Tegus will also eat fruit, vegetables, plants, pet food and small, live animals, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Can you kill an Argentine tegu in Louisiana?

Georgia and Florida have their share of gators, turtles, snakes and iguanas. Now add Argentine tegus to the mix. Here's where ...

The tegu is native to South America and is known to eat the eggs of several species including turkeys and alligators. These terrestrial lizards are usually found close to the ground. They are strong ...

Both are protected species. Tegus will also eat chicken eggs, fruits, vegetables, plants, pet food, carrion and small live animals. Bites can cause serious injuries if you don’t take proper ...