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Argentine Tegu
AdvancedLarge lizard from South America. Highly intelligent and can bond like dogs. Omnivorous and adaptable but grows large.
Schwierigkeit
Advanced
Temperatur
25〜32℃
Lebensdauer
15-20 years
Größe
90-140cm
Luftfeuchtigkeit
40〜70%
Ernährung
Omnivore (fruits, insects, meat, eggs)
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The Argentine black and white tegu (Salvator merianae) is a large lizard native to central and eastern South America, including Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Adults typically reach 100–150 cm in total length and are covered in black-and-white bead-like scales. Tegus are noted for their high intelligence among lizards and can form strong bonds with their keepers, often compared to dogs in terms of trainability. They are omnivorous, consuming insects, small mammals, birds, eggs, fruits, and vegetables. Tegus undergo a period of winter dormancy even in captivity. Adult tegus require very large enclosures or room-sized spaces. They are increasingly popular as pets due to their tractable temperament and cognitive abilities, though their large size demands serious commitment from keepers.
Grundinformationen
Herkunft
Central and South America
Lebensdauer
15-20 years
Größe
90-140cm
Temperatur
25〜32℃
Luftfeuchtigkeit
40〜70%
Ernährung
Omnivore (fruits, insects, meat, eggs)
Pflegeanleitung
Space
Adults need 180cm+ cage or room-free
Temperature
26-35°C (basking 40°C)
Lighting
UVB light essential
Diet
Balanced omnivorous diet
Notes
Brumation in winter. Intelligent escape artists
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Argentine Tegu-FAQ
QWie schwierig ist es, Argentine Tegu zu halten?
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Advanced. Dies ist eine Art für Fortgeschrittene. Sie erfordert spezialisierte Ausrüstung und fortgeschrittene Haltungskenntnisse mit präziser Umgebungskontrolle.
QWas ist die ideale Temperatur für Argentine Tegu?
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Die ideale Temperatur für Argentine Tegu ist 25〜32℃. Die empfohlene Luftfeuchtigkeit beträgt 40〜70%. Vermeiden Sie plötzliche Temperaturänderungen und halten Sie eine stabile Umgebung aufrecht.
QWie ist die Lebenserwartung von Argentine Tegu?
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