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How big does a tegu get?

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It depends on the species - BUT - the commonest one found in petstores - the Argentine black and white tegu, (Tupinambis merianae) CAN grow as large as 54 inches ! Therefore you'd need a vivarium at LEAST 84 long by 48 deep and 72 inches high !

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It depends on what species, but all get to be over three feet so I would not suggest getting one unless you are very experienced with reptiles.

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