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 !
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.
tegu lizards eat a variety of different lizards
Martinique Spectacled Tegu was created in 1881.
Underwood's Spectacled Tegu was created in 1958.
Tegu is a large lizard native to South America.
To the best of my knowledge tegu are not illegal in ma. I personaly own a 4 ft. blue tegu and have researched it extensively. I haven't found anything outlawing them. You do however need a class 4 propagators permit for several other reptiles such as: all monitors, retics, anaconda, and a few other snakes. If approved for a permit by Masswildlife, its a 25 dollar fee per year. I suggest you go to MassWildlife web site and search for: 321 CMR 9:00 Exemption List. Tegu make great "pets", but as with any big reptile you better know what you're doing.
no they shouldnt
Swamp Wars - 2011 Tegu Bites Off Finger was released on: USA: June 2011
Yes, tegus are illegal to own as pets in New York State. They are considered an invasive species and their possession is prohibited by state law. It is important to check local regulations before acquiring any exotic animal as a pet.
Yes, lizards eat butterflys
A black and white tegu with mouth sores may need to have medication applied until the sores leave. It should be seen by a veterinarian, as it may need antibiotics.
Tegucigalpa (TE-GOO-SEE-GAL-PA)or tegu
Tegu's grow to around 4 feet - so a vivarium that size will not last it very long (maybe a year or two) ! As an adult - it would need a vivarium of at least 12 x 4 x 6 !