Like most reptiles, tegu lizards (Salvator merianae) were thought to be consistently ectothermic: They can’t sustain a body temperature that’s substantially higher than the ambient temperature. But ...

FLORIDA, USA — Florida has often been seen as a runaway train when it comes to invasive reptiles and amphibians, with little being done to control their spread. One reptile, in particular, has slowly ...

Get an up-close look at a savannah monitor, a tegu feeding, and a two-headed bearded dragon at The Reptile Zoo! Learn about these fascinating reptiles and their unique characteristics.

Once again, a popular exotic pet is poised to trample Florida’s native species as some owners tire of caring for their black-and-white speckled lizards with a healthy appetite and a yen to be free.