Looking to get my first big lizard... Thinking B&W TEGU

[tsshields]

So i have boas, and bps

I used to own beardies, blue tongue skink, desert horned lizard, but im ready to jump it up to a big lizard such as tegu. I have been doing a little research have seen that the black and white and blue and white are probably my best bet. I know these animals get big so as far as living space i know what im getting my self into.

So i was wondering if you guys have any good websites for caresheets and also where is a good place to purchase Blue and White or Black and White Tegus. I looked on fauna and could not find any for sale, or if I did that were already adult size and im not looking for that.

Anyone have good info would be great.

[jjmitchell]

I would personally recommend that you stay with an Argentine Tegu. There is alot of info available on http://www.varnyard-herps-inc.com/ and http://www.teguterra.com/ I have a red argentine tegu and he is pretty awesome

[purplemuffin]

I agree on argentine b/w! They are known to have the best temperament, something that would be nice to have when dealing with a larger animal!


The breeding season for the Tegus starts this summer I think? I remember a breeder telling me any babies sold before mid/late summer were most likely imported. So wait until late summer and look for a baby!

[BPelizabeth]

you can also check out www.tegutalk.com

Call Bobby at Varnyard and he will literally spend as long as you want talking to you about tegus and what is needed. Super super awesome guy and has been breeding tegus for forever!

[lisafoster2510]

I too have heard great things about vanyard tegus. Check out tegu talk awesome informative group of people. Get an Argentine b&w they are an awesome lizard.