Black and white lizards that grow up to 5 feet in length, tegus are among the next wave of invasive species moving into the ...

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In Florida, it's illegal to own tegus because of how invasive they are, and officials are in the process of trapping and euthanizing as many of these lizards as they can.

A Smithsonian article detailed how an Argentine tegu — an invasive species of lizard — was spotted in a California park.

An “escape artist” Tegu lizard gave Colorado Springs, CO neighbors a fright but was safely caught by authorities and returned to her owner, the shelter said.