Other lizards
Other tegus
These are the currently covered tegus and related teiid lizards. An animal outside the stated scope needs its own identification and assessment.
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5 care guides in this collection
LizardsArgentine black-and-white tegu
Salvator merianae
Argentine black-and-white tegus are powerful, inquisitive omnivores, and housing an adult requires substantial building work.
Researched care guide · Experienced keeper
Plan for 15–20 years, with the possibility of longer.
LizardsCaiman lizard
Dracaena guianensis
A practical guide to housing a caiman lizard with a working pool, strong climbing routes, and a varied mollusk-rich diet.
Researched care guide · Experienced keeper
More than 10 years reported; this is not an upper limit
LizardsColombian tegu
Tupinambis teguixin
Plan secure, deep-soil housing, strong basking light and a measured feeding routine for a Colombian tegu.
Researched care guide · Experienced keeper
15 years or more in the breeder account
LizardsCrocodile tegu
Crocodilurus amazonicus
Plan swimming space, land margins and secure servicing for Crocodilurus amazonicus, with the remaining captive-care evidence gaps clearly identified.
Researched care guide · Experienced keeper
No supported captive lifespan range established from the reviewed sources
LizardsWestern whiptail
Aspidoscelis tigris
Provide a long, covered foraging area, deep digging substrate and measured daytime basking for the western whiptail.
Researched care guide · Experienced keeper
No supported captive lifespan range established from the reviewed sources
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