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Is my Tegu really an argentine?

Alliocha

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I mentioned it in an other post already, I got my Tegu Travis roundabout 4 weeks ago. He's great, very agile and we're already quite bonded. He's a strong boy and a very good eater.
The only thing is: He will be three years this summer but is only around 37 inches. I know that his former owner didn't feed him very well, also his whole set up was not very adequate. I know this can be the reason why he is not that big, but do you think he might not even be a argentine but a columbian Tegu, that are said to stay smaller? I still find differences to distinguish argentines from columbian some times.. So what do you guys and gals say to the following pics? However, I really strive for him becoming the biggest, luckiest and healthiest boy he can get. Just want to be sure..
 

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BigJay8232

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Argentine for sure. However not certain you have a male there. Can you check on either side of the Cloaca for BB sized bumps. If they are present you have a male if not you have a female.
 

Alliocha

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Somehow happy to hear that he's an argentine! :) Cool, thanks for the hint! I will check this tomorrow. He is sleeping already, we're in Germany and its quite late. Sorry to ask: what is BB? :D
 

N8bub

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2 loreal scales(scales between eye and nostril) and beaded skin. Definitely argentine. +1 on what jay said. If you put Travis in the tub and watch him go, sooner or later if he is a he he will evert hemipenes. 37inches is pretty normal for a Travette:)
 

Alliocha

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Hahaha, a Travette! That made me laugh :D Don't know whether I'd take this name though if he turns out to be a she.. But thanks guys, I'll let you know as soom as I find the truth :)
 

Alliocha

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Thought so as well. In the end it doesn't matter, I love her all the same :)
Just hope she will gain some more size.. But I do everything for it.
 

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