Southern Wildlife In Jeopardy As Giant Tegu Lizards Invade Georgia And Florida | Florida Sportsman

Georgia and Florida officials are trying to stop the Argentine black and white tegu lizard from spreading.

• The lizards can grow up to 4 feet long.
• They are originally from South America and causing major wildlife issues in the southern states.
• Tegu lizards are known to eat anything that they want, especially the eggs of other reptiles. 
• They can lay up to 40 eggs. Newly hatched lizards will be between six and 10 inches long.
• They don’t attack people unless provoked. 
• They have long jaws and sharp teeth. 

Map shows areas in Florida that have been impacted by Tegu lizards.