The University of Georgia runs an interactive map to track how far into Georgia these monstrous tegu lizards are spreading.
The newest established Florida population of the invasive Argentine tegu was recently discovered in St. Lucie County. What to ...
A staggering 1,533 Argentine black and white tegus have been captured or observed in St. Lucie County, making it a state ...
How to handle the growing problem of the invasive Argentine black and white tegu, as they emerge for breeding season in Central Florida.
Those big jowls not only cover strong jaw muscles, but they also help male tegus attract females. Tegus have sharp teeth and claws for tearing prey and digging burrows. The Argentine black and ...
These lizards — black and white Argentine tegus — are native to many parts of South America, though thanks to the pet trade, they were eventually released into the Sunshine State’s wilderness.
The Argentine black and white tegu, a large invasive lizard, appears to be making quite a home for itself in St. Lucie County ...
Argentine black and white tegus aren't the most recent invasive species in Florida, and they won't be the last, unfortunately. What they are doing are making themselves at home in Florida.
St. Lucie County is home to an emerging and breeding population of invasive tegu lizards, but also home to one of the state's most skilled trappers. A staggering 1,533 Argentine black and white ...