The Argentine black and white tegu is large lizard that can grow to nearly 5 feet long and weigh 10 pounds, according to University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.

They don't belong in Georgia, but the Argentine tegu has managed to invade more than 20 counties over the last few years.

Argentine tegus are being spotted within the Southern U.S., specifically in Florida, Georgia and Texas. Are any in Louisiana?

WPTV West Palm Beach, FL Non-native black and white tegu lizard population growing fast along Treasure Coast Posted: March 27, 2025 | Last updated: March 27, 2025 A non-native reptile is ...

The newest Florida population of the invasive Argentine tegu lizard was recently discovered in this Florida county. What to ...

The tegu is a large, invasive, commonly black and white lizard from Argentina. They can grow up to 4 feet long and weighing 10 pounds or more, according to Georgia Wildlife. Unlike some other ...