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The Argentine black and white tegu is highly intelligent and can be housebroken. They are considered to be good pets because they bond with their owners! Tegus can grow to be up to 4.5 feet long and weigh more than 10 pounds. They are one of the largest lizard species in the Western Hemisphere. Come meet our sweet Tony and all his friends daily from 10-7!! | Hochatown Rescue Center and Petting Zoo

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Argentine Black and White Tegu

Argentine black and white tegu (Salvator merianae), also called commonly the Argentine giant tegu, the black and white tegu, and the huge tegu, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae.