How difficult is it to keep Gold Tegu?

Advanced. This is an advanced-level species. It requires specialized equipment and advanced husbandry skills with precise environmental control.

What is the lifespan of Gold Tegu?

The average lifespan of Gold Tegu is 15-20 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Gold Tegu get?

Gold Tegu typically reaches 60-100cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Gold Tegu?

Gold Tegu feeds on: Insects, snails, small mammals, small reptiles, birds, fish and eggs. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Gold Tegu?

The price of Gold Tegu varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Gold Tegu

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Tupinambis teguixin

A large teiid lizard of the tropical forests from Panama through northern South America. Gold bands cross a glossy black body, the limbs are powerful and the tail long. Adults are 60-100 cm and can weigh 3.5-4 kg.

Difficulty

Advanced

Lifespan

15-20 years

Size

60-100cm

Humidity

40〜70%

Diet

Insects, snails, small mammals, small reptiles, birds, fish and eggs

About

Tupinambis teguixin is a large teiid lizard of the tropical forests from Panama through northern and central South America. Gold and black bands alternate along a glossy body, the limbs are thick and the tail long. Adults average 60-100 cm and reach 3.5-4 kg. It eats insects and other invertebrates such as snails, together with small mammals, lizards and snakes, birds and fish, and raids the nests of birds, turtles and caimans for eggs. Fruit and honey are taken occasionally, but while Argentine tegus (genus Salvator) are omnivorous, the Colombian tegus of the genus Tupinambis are strongly carnivorous. It does not tame as readily as the Argentine tegu, but with frequent handling it can become a settled animal.

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Lifespan of the Gold Tegu

The Gold Tegu lives 15-20 years.

Sexual maturity comes at about three years and the lifespan is 15-20 years.

Size of the Gold Tegu

The Gold Tegu grows to 60-100cm.

Basic Info

Origin

Panama and northern and central South America (Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana and Trinidad), in tropical forest

Lifespan

15-20 years

Size

60-100cm

Humidity

Care Specifications

Semi-aggressiveSolitaryBreeding: Hard

Sources: ReptiFiles: Colombian & Argentine Tegu Care Guide / Reptile Database / Wikipedia (English)

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Tupinambis teguixin (Linnaeus, 1758)

Synonyms: Lacerta teguixin Linnaeus, 1758, Tupinambis nigropunctatus Spix, 1825

Authority databases: Reptile Database

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

CITES Appendix II

Tegu genus Tupinambis spp. is listed in CITES Appendix II. Because it is Appendix II, no certificate of international endangered species registration is required. It is not included in the list of specified animals under the Order for Enforcement of the Law Concerning Protection and Management of Animals.

Sources: CITES Appendices (Tupinambis spp., Appendix II) / Order for Enforcement of the Act on Welfare and Management of Animals (list of designated animals)

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.