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pregnancy

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Question
hi i have a pair of Argentine black and white tegu's and i think she may be pregnant, how can i tell?

Answer
 She will bring nesting material to her chosen site, and stop eating as her body fills with eggs.  Have her checked by a vet to make sure her eggs are shelled.  SHe will be gravid for about three months and lay around thirty eggs, but only if the nest is humid and warm enough. Once they are laid, the eggs should be removed carefully without turning and places in a proper incubator if you plan on raising the babies.