Buyer question
How long does an Albino tegu live?
Our Animal Library gives the Albino tegu a lifespan of 15–20+ years.
Source: the Albino tegu page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Albino tegu in the Animal Library
The detail
The albino tegu is an Argentine black and white tegu with a recessive gene that removes black pigment, leaving a pale animal with light eyes. It needs two copies to show, so a het carries the gene but looks normal.
- Origin
- Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and southern Brazil
- Best fit
- Experienced keepers with room and time
What to weigh
Recessive genetics mean het claims cannot be seen and need proof. Care and adult size are the same as any Argentine tegu.