1816 Fifth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
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About Teg Reptiles

Pioneering excellence in exotic herpetoculture and biopharmaceutical research through premium venom extraction.

Our Story

Where rare genetics meet cutting-edge science in a controlled, ethical environment.

Climate-Controlled Breeding Facility

Elite Herpetoculture

We operate a 15,000 sq ft climate-controlled facility dedicated to the preservation of the world's most unique reptilian genetics. Our breeding program focuses on bloodline purity, physical perfection, and robust health — producing specimens sought after by collectors and research institutions across five continents.

Every animal is maintained under strict, species-specific husbandry protocols designed by leading herpetologists. We specialize in captive-bred lines of CITES Appendix I and II specimens.

Venom Extraction Laboratory

Scientific Extraction

Our on-site BSL-2 extraction laboratory produces high-purity, lyophilized venoms for academic institutions, biotech firms, and antivenom manufacturers worldwide. We process venoms from elapids, vipers, scorpions, and marine cone snails.

Every batch undergoes SDS-PAGE, HPLC profiling, and LD50 verification. Our venom library houses 340+ distinct toxin profiles — one of the most comprehensive private repositories in the industry.

Rare Reptile Collection

Decades of selective breeding, international acquisition, and genetic preservation.

Komodo Dragon

Varanus komodoensis

Third-generation captive-bred Komodo dragons from Indonesian conservation programs.

Monitor Lizards
Earless Monitor Lizard

Lanthanotus borneensis

One of the rarest lizards on Earth. Semi-aquatic, nocturnal, endemic to Borneo.

Critically Rare
Ball Python Morph

Python regius

World-class designer morphs. DNA-verified and pedigree-documented.

Genetics
Viper Collection

Viperidae

Gaboon vipers, Mojave rattlesnakes, bushmaster specimens, spitting cobras.

Venomous
Breeding Facility

Breeding Program

400+ individual enclosures with automated monitoring systems.

Infrastructure
Husbandry

Husbandry

Native microhabitat replication with weekly veterinary assessments.

Welfare

Venom Extraction

Pharmaceutical-grade processing from gland to vial.

Ethical Milking

Trained herpetologists perform manual extraction. Each session documented with species ID and yield.

Filtration

Raw venom filtered through 0.22μm membranes to remove debris while preserving peptides.

Lyophilization

Vacuum freeze-drying at -80°C yields stable crystalline powder for global shipping.

Quality Assurance

SDS-PAGE, HPLC, protein quantification, LD50 verification. COA with every shipment.

340+

Venom Profiles

15K

Square Feet

400+

Living Specimens

28

Countries Served

Core Principles

The foundation of everything we do.

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Ethical Operations

Strict adherence to CITES regulations and international wildlife laws.

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Uncompromising Quality

From genetic lineage to molecular purity, rigorous standards always.

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Global Logistics

Complex permitting and temperature-controlled logistics worldwide.

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Genetic Preservation

Pedigree records and diversity indices for at-risk bloodlines.

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Biosecurity

Quarantine protocols, veterinary oversight, redundant containment.

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Regulatory Compliance

Full CITES permits, health certificates, handling documentation.

Venom Research

Research Partnerships

Our venoms support cutting-edge pharmaceutical research. Snake venom-derived compounds have led to breakthroughs like Captopril and Ziconotide. We supply lyophilized venoms to university labs, biotech startups, and antivenom manufacturers across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Every partnership begins with a consultation to match the right toxin profile to your experimental requirements. Custom fractionation, bulk orders, and long-term supply agreements available.