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Argentine black and white tegu
Natural variantCommon in the tradeIntermediate to keep

Normal (wild-type)

A variant of Argentine black and white tegu (Salvator merianae)

Normal (wild-type)

Representative Argentine black and white teguphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

The classic black-and-white speckled banding of Salvator merianae, a large, intelligent, semi-arboreal South American lizard. Known for becoming notably tame and dog-like with handling.

Keeper tips for this variant

These get 1.2m+ and need a custom-built enclosure (2.4m+) plus a deep substrate for burrowing and a proper winter brumation cycle — a 'starter' tank is never adequate.

This page covers the Normal (wild-type) variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Argentine black and white tegu

Other Tegus and large teiids variants

High-white / Chacoan-lineAlbinoBlue tegu