2024 Baby High White Red Tegu — the Argentine tegu is the closest thing reptile keeping has to a dog: a large, intensely intelligent lizard that learns its name, seeks out its keeper, and can be genuinely house-tamed. High white lines are prized for the clean contrast between chalk-white ground and deep black banding. Captive-bred and started on a varied whole-food diet.
At a Glance
| Species | Salvator merianae (Argentine black & white tegu) |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 100–140 cm, 4–7 kg |
| Lifespan | 15–20 years |
| Enclosure | 240×120×90 cm adult minimum — room-scale commitment |
| Temps | Basking surface 45–50 °C; cool end 24 °C; brumates in winter |
| Experience level | Intermediate-advanced (size and space) |
Care Basics
Raise a baby tegu with daily gentle contact and food-based trust and you get the famous puppy-dog adult; skip the socialisation and you get a strong wild animal, so commit to the handling routine. Deep diggable substrate, intense basking heat, strong UVB, and a whole-prey/egg/produce diet dusted with calcium. Expect winter brumation — it’s normal and healthy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are tegus really dog-tame?
Well-socialised captive-bred animals genuinely are — they recognise keepers and relax completely with routine. It’s earned, not automatic.
How much space will I need?
A wardrobe-sized enclosure or a dedicated reptile room corner for the adult. Plan before buying; growth is fast.
Why Buy From EU Exotic Reptile Hub
- Captive-bred in Europe — no wild-caught animals, ever
- Live-arrival guarantee and health guarantee on every animal
- Verified feeding — we ship only established feeders, with a feeding record
- Lifetime care support from our keepers, one message away
Shipping Across the EU
We ship EU-wide with specialist live-animal couriers in insulated, heat- or cool-packed boxes, dispatched only when the weather forecast along the whole route is safe. You receive tracking on dispatch day and your animal typically arrives within 24 hours. See our shipping policy and FAQ for full details.
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