
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Does Anyone Know How I Can Get Hold Of
by FGS - Jan 03, 2010 11:20 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Some updated pics of the blues
by WC3 - Jan 02, 2010 11:55 PM |
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Jan 03, 2010 01:08 PM by TimS |
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Bath time pics,
by TimS - Jan 01, 2010 07:51 PM |
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Jan 03, 2010 01:07 PM by TimS |
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Why I love my Tegu
by snakeeyes1618 - Dec 13, 2009 06:45 PM |
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Dec 14, 2009 07:05 PM by snakeeyes1618 |
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How big is too big?
by shottz - Dec 08, 2009 03:46 PM |
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Jan 07, 2010 08:17 PM by ReaperReptiles09 |
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Hot spot for BW Tegu
by shottz - Dec 01, 2009 07:06 PM |
5 |
Sep 01, 2010 05:03 PM by ludofrombelgium |
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more TEGU HELP PLEASE
by 757monitorman - Nov 07, 2009 10:02 PM |
2 |
Nov 08, 2009 09:17 PM by 757Monitorman |
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Tegu Cage HELP
by 757monitorman - Nov 03, 2009 08:43 PM |
2 |
Nov 16, 2009 08:22 AM by bast |
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Updated pics of baby blue tegus
by WC3 - Oct 31, 2009 10:37 PM |
5 |
Dec 22, 2009 04:29 PM by ReaperReptiles09 |
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meats
by NewGuy94 - Oct 27, 2009 02:22 PM |
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Oct 28, 2009 04:00 PM by TimS |
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Freeze Dried Insects
by NewGuy94 - Oct 25, 2009 04:56 PM |
2 |
Oct 26, 2009 03:06 PM by NewGuy94 |
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cage/heating opinions
by TimS - Oct 23, 2009 06:36 PM |
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Oct 29, 2009 10:39 AM by TimS |
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Feeding
by NewGuy94 - Oct 23, 2009 04:02 PM |
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Oct 28, 2009 07:18 AM by laurarfl |
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Tegu care questions?
by grooter2 - Oct 20, 2009 03:34 PM |
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Oct 22, 2009 07:17 AM by laurarfl |
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Pic of blue hatching
by WC3 - Oct 19, 2009 07:48 PM |
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Oct 22, 2009 06:49 AM by laurarfl |
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Problems Problems Problems.
by Shottz - Oct 18, 2009 10:25 PM |
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Oct 19, 2009 02:54 PM by laurarfl |
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Newbie with some questions!
by Vai - Oct 18, 2009 03:47 PM |
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Oct 20, 2009 06:21 PM by crimsonwolf1313 |
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Black and White Argentine Tegu Feeding?!
by grooter2 - Oct 14, 2009 04:39 PM |
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Oct 19, 2009 02:48 PM by laurarfl |
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somethings wrong with my tegu
by asholbro - Oct 10, 2009 04:42 PM |
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Dec 22, 2009 04:33 PM by ReaperReptiles09 |
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Do you keep your tegus as an indoor pet?
by Flavia Guimaraes - Sep 30, 2009 10:19 AM |
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Dec 22, 2009 04:37 PM by ReaperReptiles09 |
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Tegus and cat food. Good or bad.
by Flavia Guimaraes - Sep 24, 2009 01:40 PM |
6 |
Dec 22, 2009 04:55 PM by ReaperReptiles09 |
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Lizard Man from Living Art Publishing
by laurarfl - Sep 20, 2009 10:10 PM |
2 |
Sep 22, 2009 07:24 AM by laurarfl |
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Pics of some blues
by WC3 - Sep 12, 2009 05:40 PM |
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Sep 15, 2009 11:38 AM by TimS |
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Blues
by kaa - Sep 09, 2009 05:35 PM |
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Sep 10, 2009 09:05 AM by laurarfl |
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How to help impaction?
by thesamuraigeisha - Sep 07, 2009 01:28 AM |
4 |
Sep 16, 2009 02:22 PM by laurarfl |
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Pro exotics way
by kaa - Sep 02, 2009 04:48 PM |
4 |
Sep 03, 2009 07:18 AM by laurarfl |
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This male is HOT!!!
by wc3 - Aug 29, 2009 07:10 PM |
3 |
Aug 30, 2009 02:51 PM by TimS |
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Will I have any blues this year?
by WC3 - Aug 24, 2009 11:03 PM |
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Aug 26, 2009 03:47 PM by WC3 |
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Blue tegu
by capcaliber - Aug 17, 2009 08:26 PM |
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Aug 19, 2009 09:40 AM by TheSerpentsCoil |
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a few albino blue pics
by TimS - Aug 10, 2009 04:03 AM |
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Sep 09, 2009 01:51 PM by ageber |
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Head Color Question
by BRONXBOY - Jul 30, 2009 10:51 AM |
0 | No replies |
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My NEW TEGUS
by redlizard5 - Jul 20, 2009 10:20 PM |
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Jul 23, 2009 07:54 AM by laurarfl |
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Together?
