I have two tegus, 2 aussie waterdragons, 2 beardies, one jeweled lacerta all from agama. Never a sick day...never a problem with any of them and they still live happily in my her room. I think everyone who knows me, knows Bert is someone I highly respect...I think he's a wonderful man and an honest breeder.
Beyond my personal feelings, for him I would have to say I have never had a problem with his stock or shipping. The animals arrived when he said they would in the condition he said they were in before I bought them.
As far as the tegu not eating as stated above I wonder what month the animal was shipped in. Sometimes they just are not ready to eat due to pre, post or mid hibernation mode--or stress.
Each animal who is shipped will react differently sometimes.
My first wd was a bit flighty but nothing more then any other hatchling aussiedragon. He calmed down after he attained some size and security.
The second one was in need of paxil or something. He was a nut and still is. They may be reptiles but they each have their own personality.
I really think it's an individual thing.
Many people who keep a small collection (not saying that is the case above) put thier animals under a microscope. That close attention sometimes ends up killing them in the end.
Anyone who owns ball pythons can attest to that. They have the ability to go off feed for over a year with no problems. But you tell someone with little experience that when the owner is in the 3rd month, and they don't really believe you .
They end up trying to force feed...pinky press--tube the poor snake...or they bring it to a vet who 70% of the time know less then they do and get the animal injected with things that in the end DO make the animal sick--and worse stressed to the point of no return---sometimes resulting in death.
In cases like this sometimes less is more.
Just my quarter's worth of advice.
But as far as Bert goes I always look to him first and try and find another reputable breeder only when he is not breeding what I need.
I find his animals to be hardy and strong, nice lineage. And he has great customer service too.
Yours,
NiColeRuSSell
"I'm gonna do what I should've done in the first place. I'll find her, wherever she is, tie her up, torture her... until she likes me again."
-Spike
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