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Who are Argentine tegus and savannah monitors best suited for?

Experienced reptile keepers, not beginners.

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  1. Experienced reptile keepers ✔
  2. First-time reptile owners
  3. Families wanting a small, simple pet

Why: Tegus and savannah monitors grow to about two to three feet, eat meat, and need large enclosures, warm temperatures, and special lighting. A Texas A&M vet tech says they are not for beginners.

Huh, didn't know that: Water monitors can grow 7 to 9 feet long and weigh up to 30 pounds, according to the same Texas A&M article.

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Answer: Experienced reptile keepers. Tegus and savannah monitors grow to about two to three feet, eat meat, and need large enclosures, warm temperatures, and special lighting. A Texas A&M vet tech says they are not for beginners.

  1. Living with Lizards (Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, Pet Talk) vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/living-with-lizards
    Shisk-Saling states that these are not for beginners
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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