Major League Exotics
Baby black and white tegus
Baby black and white tegus
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These baby Argentine Black and White Tegus (Salvator merianae) grow into one of the most intelligent, dog-like reptiles you can keep — large, striking, and famously tameable. Bold black-and-white beading covers a robust, powerful body.
Raised right, tegus become genuinely interactive companions. These well-started babies are a fantastic foundation.
At a Glance: Maturity: Baby | Origin: Captive Bred
Highlights & Features
- Dog-Like Intelligence: Tegus are famously smart, tameable, and interactive.
- Bold Black & White: Striking beaded patterning across a robust body.
- Future Giant: Grows into a large, impressive display and companion lizard.
- Well-Started Babies: Healthy youngsters ready to be raised out.
Care Specifications
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Enclosure Size | Babies start smaller; adults require a large custom enclosure (6'+ recommended). |
| Social Behavior | House individually. |
| Temperature | Basking spot 100–110°F with a cool end; strong UVB essential. |
| Humidity | 60–80% with deep substrate and a large water source. |
| Diet | Omnivore: insects, whole prey, eggs, and some fruit as it grows. |
| Substrate & Decor | Deep, holdable substrate for burrowing, a large hide, and a basking platform. |
Live Animal Shipping & Pickup Information
Temperature-Controlled Overnight Shipping: All live orders ship exclusively via specialized overnight freight to guarantee safe arrival by noon the next day. Shipments are climate-monitored and packed in insulated boxes with heat or cold packs as weather dictates. Note: our live arrival guarantee requires a signature upon the very first delivery attempt.
Local NJ Pickup (Advance Notice Required): Because our animals are kept under strict bio-security protocols at our off-site breeding facility, they are not housed on our main storefront shelves. You are welcome to pick up, but we require advance notice so our team can coordinate the drop-off to our main retail storefront. Alternatively, pickup can be arranged directly at our Northern New Jersey breeding facility. Please contact us after checkout to coordinate your pickup location and time.
Trade Show Pickup: We attend lots of reptile and exotic trade shows throughout the year, and you can arrange to pick up your order with us at a show — saving on shipping. Check our current show listings on our website and contact us after checkout to reserve your animal for pickup at an upcoming event.
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