by jeffk - Jul 15, 2009 07:59 AM |
1 |
Jul 16, 2009 08:59 AM by laurarfl |
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calcium, calcium, calcium
by timmah - Jul 02, 2009 03:58 PM |
16 |
Jul 08, 2009 06:06 PM by laurarfl |
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Choosing Tegu
by timmah - Jun 13, 2009 11:00 PM |
6 |
Dec 22, 2009 05:03 PM by ReaperReptiles09 |
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Male Or Female Tegu
by timmah - Jun 12, 2009 11:03 PM |
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Jun 13, 2009 01:06 AM by kwe |
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B&W Tegu Taming
by explo - Jun 12, 2009 07:29 PM |
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Jun 16, 2009 09:38 AM by laurarfl |
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Black and White Tegu Q's
by kwe - Jun 11, 2009 11:36 PM |
1 |
Jun 16, 2009 09:38 AM by laurarfl |
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Tegu Question.......
by roadspawn - May 22, 2009 09:33 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Outdoor Tegu in Arizona?
by natesummaz - May 18, 2009 09:28 PM |
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May 26, 2009 06:56 PM by laurarfl |
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My tegu is losing his nails
by dadasgirl - May 18, 2009 03:08 PM |
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May 26, 2009 07:02 PM by laurarfl |
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Some pics
by BSM - May 17, 2009 02:58 PM |
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May 26, 2009 06:55 PM by laurarfl |
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General Question for a Breeder.
by BRONXBOY - Mar 30, 2009 06:31 PM |
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Apr 09, 2009 12:32 PM by pokeystotle |
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Big head, jowls, no spurs...female ?
by ravenspirit - Mar 27, 2009 02:24 PM |
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Apr 06, 2009 07:35 AM by minicopilot |
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not using legs
by tbone21 - Mar 12, 2009 12:12 PM |
3 |
Mar 10, 2010 03:37 PM by Reaperreptiles09 |
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Questions before i buy...BW TEGU
by blazin89 - Feb 28, 2009 04:49 PM |
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Mar 01, 2009 05:19 AM by gisherps |
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Guest Chat - Bobby Hill 2/22 10 pm ET
by PHFaust - Feb 19, 2009 09:57 AM |
0 | No replies |
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New Tegu Diet - Tax and Audit
by condor118 - Feb 03, 2009 03:34 PM |
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May 18, 2009 03:13 PM by dadasgirl |
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new teguu
by queensny - Jan 26, 2009 04:55 PM |
5 |
Feb 23, 2009 07:50 AM by minicopilot |
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arrived mid hibernation, questions
by keelsey - Jan 25, 2009 01:18 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Ameiva Breeding?
by geckotribe - Jan 22, 2009 07:02 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Sex? (made you look)
by snakeeyes1618 - Jan 07, 2009 09:02 AM |
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Jul 05, 2009 01:03 PM by bigwizzkid |
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new to tegus
by queensny - Jan 02, 2009 12:03 AM |
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Jan 02, 2009 08:03 AM by laurarfl |
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Temps/humidity/cage size
by imthememaw - Dec 27, 2008 06:04 PM |
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Dec 31, 2008 08:25 AM by laurarfl |
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hibernation vs brumation
by laurarfl - Dec 23, 2008 02:26 PM |
0 | No replies |
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blue tegu's locality, or ??
by playerg69 - Dec 16, 2008 10:51 PM |
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Dec 23, 2008 02:29 PM by laurarfl |
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Chilean Dwarf Tegus
by matthewkot - Dec 06, 2008 09:47 PM |
4 |
Jan 13, 2009 10:57 AM by opus1 |
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new to tegus...
by playerg69 - Nov 30, 2008 10:09 PM |
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Dec 01, 2008 07:05 AM by laurarfl |
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Diet ?
by snakeeyes1618 - Nov 30, 2008 10:37 AM |
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Dec 01, 2008 07:06 AM by snakeeyes1618 |
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Maynard my red tegu
by WhiskeyTango - Nov 27, 2008 02:33 PM |
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Jul 24, 2009 04:10 PM by WhiskeyTango |
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New to Tegu's - HELP!
by herb s - Nov 15, 2008 09:51 AM |
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Nov 17, 2008 08:04 PM by herb s |
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BLACK &WHITE LAYED TONITE
by kushfeind - Nov 10, 2008 01:12 AM |
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Nov 10, 2008 04:01 PM by wine2 |
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WEIRD SPOTS ON RED TEGU (PICS)
by carl3 - Nov 06, 2008 08:52 PM |
2 |
Nov 10, 2008 10:27 AM by laurarfl |
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Happy Halloween All.
by kushfeind - Oct 30, 2008 09:29 PM |
0 | No replies |
