Argentine or Colmbian?

[steve1]

ok i was under the impression that my little guy was Argentine but i have no idea so ill let you all decide cuz i have no idea Gator
i know hes young but boy hes got attitude and a very healthy appetite. i thought he was hibernating but hes coming out every other day and eating so i have been giving him regular baths and holding him alot, and getting pooped on alot =)

 

[Ujarak]

Hes a columbian

 

[james.w]

Colombian

 

[steve1]

ok so i was lied to...it figures. oh well its not like he wont be liked any less. just for hahas how can you tell ? what is the main difference?

 

[kim86]

Argentine tegus have distinct lines on each side of their body, like this (thanks Google): http://gallery.kingsnake.com/data/27969morning.jpg

Columbians have scattered markings, like this (Google): http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k_bXpaZwUEw/TcVqkekt4ZI/AAAAAAAAAB4/fLruWeJy-x0/s1600/colombian.jpg

 

[AP27]

There's also the loreal scales. Thread on it here: http://www.tegutalk.com/showthread.php?tid=5421#axzz22SYFBuJ6

 

[Rhetoric]

Now you don't have to worry about hibernation!

 

[Jeremyxb12]

most definitely Colombian