My fascination with reptiles began about 35 years ago. I started buying and selling reptiles to Pet Shops all over the Southeast. My first pet that I kept was a Columbian Tegu…It was very tame, but didn't like strangers... But I was awed at the intelligence I observed. Later on, I bought my first Argentine Tegu. WOW, what an experience! The intelligence these animals exhibited was absolutely amazing! Then it all began……

I was fortunate enough to meet Bert Langerwerf. He welcomed me into his home and I spent a lot of time with him. He taught me everything there was to know about Tegus. He was the largest breeder of Argentine Tegus in the United States! I then started purchasing some of the breeder Tegus he had, as I was planning to breed them myself. I now have over 100 of these fascinating creatures. I house them in outdoor pens, and bring them in for hibernation in the winter.

Now it is time to bring these reptiles to YOU!! I have Tegus for sale year round. You will never own another reptile that wants your attention as much as these do. It amazes me more everyday. I am doing experiments on their intelligence levels, and hope to share my information with you soon! This information will be on the News and Links page.

So, it is in closing, that I say thank you to all those who have sparked my interest in these reptiles. And to my friend, Bert Langerwerf, who passed away in 2008 , may he rest in peace.

                                                        Johnny LaRocca