Should tegus eat everyday?

Should tegus eat everyday?

Tegus are fast growers with active metabolisms, so regular feeding is important. Juvenal tegus should be fed daily – typically the amount of food that they can eat in about an hour. As they reach adulthood, tegus should be fed small, adequate meals several times a week (every other day or every second day).

What does a Tegu lizard mainly eat?

Tegus are omnivores, which means that they will eat both plants and animals. They aren’t very picky, and will eat a large variety of foods. This is generalist feeding behavior. Younger animals eat mostly spiders, snails, insects, fruits, berries, and seeds

Do tegus like to be held?

Argentine tegu care Handle them often: Argentine tegus will get more docile as they get older, which means that they can get along really well with humans. However, you need to make sure your pet is accustomed to being handled; otherwise, they can become anxious and might lash out.

How long does it take for a TEGU to reach full size?

Argentine tegus grow fast and get pretty big. We recommend starting out a baby tegu in at least a 36 x 18 tank. Exo Terra’s Large or Zilla’s 40 breeder critter cage both work well. In just 3 years, they can reach an adult size of a hefty 4 feet for males and somewhat smaller for females.