Native to: The Argentine Tegu is native to Southern South America.

Adult Size: The adult Argentine Tegu is typically about 2 to 4 feet in length.

Argentine Tegu Appearance: The Argentine Tegu has a green coloration which fades to black and white as it matures.

Argentine Tegu Diet: The Argentine Tegu tends to eat raw eggs, chicks, and small animals.

Ease of care: The Argentine Tegu is usually easy to tame and often makes a great pet. A spacious cage or outdoor pen will allow for the tegus to dig with their strong claws.

Habitat: They do not like the temperature below 70 degrees fahrenheit and they need some kind of soil in order to burrow into the ground.

Drink: The Argentine Tegu drinks water from a shallow bowl that can not tip.

Sleeping habits: The Argentine Tegu is awake during the day.

Temperament: The Argentine Tegu is defensive at feeding time but if it is handeled right, can become a docile pet. Be careful, the Argentine Tegu has a extremely powerful jaw.

Argentine Tegu Breeding: Females lay 12-30 eggs, which they guard jealously. The Hatching range in size from 7 to 10 inches in length.