Species Detail
Red Tegu
Whiptails & Tegus

Red Tegu

Salvator rufescens

Habitat

Dry savannas and grasslands

Range

Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia

Adult Size

3-4.5 ft (0.9-1.4 m)

Diet

Omnivorous: fruits, insects, small vertebrates

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Conservation status:Least Concern

Seasonal Feeding Schedule

Feeding guidance aligned to the species' native seasons โ€” origin: Southern Hemisphere.

Months shown for the Southern Hemisphere โ€” matches native range.

Spring
Sep โ€“ Nov

Reduce insect feeding to 2-3 times per week. Continue offering greens and supplements.

Summer
Dec โ€“ Feb

Minimal feeding, 1-2 times per week. Some species may enter brumation.

Autumn
Mar โ€“ May

Feed insects daily or every other day. Supplement with calcium and vitamin D3. Offer greens for omnivores.

Winter
Jun โ€“ Aug

Feed insects daily or every other day. Supplement with calcium and vitamin D3. Offer greens for omnivores.