What Is a Taegu Lizard?

Tupinambis is a lizard genus which belongs to the family Teiidae and contains eight described species. These large lizards are commonly referred to as tegus. T. merianae, T. rufescens, and T. teguixin are popular in the pet trade. They are primarily found in South America, although T. teguixin also occurs in Panama.

Do Tegu lizards bite?

Lizards of the Teiidae family are large reptiles measuring up to 2 meters long. If threatened, they can demonstrate aggressive behavior by whipping their tail and occasionally biting.

Is the Tegu lizard poisonous?

Tegus do not produce venom. Tegus will perform a threat display if they are upset or stressed.