How to Identify and Classify Tegu Lizards - Test
  • 1. What is the most common species of tegu kept as a pet?
A) Blue Tegu
B) Red Tegu
C) Argentine Black and White Tegu
D) Gold Tegu
  • 2. What primary characteristic distinguishes Argentine Black and White Tegus?
A) Blue tongue
B) Completely red coloration
C) Black and white patterned scales
D) Small size and green scales
  • 3. How can you identify a male tegu from a female?
A) Only females have dewlaps
B) Males have brighter colors
C) Females are generally larger
D) Larger jowls and femoral pores in males
  • 4. Red Tegus are predominantly found in what region?
A) Australia
B) North America
C) South America
D) Africa
  • 5. What is the dominant color of a Red Tegu?
A) Black and white
B) Green
C) Reddish-orange
D) Blue
  • 6. Compared to Argentine Black and White Tegus, Red Tegus tend to be:
A) Less intelligent
B) More aggressive
C) More docile
D) Smaller
  • 7. What is the defining color pattern of a Gold Tegu?
A) Solid green
B) Black and white stripes
C) Predominantly gold or yellow
D) Red and brown spots
  • 8. Where are Gold Tegus most commonly found?
A) Wild Argentina
B) Captivity (bred for color)
C) Wild Brazil
D) Wild Mexico
  • 9. Which of these tegu species is the smallest?
A) Red Tegu
B) Argentine Black and White Tegu
C) Giant Tegu
D) Colombian Tegu
  • 10. What is a defining characteristic of the Colombian Tegu?
A) Bright red coloration
B) Distinct black and white bands
C) Blue scales
D) Brownish or olive coloration
  • 11. Compared to other tegus, Colombian Tegus are often considered:
A) More docile
B) Larger
C) Brighter in color
D) More skittish
  • 12. What does 'diurnal' mean in relation to tegus?
A) Active at night
B) Active during twilight
C) Hibernating
D) Active during the day
  • 13. What is a tegu's typical diet in the wild?
A) Only insects
B) Strictly carnivorous (only meat)
C) Omnivorous (insects, fruits, small animals)
D) Strictly herbivorous (only plants)
  • 14. What behavior do tegus exhibit during cooler months?
A) Mating season
B) Burmation (dormancy)
C) Increased activity
D) Migration
  • 15. The Argentine Black and White Tegu is scientifically known as:
A) Salvator rufescens
B) Tupinambis teguixin
C) Tupinambis rufescens
D) Salvator merianae
  • 16. The Red Tegu is scientifically known as:
A) Tupinambis teguixin
B) Salvator rufescens
C) Tupinambis quadrilineatus
D) Salvator merianae
  • 17. What are 'femoral pores' used for?
A) Defense
B) Breathing
C) Hearing
D) Scent marking
  • 18. What is the typical lifespan of a tegu in captivity?
A) 25-30 years
B) 2-5 years
C) 15-20 years
D) 5-10 years
  • 19. What type of enclosure is best suited for adult tegus?
A) Small glass tank
B) Wire mesh cage
C) Open-top container
D) Large, secure enclosure
  • 20. What is the ideal humidity level for tegus?
A) 40-50%
B) 60-80%
C) 90-100%
D) 20-30%
  • 21. Why is UVB lighting essential for tegus in captivity?
A) Temperature regulation
B) Color enhancement
C) Vitamin D3 synthesis
D) Humidity control
  • 22. What substrate is NOT recommended for tegus?
A) Reptile carpet
B) Coco coir
C) Topsoil
D) Cypress mulch
  • 23. What potential danger is associated with handling a tegu?
A) Strong bite
B) Poisonous skin
C) Venomous bite
D) Electric shock
  • 24. Which tegu is often considered the best pet for beginners?
A) Red Tegu
B) Colombian Tegu
C) Gold Tegu
D) Argentine Black and White Tegu (with proper research)
  • 25. How frequently should a juvenile tegu be fed?
A) Daily
B) Every other day
C) Weekly
D) Monthly
  • 26. What is a common health problem in captive tegus?
A) Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD)
B) Fin rot
C) Feather plucking
D) Scale shedding
  • 27. What is the typical adult size of an Argentine Black and White Tegu?
A) 6 inches
B) 5-6 feet
C) 1-2 feet
D) 3-4.5 feet
  • 28. What should you do if your tegu stops eating?
A) Lower the enclosure temperature
B) Ignore it and hope it starts eating again
C) Consult a veterinarian
D) Force-feed the tegu
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