Hi there.



It sounds to me like you sort of have answered your own question. You love your tegus and perhaps they are the best match for you.



Our blackthroats are every bit of monitor-- and all of what they should be. They seek out what they need (food, heat, etc.) and will retreat immediately into their burrow if they so choose. They are spunky, and fast. This is not to say there are not blackthroats that are more doscile in their demeanor and/or those that through time with you- mesh this behavior with a learned acceptance of your presence. But, this may also lead to other questions, like: perhaps their options are not best and so forth. Also, we seem to forget often that all animals are individuals. That is really important.



Nonetheless, you seem to be well suited to your tegus and perhaps that is what is best. I will say: if you venture to get a blackthroat.. don't have expectations of temperment. Enjoy what you get and do your best to offer all the animal needs. You may find yourself liking this difference- and will reap personal enjoyment from both "worlds", so to speak.



I'll also add that current care you likely offer your tegus would not suffice for a monitor. So, that is something to consider too.. if you want or are willing to make the adjustments suited for a monitor.



Hope it is helpful.

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