ARGENTINE – MATURED HATCHLINGS - GREAT LITTLE GUYS 150.00 AVAILABLE NOW

These are a great option for those who would like a small tegu that has matured past the more fragile hatchling stage. The brain is curios, the body is ready to explore the world around them.
THEY ARE TRUE ARGENTINE BLACK AND WHITE WITH THE GENETIC MAKEUP AND BACKGROUND THAT MAKES THEM SO SPECIAL. Guaranteed Healthy and Happy upon arrival.
24 hour shipping is only 50.00
Every Tegu in my inventory undergoes preventative parasite applications: Fenbendazole ( Panacur ),Metrondizole ( Flagyl ).
Terrific Tegus—No Bull.
Your purchase rescues Florida tegus from a major euthanasia and eradication plan currently in progress by the state. In addition, the native species will thank you for your help in removing these nonnatives from their habitat. You will receive a healthy grade A tegu from a gene pool of over twenty thousand animals mating in the wild.
If you love tegus and would like to assist the balance of nature
in a way that protects the very special ecosystem that is the Everglades,
this is a purchase you can feel good about.
MORE THAN JUST BREEDING
CALL 305 772 8140 OR contact : Irwinisland@gmail.com
Rodney Irwin

Hello, are these Tegus tame and able to be handled?
I am very interested. I lost my Tame columbian after mant years last year. Would like to get an argentine to use in education work and as a pet.

Thank you,
Kerri

Hi Kerri,

Here is what you need to know about tameness :
Argentine black and white (Tupinambis merianae) tegus are tame by their very nature.
Tameness cannot be bred into or out of them. Captive bred or wild caught,
Tupinambus merianae have a genetic predisposition to be a smart, curios, gentle animal. You can think of it like this : When your tegu arrives, it is a blank slate. It will become what you make of it. You will be the first human to spend quality time with it.

Those are the facts. I will not say that my tegus are ‘puppy dog tame’ and will not bite because don’t know you. I don’t know who will be handling it, if it is being fed live food items, type of enclosure, proximity to other pets like dogs, cats, and about a hundred other things. When a seller claims his tegu is tame, you need to understand that he is, of course, telling you what you want to hear to sell you a tegu. No one can predict exactly how that tegu will act when it is removed from an environment where it is familiar and comfortable, shipped to a new and different world, then handled by strangers. Do not count on a pet shop or breeder to tame your tegu for you. It does not work that way. The Argentine’s are so popular because they adapt to these kind of changes easily.
All my tegus are healthy and fully capable of being your best friend with very little effort
on your part, just the same as captive bred.

Hi, Thank you for the information.
My Columbian Tegu was a rescue and was well loved by a 6 year old before I adopted it, I just wanted to know your thoughs on temperment..I do not expect it to be puppy tame from day one..just not major bitey. I do have small dogs and never let them interract with my Lizards.. from beardies to monitors so I Should have a good chance at my Calming my Tegu..my Columbian was occasionally flighty, but never bitey and he was a great pet. I Think the little older ones may be a good choice for me. Thank you, Kerri

No Problem,

I have over 250 tegus in my inventory right now. ( all sizes and sexes )
just let me know what you would like.
Rod.