Green iguanas arrived to South Florida in the 1960s. 132 Argentine black and white tegu lizards were seen in St ... has been invaded by countless exotic and invasive animals that have found ...

The Argentine black and white tegu lizard is a non-native, invasive species distributed throughout Florida through escapes or ...

Florida's fragile native environment has been invaded by countless exotic and invasive animals ... rate in the last several years. The male lizards have bright orange heads, dark blue bodies ...

Georgia and Florida have their share of gators, turtles, snakes and iguanas. Now add Argentine tegus to the mix. Here's where to spot them.

Over 1,500 tegu lizards have been reported or caught in St ... About 150 species are established in Florida, meaning they are ...

Over 1,500 tegu lizards have been reported ... About 150 species are established in Florida, meaning they are reproducing in the wild. Call the FWC's exotic species hotline at 888-483-4681 Report ...

Native to Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay, it is presumed that the omnivorous lizards, which can grow up to four feet long, found their way into Florida via the exotic pet trade.