Worker Loses Part of Finger After Teiú Bites Him at Rondonópolis Forest Nursery

Overview

• A worker at the Horto Florestal in Rondonópolis approached a teiú with a bottle and was bitten, an incident captured on video by a colleague.
• The bite occurred on Tuesday and the man received first aid, was taken to a local Unidade de Pronto Atendimento and underwent surgery the same day.
• Doctors amputated part of the injured finger because of the severity of the wound.
• Biologists quoted in later coverage said teiús are large, defensive lizards that can react strongly when pressured and that people should not try to feed or touch wild animals.
• The articles note the teiú’s ecological role as an omnivore and seed disperser and say officials have not reported any formal investigation or changes to on-site safety protocols.