Buyer question
How long does a Red tegu live?
Our Animal Library gives the Red tegu a lifespan of 15–20+ years.
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.
- Origin
- Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia
- Best fit
- Experienced keepers with room and time
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.