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About the Argentine black and white tegu

Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay
Adult size
1.2–1.4 m; up to 4–7 kg
Lifespan
15–20 years
Basking temperature
43–49°C surface, ambient 27–30°C
Brumation
Several months of dormancy each year — normal
Diet
Omnivore — insects, whole prey, eggs, fruit and vegetables

Read more about the argentine black and white tegu — what they are like to live with, grooming, and the health worth knowing about.

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