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Old 07-22-2011, 08:35 AM   #1
dragonhoit
Savannah Monitor vs. Argentine tegu

Hello All
So I am looking to start a reptile presentation business and one of the essentials is a large lizard, even if that business doesn't work i would love to have one just as a pet so I'm asking what you think of savs versus argentine tegus things like personalities, ease of care, enclosures, etc.
I would also love to see pictures of your animals and cages
Thanks so much
Jackson
 
Old 07-22-2011, 02:26 PM   #2
James.w
I would say tegus are easier to tame, almost guaranteed to be docile with proper handling. Savs can be hit or miss, some will tame down some never will. Both will need the same size enclosure with similar substrate. Savs need much higher basking spot temps though.

A tegu would be a better choice in my opinion.
 
Old 07-22-2011, 03:15 PM   #3
Wolfy-hound
Tegu... I own both tegu and blackthroat monitors which are similiar to Savs.

Tegus eat fruit and prey, not just prey. Tegus tend to be more laid back(argentine, not columbian). They are bright black and white colors, eye-catching. They tend to have smaller claws, and less of a nasty bite in comparison.

Tegus do hibernate for a large portion of the year. They love to dig, and do need good temps, basking spot and a large enclosure. They mature quickly and they don't have that classic "monitor" look.

That's my opinion. I love my blackthroats but they are a lot more work than the tegu(I only have one red tegu now). But I don't have to cut up fruit for them either.
 
Old 07-22-2011, 04:30 PM   #4
James.w
What make you think tegus bite is less nasty??
 

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