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Black and Gold Tegu
Place of Origin and Range | Found only in Southern South America. |
Description | The most common and largest of the Tegu species. Large headed, shiny-scaled, and huge, this Tegu is clad in black scales with gold cross bands. |
Morph Patterns Available | Yes |
Adult Size | Can grow up to 2.5 - 3 feet (76 to 91 cm) |
Accommodation | Its native habitat is rainforest trees and cliffs, and it also frequently adapts to rural human habitations, roaming walls and ceilings at night in search of insect prey. Most prefer warm habitat with lots of shade and hides. A large enclosure for an active lizard such as this. Low humidity and lots of branches/rocks for climbing. Provide a small water dish and mist twice daily. Cover the sides of the cage when possible to prevent injury to tegu when running into glass. |
Lifespan | Can live 20+ years |
Feeding / Diet | Insects, some mice, some baby chicks, canned dog food, and a variety of fruit should be offered to these lizards. |
Other Considerations | Tegu's are solitary animals. They typically do not make as good a pet as its larger southern cousins; Argentine Black and White Tegu or the Red Tegu but if handled frequently, can make a good pet. |