Tegus

[Nafun]

When the wife and I get our reptile room set up, we were thinking about getting an argentine black and white tegu to act as a garbage disposal for refused rodents. Does anyone have any experience with them? Specifically their eating habits? I know they eat a lot, and grow fast. I know they eat fruit and meat. I'm curious about the do's and don'ts of feeding them. What they can't have, and how much they eat.

[Hillsberry]

I dont have one myself. But I know you can give them any kinda rodents. I am seen people give them chicks. Ummm......Trucky hearts.....pretty much any kinda meat. Give them Greens also carrots. That about all I know. Hope this helps alittle

[shaunyboy]

a friend of mine has one.they are pretty amazing looking lizards.his can be a bit defensive when in its tank.but its not too bad once its out.imo they look like baby dinasours.
cheers shaun

[BlindOne]

Originally Posted by Nafun

When the wife and I get our reptile room set up, we were thinking about getting an argentine black and white tegu to act as a garbage disposal for refused rodents. Does anyone have any experience with them? Specifically their eating habits? I know they eat a lot, and grow fast. I know they eat fruit and meat. I'm curious about the do's and don'ts of feeding them. What they can't have, and how much they eat.

Mine loved cantaloupe and strawberries in addition to 2 rats a week. I will advise you that these guys are almost like having a dog. Very active animals that need lots of exercise and a big cage