Getting my first Tegu next week

I just bought my first tegu from Teguterra yesterday. I bought a regular black& white. I am going to be able to pick it up within a week. I felt weird paying before I even visited, but that's how he runs things. I did a lot of researching here and on the web before taking the plunge. If he didn't have such a great reputation, I would have been leery. As it is, I'm just excited! Luckily the best tegu breeder I can find anywhere lives just an hour from me. No shipping stress!

I am going to use this thread to ask questions while I get his tank ready during the next few days.

First: Should I put the tank in the living room so the guy can get used to people and noise (we have a noisy home), or should I put it in a nice quiet room?

Also, Mr. Larocca says he can sex hatchlings with a high degree of accuracy. Do any of you guys have an opinion on what sex I should get? Or are they pretty much the same aside from size and jowls? My family is divided on the issue.


Is there any difference in temperament between b&w's, blues, reds, and hybrids? I know the Colombians are feisty, which is why I ruled them out. Also, can someone explain to me just what a "majestic" is?

I am sure I will come up with a few more questions soon. Thanks in advance.

I will be posting pics when I get ' em!