FAQ | What Is The Difference Between Monitor Lizards and Tegus?

Tegus and monitor lizards are very similar lizards! They both get pretty big, come with a variety of weapons to defend themselves with, and are very popular pets! But what makes a tegu a tegu and not a monitor lizard? Today I go over the similarities and differences between these two top predator lizards!
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[@k.l.manring2083]

Wow thank you so much for the informative clear concise and entertaining video. I enjoyed it immensely. Just to let you know, I have severe ADHD but I was able to follow along understand the information presented and actually absorb and retain it I definitely think I would have done better in school had you been one of my teachers. Thank you so very much I look forward to watching more more of your videos

[@user-mv2ev8po9n]

Great video and useful information explained well!

[@evann1136]

Great video, just subbed. What editing software do you use

[@fingerguns6876]

You know I’m getting really into reptiles and I love this channel! I’ll probably watch all of your videos twice

[@LonghornInOmaha]

Great video. Really enjoyed how you included the caiman lizard with the tegus.

[@unchartedwild2166]

Of course! Gotta include the water tegus

[@k.l.manring2083]

Preacher crock monitor is going to have a pretty forceful bite. Oh and by the way I wanted to let you know I am upset and madly in love with Norman!!!! For many many many years decades even I have had the pleasure of knowing and caring for 3 Savannah monitors. That I couldn't get any of them to live past 12 years. Not sure what life expectancy for the tegu is. But I have wanted one for many many many years. Maybe one day I hope

[@hckhoo2037]

the one which have croc one is momitor the strait one is the komodo

[@adhamelmaghalawi_7320]

It’s unfortunate so many people get nile and savanna monitors and add to the reputation of monitors being impossible to work with. It’s part of why i plan to use a lace monitor in programs, to show that big monitors can be very friendly if worked with

[@unchartedwild2166]

Good choice!

[@yzettasmith4194]

Norman is adorable.

[@unchartedwild2166]

Yes he is!

[@hckhoo2037]

wow

[@qubane]

nice

[@stupidquestionsonly1030]

Norman is such a great co-star!

[@unchartedwild2166]

When he wants to be 😂

[@jessysmith8708]

I'm having a hard time finding the proper care of my legless lizard (Tazzy) I got this year at repticon could you please do a video to help me out... Thank you :)

[@unchartedwild2166]

I already have a careguide for legless lizards on the channel! Just check the care guide playlist

[@jessysmith8708]

I did watch that video, but why don't I tell you what I'm debating with. I'm debating on whether to put an add on to Tazzys 40 gallon tank. He's like 2½" and I'm adding a waterfall similar to my savannah monitor (Zenny). I get Tazzy out daily to play with. What kind of toys do they enjoy? I just want to make sure I'm spoiling him sweet (just like Zenny)

[@snoom3350]

I would love to get a tegu but all the ones I find that are for sale are 500-700$. I've been looking for a good breeder but there aren't many up north

[@unchartedwild2166]

Yeah tegus definitely go for more than many monitor species too

[@BKH_74]

How far north?

[@hckhoo2037]

i know it

[@aneeshrpillai2344]

Tegus

[@imwaytogoodlookingtobeyour1188]

The croc monitor is the biggest lizard on earth....the komodo dragon is the 2nd biggest