Buyer question
How big does a Red tegu get?
Our Animal Library lists the Red tegu at males up to about 4.5 ft, females smaller (adult size).
Source: the Red tegu page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Red tegu in the Animal Library
The detail
The red tegu is a South American tegu species closely related to the Argentine black and white, with males turning deep red as they mature. It is kept much the same way, tends to eat more fruit, and grows into a large, strong adult.
- Housing
- 8×4×4 ft with deep, damp substrate
What to weigh
A large, long-lived lizard with the same space needs as an Argentine. Colour varies by animal and takes time to develop.