Reproduction
How does the Tegu reproduce?
As it is typical with most lizards, mating is a rather rough affair, with the male grasping the back of the female's neck in his jaws before twining his tail with hers. Gravid Tegu females use their powerful claws to dig a shelter (sometimes they rip open insect nests) and lay 4-6 eggs there. The newly emerged hatchlings are about five inches long, and have a protective coloring pattern of greenish gray with darker spots. They assume their adult colors after about four weeks.
How does the Tegu reproduce?
As it is typical with most lizards, mating is a rather rough affair, with the male grasping the back of the female's neck in his jaws before twining his tail with hers. Gravid Tegu females use their powerful claws to dig a shelter (sometimes they rip open insect nests) and lay 4-6 eggs there. The newly emerged hatchlings are about five inches long, and have a protective coloring pattern of greenish gray with darker spots. They assume their adult colors after about four weeks.