I am a volunteer at the Santa Barbara animal shetler. Two weeks ago a stray tegu was found downtown. No one has claimed her(?), despite her healthy appearance and calm temperment. I'm pretty sure it is an Argentinian black and white. It is currently adoptable, and I'd love to find her a home asap. The shelter doesn't have tegu housing, so she's crowded and bored.
Link to Santa Barbara shelter website listing
Adopting from the shelter is not difficult. The link above can be used to contact the helpful desk staff for any questions about adoption fees or process. If you know of anyone who lost a tegu or who is looking to adopt, please pass this info along.
Thanks,
Jessie