The blue tegu is a smaller tegu, growing to about 1 meter long, renowned for its light blue coloration, which is most intense on adult males. Even immature animals can be easily distinguished from other mostly black and white tegu species by the "singe mark" on their nose. They are among the more suitable tegus for pets, and can be easily tamed but in the wild will either try to run away or react aggressively if provoked. There is much controversy in the hobbyist community about the correct scientific classification of this animal. It is often thought to be a mutation of the Argentine Black and White Tegu
The coloring of a blue tegu can range from an all white animal to a powder blue to even platinum. The color is most vivid on mature males and doesn't really appear until the animal reaches sexual maturity around the age of 18 months.
Just like the Argentine Black and White Tegu, the blue tegu has a very quick growth rate, almost reaching its full length in a year. Their length varies from 2.5 feet in females to close to 4 feet in adult males. Unlike other lizards these are very heavily built animals ranging from 7 to 12 pounds when fully grown.
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