USACB Red Tegu
DESCRIPTION
Scientific Name: Salvator rufescens
Age: Few Months
Current Size: 1’
Max/Adult Size: 3–4.5 feet
Source: USACB
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Care: Red tegus need a large, secure enclosure with deep substrate for digging and burrowing. Provide a basking area around 110–120°F, with the cooler side around 75–85°F. UVB lighting is recommended. Humidity should generally stay around 60–80%. They are omnivores and should be fed a varied diet including insects, appropriate whole prey, eggs, lean meats, and fruits. Fresh water should always be available.
Facts: Red tegus are a large South American tegu species known for their reddish coloration, especially as they mature. They are intelligent, active lizards that can become very comfortable with regular handling. Young animals typically have less red coloration, which becomes stronger with age.