Hawk Central

Tegu lizard found in Athens; new law forbids their sale beginning in December

In September a large lizard that can reach up to 4 feet in length and described as a voracious eater was found living under a home in Athens. The tegu, a lizard that is a native of Argentina that ...
Yahoo

Invasive Argentine tegu has established itself in a new Florida county. What to know

Argentine black and white tegus aren't the most recent invasive species in Florida, and they won't be the last, unfortunately. What they are doing are making themselves at home in Florida. And not ...
Detroit Free Press

Argentine tegu creeping further into north Georgia. Have you seen one of these giant lizards?

The tegu is a large, invasive, commonly black and white lizard from Argentina. They can grow up to 4 feet long and weighing 10 pounds or more, according to Georgia Wildlife. Unlike some other lizards, ...
WESH

Invasive tegu lizard spotted in Orlando man’s backyard, wildlife experts say

LIKE THIS IN HIS BACKYARD LAST WEEK. AN EXPERTS SAY THIS ISN’T JUST ANY LIZARD NOT THIS BIG, THOUGH. IT’S BELIEVED TO BE IN ARGENTINA. A BLACK AND WHITE TEGU LIZARD. AND THAT COULD BE A PROBLEM FOR ...
Hawk Central

Argentine tegu creeping further into north Georgia. Have you seen one of these giant lizards?

Georgia has more than alligators, turtles, and snakes. While they are the opposite of a welcome guest, multiple Argentine tegu have decided to call this home. What are they and what dangers (if any) ...