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[John1982]

After a lot of patience and self restraint on my part in not reaching in and picking her up she is slowly starting to show signs of trust even at this young age. I have been spending 1 hour a day with her just sitting in the room so she can see me. Getting her use to seeing me, my smell and showing her Im not a predator. The other day i reached in her cage to do some spot cleaning and she came right up to me. I was able to slide my fingers underneath her and lift with no running, tail whipping, biting, or closing her eyes!
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Your new girl is a cutie! I personally can't imagine not having an argentine tegu - such wonderful lizards. You're definitely on the right track for handling. I basically ignore mine until they are about a year old. The only interaction they get is me spot cleaning, feeding, misting, etc.. You can work with them more and get there sooner but they naturally gain comfortability and confidence as they put on size and learn you're not a predator. They have such endearing personalities, I know I'll have a tegu for the rest of my life.

Here is my buddy, Boon - from a youngster to more recent: