Feeding
These tegus are almost strictly meat eaters, most like various feeder insects like mealworms, superworms, earthworms, silkworms, crickets and roaches. They also eat mice, rats, ground turkey, crayfish, dog food (not recommended), rabbit, chicks and eggs. A varied diet will keep a blue's interest but they often have favorites and as adults stick to one food type.
It is important to make sure all insects fed are dusted with a mineral/multi-vitamin supplement; mice will not require this as they are a "complete meal," including bones. Vitamin deficiencies can lead to trouble shedding skin, lethargy and weight loss; a calcium deficiency can lead to Metabolic Bone Disease, which can be fatal.
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