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Tegu Care Sheet |
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| Description: |
The Tegu lizard makes it home in mountanous
and forested areas within South America. |
| Scientific
Name: |
Tupinambis spp |
| Lifespan: |
10 years at most |
| Average Size: |
3 to 4 feet |
| Origin: |
South America |
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Feeding |
Butterworms, crickets, grasshoppers, mealworms and
waxworms should make up the majority of a Tegu's diet.
Providing a variety of the aformentioned insects is
vital to the overall health of a Tegu. As a Tegu gets
older it is also possible to feed it small rodents.
Not only will Tegus drink water from a dish but they
will also bathe in it. For this reason the water dish
must be relatively large and cleaned daily. |
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Habitat |
| Lighting: |
Full-spectrum flouroscent lightin is required
for all Tegus. Without the full-spectrum light rays
your Tegu will not develop properly. |
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| Size: |
Since Tegus can grow to be up to 4 feet in length
they will need a large enclosure in comparison to
other lizards. |
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| Substrate: |
A combination of peat moss and bark generally
makes for the best substrate when it comes to Tegus. |
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| Temperature: |
A relatively large temperature gradient of 75
degrees F on the cool end up to 100 degrees F on
the warm end is needed. |
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