What is the Colombian teg?

Colombian teg or tupinambis teguixin is a type of reptile from the Amazon Basin, whose name comes from its distribution, which is primarily the northern half of South America. The Colombian teg body has black and white stripes, giving it an alternative name of Colombian black and white teg; Other common names for this particular lizard include Gold Teg and Common Teg. Due to black and white characters, the Colombian teg is often wrong with a larger Argentine black and white teg, or tupinambis meianae; The Colombian teg diameters a length of 3 feet (91 cm), while the Argentine species can reach above 4 feet (122 cm). The Colombian body of Teg and the tail is plump and has pointed snouts and strong limbs. Due to their size and conformation, Columbian Tegus resembles large monitors that are a kind of reptile other than Tegus.New on small invertebrates and mammals, insects, other reptiles and a small amount of fruit. It's primarily active during the day. When the sun is not throwing or looking for food, the Colombian teg can beStart find hidden in underground standards. It prevents human contact by quickly emerging into its hidden retreat underground.

There are many considerations that need to be taken into account when taking into account the Colombian Teg as a pet, such as housing, feeding and overall care. Like many other Tegus species, the Colombian Tegus was imported to many countries for exotic pet shops; However, due to their aggressiveness, this kind of teg is not a preferred pet like its similar relative of the Argentine teg. Housing for Domestic Colombian Teg will have to be greater than the average; Preferably 6 feet (183 cm) in length and 3 feet (91 cm) wide. Within the cage, the Tegu should be provided by the Swim area, the site for hiding, lighting source and heat. This tropical species requires a connecting space together with a suitable amount of moisture, while the lighting is generally provided from UVA or UVB and the heat offeredfrom thermal bulbs, ceramic emitters or thermal pads.

Food provided to captured Colombian Tegus comes from various sources, including small rodents and insects, dogs for dogs or cats and commercially prepared foods. A small amount of their diet can come from fruit; However, the primary source of their food should come from meat sources. In order to avoid diseases and common reptile disorders, calcium supplement should be sprinkled to Teg food and providing high-quality multi-litamine.