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Just wondering what everyone's recommendations were on where to buy a healthy, CBB Argentine B/W Tegu from? Who has fair prices? Where did those of you who own one get yours from? Any breeders in or near Tennessee??

Any and all recommendations are appreciated.

Thanks
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Michael Rehker

Middle Tennessee Reptiles
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"Which of us has not been stunned by the beauty of an animal's skin or its flexibility in motion?"
--Marianne Moore

I dont own any tegus, so dont ask me about care or anything. Heres what I do know: Bert Langerwerf at Agama International is the largest breeder of them. He loves his animals and is very, very knowledgeable. I have seen some of his baby tegus and they were fantastic. I was even prepared to buy one at a show, but someone bought it when I got back... He's in Alabama. Aslo, Ron St.Pierre (bluetegu.com) breeds the best blues. He also breeds rhino iguanas and red x blue tegu hybrids. He also sells Argentine BWs but I think its only the white-headed morph. Im not sure where he lives though, but he ships. And for some reason, he has no babies availiabole this year... I hope nothing bad happened to them...

So, are you planning to buy one, or just curious? Why do you need a breeder near Tennesee? Pretty much all breeders ship anyway. Also thetegu.com might have links to breeders, but Im not sure. Im not a member there but the website looks pretty good. Well, have a happy tegu expierience! Cheers

Ryan

Thank you very much for the information. I will check those out who you recommended.

And no I don't have to have a breeder in Tennessee. It's just that's where I live and would love to find someone fairly close by so that I can possibly pick up a tegu in person and possibly see how they have their's setup along with the sire and dam.

Thanks again,
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Michael Rehker

Middle Tennessee Reptiles
Website Coming Soon!

"Which of us has not been stunned by the beauty of an animal's skin or its flexibility in motion?"
--Marianne Moore

I have a tegu from Bert that I got in August. He is very healthy and has the best temperament I have seen in any tegu I have experienced. He acts like a dog....literally. lol. There are a few good breeders on theTegu.com become a member and ask questions if you can't find the answers on the previous posts.
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1.0.0 arg. b/w tegu
1.1.0 white's tree frog- popeye, jack
0.1.0 southern painted turtle- ms.tortle
0.1.0 crested gecko- crimson
1.0.0 pinto hedgehog- dante

Rick from the address below is a great breeder! Beautiful animals and very knowledgable. He runs the tegu.com site.

http://www.siscoreptiles.com/
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2.1 Albino BP
0.4 100% Het Albino
2.1 100% het Caramel Albino BP
1.0 100% Het Clown
1.0 50% het clown
2.12 Normal BP
0.0.2 Western Hognose
alot of cornsnakes
0.1.0 Dumeril Boa
3.6 Bearded Dragons
1.0.2 Sulcatta tortoise
3.3 Russian Tortoise
1.0 Cockatiel
0.1 Rottweiler
0.2 Boston Terriers
0.1 White Boxer
0.1 Paint Mare
bunch of geckos
0.1 Cat
0.1 Teenage daughter
1.0 Husband who puts up with all my critters.

www.thetegu.com
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2.1 Albino BP
0.4 100% Het Albino
2.1 100% het Caramel Albino BP
1.0 100% Het Clown
1.0 50% het clown
2.12 Normal BP
0.0.2 Western Hognose
alot of cornsnakes
0.1.0 Dumeril Boa
3.6 Bearded Dragons
1.0.2 Sulcatta tortoise
3.3 Russian Tortoise
1.0 Cockatiel
0.1 Rottweiler
0.2 Boston Terriers
0.1 White Boxer
0.1 Paint Mare
bunch of geckos
0.1 Cat
0.1 Teenage daughter
1.0 Husband who puts up with all my critters.

I emailed Bert Langerwerf at Agama International after realizing he was only three hours away from where I live. I drove down to his place and bought a beautiful Argentine B/W Tegu.

And I must say, Bert and his family are some of the nicest people I have ever dealt with. Bert greeted me graciously and showed me around his property/facility. For those who have not seen it, it was amazing to say the least. The place is a haven for various lizards...his setups and husbandry practices are top notch. His collection is unreal. I can't say enough good things about Bert and his animals. He's truly one of the best.

Thanks again for everyone's reply and recommendations. I quite happy with my purchase and will definitely be getting another tegu in the spring.
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Michael Rehker

Middle Tennessee Reptiles
Website Coming Soon!

"Which of us has not been stunned by the beauty of an animal's skin or its flexibility in motion?"
--Marianne Moore