Blue tegu

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The blue tegu is a colour line of the Argentine black and white tegu in which males develop a blue sheen. It is not a separate species; care, size and temperament are those of the Argentine, and colour depends on the line.

At a glance

Origin
Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and southern Brazil
Adult size
Males 4–4.5 ft, females 3–3.5 ft
Lifespan
15–20+ years
Housing
8×4×4 ft with deep, damp substrate
Diet
Whole prey, eggs, lean meat, fruit and some greens
Best fit
Experienced keepers with room and time
Species
Tegu
Category
Reptiles & exotics
Registries
Clutch identifier
Papers
5 categories
HandlingTames with daily work
Setup complexityBig enclosure, brumation
Feeding easeEager omnivore
Beginner fitBig, strong, long-lived

Scales follow breed-club and veterinary consensus; individual animals vary. Listings show what each seller has on file.

The tradeoffs, honestly

Blue colour shows most in adult males and varies by animal, so a hatchling is a bet on the line. Care and space needs match any Argentine tegu.

Common questions

Is it legal where I live?

Florida added tegus to its prohibited list in 2021, Georgia bars new pet Argentine tegus (licences only for science, education or exhibition, from December 2022), and Hawaii bars most non-native reptiles. Check your state and city rules first.

Is a blue tegu a separate species?

No. It is a colour line of the Argentine black and white tegu. Ask for photos of the parents to see how the line colours.

What health records should I ask for?

A hatch record, a weight log and a PIT tag number for an older animal. A vet exam and clear fecal are a good sign.

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Health tests to ask for
Fecal exam clearCryptosporidium PCR negativeExotics vet exam on fileGenetics report for het claimsHatch or birth record on filePIT tag on file

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