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if you get an import, it will always be an import. The differencs is that you will never know the genetics of the parents and how well (or poor) they have been kept. Buying a cbb from a reputable breeder you will usually know the stock that it is coming from is quality and that the breeder hopefully has a good reputation. Generally these breeders care more about the animals than they do about the money!!
Please understand that in no way are we saying imported animals are bad and you should stay away from them. We are just trying to help you understand the differences. In my opinion you have just as much chance finding a great new imported tegu as you do waiting and purchasing from a reputable breeder. It cant hurt to go to the Expo and check them out. Ask as many questions as possible and handle as many as they let you. You will always have better luck dealing with a larger more well known vendor ( like LLLreptile if they are there again) if any health problems arise down the road.
Best of luck in whatever choice you make. Let us know how you make out.

<blockquote data-quote="tommyboy" data-source="post: 110632" data-attributes="member: 3062">if you get an import, it will always be an import. The differencs is that you will never know the genetics of the parents and how well (or poor) they have been kept. Buying a cbb from a reputable breeder you will usually know the stock that it is coming from is quality and that the breeder hopefully has a good reputation. Generally these breeders care more about the animals than they do about the money!!Please understand that in no way are we saying imported animals are bad and you should stay away from them. We are just trying to help you understand the differences. In my opinion you have just as much chance finding a great new imported tegu as you do waiting and purchasing from a reputable breeder. It cant hurt to go to the Expo and check them out. Ask as many questions as possible and handle as many as they let you. You will always have better luck dealing with a larger more well known vendor ( like LLLreptile if they are there again) if any health problems arise down the road.Best of luck in whatever choice you make. Let us know how you make out.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="tommyboy, post: 110632, member: 3062"] if you get an import, it will always be an import. The differencs is that you will never know the genetics of the parents and how well (or poor) they have been kept. Buying a cbb from a reputable breeder you will usually know the stock that it is coming from is quality and that the breeder hopefully has a good reputation. Generally these breeders care more about the animals than they do about the money!! Please understand that in no way are we saying imported animals are bad and you should stay away from them. We are just trying to help you understand the differences. In my opinion you have just as much chance finding a great new imported tegu as you do waiting and purchasing from a reputable breeder. It cant hurt to go to the Expo and check them out. Ask as many questions as possible and handle as many as they let you. You will always have better luck dealing with a larger more well known vendor ( like LLLreptile if they are there again) if any health problems arise down the road. Best of luck in whatever choice you make. Let us know how you make out. [/QUOTE]

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