Baby Tegu Lizard Care: Info, Tips, Enclosure & Diet Requirements

Argentine Tegu (Black and White Tegu) Care Sheet | Reptiles' Cove

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Update on Frankie, the miracle lizard! Frankie, the tegu who was found in the snow in Providence, came back to the Odd Pet Vet for surgery to remove damaged tissue from her tongue. Dr. Tess Gannaway shares her story - and why this case is so unique. Frostbite cases like this are rare in reptile medicine. So rare, in fact, that our team, using a One Health approach (which recognizes that humans, animals, and our shared environment are deeply connected), referenced a human medical case to help gui

An Argentinian tegu is a large lizard native to South America. Sadly, tegus are very popular in the extremely cruel wild animal “pet” trade. The tegu in this video was an “ex-pet”. The people who had him clearly cared nothing about him as they tossed him into a recycling bin and walked away. It was there he was found before being brought to WRR. Because so many non-native reptiles and amphibians are commonly seen in “pet” stores it is important to be aware of the barbaric trade that puts them th

Argentine Black and White Tegu

Invasive Argentine tegu has established itself in a new Florida county. What to know