How old was your baby Tegu when you obained it?

[willy0022]

I'm going to be adopting an Argentine Black and White Tegu, from Bobby Hill of Varnyard Herps, and I was wondering if anyone who bought a hatchling got it any older then 3 weeks?

 

[TeguBuzz]

You're adopting one? Or are you purchasing one?

I got my blue when he was a year old, my reds from hatchlings, except for the girls, and my single bw male from hatchling.

 

[willy0022]

Purchasing, well thanks I don't really whant an older tegu since this is my first, I want it to be easier to train and play with it, although I did hear that some people say that older ones are easier to handle.

 

[Aardbark]

I got my red when she was I think a month old. She has calmed down a little, but she is still skittery.

 

[laurarfl]

My hatchling from Varnyard was about 2-3 weeks old.

 

[Dana C]

Eva was 6-8 weeks when I got her. I don't know exactly as I got from what I found out later was an importer of dubious reptuation. She was about 13" when I got her

 

[monstruo-the-tegu]

maroon was 7 months and monstruo was 3 months but there both still babies so mine right now are the same age pretty much

 

[Dana C]

I should add that about a month or two after I got Eva, I bought an adult male. If I ever acquire a third Tegu I will look for an adult again.

 

[Apophis]

My first Tegu was an adult when I purchased him, but he had been neglected and definitely does not like being held (unless I carry him so he can see over my shoulder). He mostly just likes to eat and roam around and get into trouble. A few days ago I purchased a baby (maybe 1-2 months old) who was also neglected but he has been a ton of fun. Having a young tegu has really given me a lot of insight into how they think and I now have a greater understanding of my adult tegu.

 

[willy0022]

thanks againn everyone for the replies!