Georgia wildlife officials report alarming spread of invasive Argentine tegus in Toombs County, threatening native species and prompting urgent control measures. On Tuesday, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources confirmed the first established breeding population of Argentine black and white tegus in Toombs County. The large lizards, native to South America, are believed to have entered the state through the pet trade and escaped or were released. Officials warn the reptiles prey on eggs of ground-nesting birds, turtles, and small mammals, posing a significant ecological threat. Residents are urged to report sightings and capture methods are being deployed to prevent further range expansion.