Red Tegus are omnivores, meaning that they eat both meat and plants. In the wild, they feed mainly on insects, small lizards, and rodents. They will also eat fruit, eggs, and carrion (dead animals). In captivity, a Red Tegu’s diet should consist of a variety of live prey items such as crickets, mealworms, pinky mice, and other small reptiles; as well as fresh fruits and vegetables. The prey items should be dusted with a calcium supplement two to three times per week. The fruits and vegetables should be fed daily.