Diego
Argentine black and white tegu · Shared by FrostyOtter · 6 days ago
Diego walks the length of the stream every afternoon, entirely for the look of the thing.
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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