Buyer question
How big does an Argentine black and white tegu get?
Our Animal Library lists the Argentine black and white tegu at males 4–4.5 ft, females 3–3.5 ft (adult size).
Source: the Argentine black and white tegu page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Argentine black and white tegu in the Animal Library
The detail
The Argentine black and white tegu is a large South American lizard known for becoming tame and dog-like with daily handling. It brumates through winter and grows to four feet or more, so it needs a big enclosure and a long commitment.
- Housing
- 8×4×4 ft with deep, damp substrate
What to weigh
A strong, long-lived lizard that needs an 8-foot enclosure and daily attention to stay tame. Legal limits are tightening in some states.