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Small tegu-like lizards?

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Hello. I was wondering if there are any species of lizards that have the intelligence of tegus, that you could build a real bond with, that are about 1 to 2 feet in length. It would be nice if they had a similar diet, but it's not a huge deal.
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Teddy K.
 
I am very fond of yellow-throated plated lizards. All the individuals I've worked with have been wild-caught, but they were very personable. I also consider them intelligent, and they definitely have the capacity to recognize their owner and become used to handling and hand-feeding. They are usually 2-2.5 ft. Like tegus, they are omnivores, accepting soft fruits and veggies, various insects, and the occasional pink.
 
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