Argentine vs Columbian

[Jabrak]

My tegu woke up from hibernation for some water and when I gave him a look over to make sure everything was good, I realized that he was Argentine like I was told when I bought him. I feel like I know the answer, but is the any difference care wise?

 

[Jabrak]

*wasn't argentine

 

[KritterKeeper]

Columbians dont hibernate...

 

[AssassinExotics]

Pictures would really help us tell then we can help you out.

 

[Jabrak]

I don't know how clear it looks, but from what I can tell he one has a single loreal scale and he lines aren't that solid

 

[Matthew Krzemienski]

Columbian

 

[Roadkill]

Not a Columbian. Definitely a Colombian.

 

[SnakeCharmr728]

Colombians don't go down for a hard hibernation like some argentines but they can slow down a bit. Especially if temps drop. Colombians aren't as cold tolerant so if the enclosure drops below 75-80 at night he may be more sleepy.

 

[TeguBuzz]

Colombian.

 

[Jabrak]

Are you sure Columbians don't go down, because I've had other
people tell me he is

 

[SnakeCharmr728]

They can slow down, but they don't do hard hibernations. And as I said in my prior post, if the temps are too low he will be sleepier too.