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What I practiced with Sam and Ally are two things:

First, I kept them in their nylon dog carriers whenever I took them outside for about a year - before i let them just free-roam. This way, they could see, hear and taste what was going on at all times. And because they knew they were inside their sleepers, they also knew they were safe in their "hide" if you will. They could observe everything with the full comfort of knowing nothing was going to harm them.

This way, they got used to life - and all the crazy sights, sounds and smells around them; cars, motorcycles, people on bikes riding by, all the talking, yelling, laughing etc...All of it, from the comfort of their homes, if you will.

Second, when I finally did let them free-roam outside, I'd let them bask outside when they were cold, (for obvious reasons) and of course, under my supervision at all times. They surprised me at first, they really did. They just chilled out and enjoyed being in the sun and I can honestly say, never gave me one problem. They were never leashed, and to this day, Ally is perfectly fine outside.

Here's a pic of Sam chillin with me on a park bench, very content - even when young kids came up later to check him out.

And with Ally:

Hope this helps those of you that want to let your tegus enjoy life outside of a home or their enclosure.

**My gf used to push Sam around in a dog stroller too, so...Yea...we did some a-typical things with him and I think he enjoyed every minute of it. That being said, one time we were walking him in his stroller and two old ladies came up expecting to see a baby - to their surprise they saw Sam. One of them made the remark that he was beautiful and aside from that, looked totally content and happy to which I couldn't agree more.