Buyer question
Is an Extreme giant tegu good for beginners?
Usually not: our Animal Library rates the Extreme giant tegu 2 out of 5 for beginners (big, strong, long-lived).
Source: the Extreme giant tegu page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Extreme giant tegu in the Animal Library
The detail
The extreme giant is a selectively bred line of Argentine black and white tegu, sold for large size and a calm temperament. It is not a separate species, and adult size depends on the individual, diet and care rather than the name.
- Best fit
- Experienced keepers with room and time
- Handling
- 4 out of 5 (Tames with daily work)
- Setup complexity
- 4 out of 5 (Big enclosure, brumation)
- Feeding ease
- 4 out of 5 (Eager omnivore)
What to weigh
Bred for size, so plan for the largest Argentine tegu you can house. Size is never guaranteed by the line name.