varanus indicus

Hi everybody, I don't see too much talk about monitors on here. I just bought a baby mangrove monitor (he/she is so adorable) I know it won't stay small and adorable though. I have been varying his/her diet for the couple of weeks I have had him/ her. This isn't my first lizard so I did do my...

Just like to say hi to everybody. I am the proud dad of a 1 year old beardie and a baby mangrove monitor. spotsdad

Hi all, I am wanting to get in touch with V. indicus breeders to ask some questions on nest sites. If you breed them or can direct to an individual that does, please pm me or email [email protected] Thanks

I think i have always been taken with Mangrove monitors since I first read about them in Cogger many years ago. It seems that they are now becoming more tantalizingly available in captivity - and you can even keep them in Victoria! These pictures do not quite do them justice. They can be...

Hey guys Just got back from the Melb reptile expo with my new little ridge tail monitors,\ hatchies who i bought from Mike Alexander Quick question, im doing research.... are Ridge Tail Monitors, Goannas and ACKIES all the same animal???? i have no idea where the word ackie came from haha...

Well, i finally finished my out door Jungle enclosure.... Complete with pond, misters and heating...they should do quite well in there. I not only had to plant out the enclosure; some what like a Rainforest; but ended up putting in a heap of pot-plants around the enclosure; with peanut shell...

G'Day I am just after some pics of montors and there enclosures, anything from ackies to perenties. Cheers, Chad.

Are they allowed in Australia?

Hi all, I'm looking to find someone with sub/adult or adult guaranteed male/female pairs or trios of monitors which I can put on hold and purchase after this breeding season. I'm happy to pay a deposit if needed. I will consider proven breeders and also pairs that have not bred. As I said, they...

So what do people want as their next reptile :D I know everyone will say GTP's of Albino's but i want to know what else people want. :D

New additions 14month old pair.

Well the plans for the herp room are in council and I have now decided what I want to eventualy own in the way of snakes: An adult pair each of: Diamonds (kept outside) Darwins(4x4x2) jungles (3x4x2) BHP (6x2x2) Woma (4x2x2) GTP (4x2x2) I am interested in comments on the adult cage...

Got my 1st Monitor today, a beautiful juvie male V.scalaris from boa, and I'm totally fascinated by his behaviour (the monitor's, not boa's) Apart from (almost) already proving himself to be an adept escape-artist, just the way he's exploring & probing everything is amazing. I was totally...

I was amazed to see how many people have some really nice pythons out there (on the show us your pythons forum). Obviously a lot less people will have monitors. But I was wondering how many people actually have some. If you've got some monitors or are generally interested in them why not post...

Just to let everyone know that some people on here won some trophies at the show. Pyror - Best Python (bredl) Johnbowemonie - Best Diamond GarthnFay - Best Skink, Best Bluetongue - (westIe bluey) There were some more but I can't remember the exact categories. One SCHS member won three...

just something a bit fun.......... If you Had the choice between having $1,000 cash in your hands or your pick of reptiles what reptile would you pick and why..... You can only pick ONE REPTILE i know this is going to be hard for some but only one Mine would be...... Pick one...

With all the talk lately about how boring gtps are, I was wondering if people could have any NATIVE reptile they wanted, how many of us would actually get a gtp? And IF you could have any EXOTIC, what would it be? I'll kick-start it... Native - a shingleback. The first (and only :( ) time...

Macarthur Herpetological Society's monthly meeting is on tonight (Friday). Location: Bradbury Community Centre (behind the Bradbury Inn) The Parkway, Bradbury (next to Campbelltown) Time: 7:30 Speaker: Andrew Melrose, president of the Australian Herp. Society (AHS). Topic: Monitors...

G'day, I just wanted to know a little about mangrove monitors? Requirements? Price? Who has em? What are they like? etc.. Cheers. Lance.

Can anyone direct me to a good site on the care of storr's monitors please. Need general care info such as cage setup, diet etc. Regards David

Any body ever seen these guys for sale or know of any in private hands? Prices? Aint they awesome!

Does anyone in Australia currently hold Varanus parsinus in captivity? What would people pay for these monitors if you could keep them?

Hi all, Thought I'd post some pics of these Spencers Monitor pits I just built yesterday and finished today in my garage. The whole unit is 2.4m long x 1.5m wide x 92cm high. This is then split in half, giving each monitor an enclosure measuring 1.5m x 1.2m x 92cm. The sides are just...

hi all, i just was wondering a) what is your dream australian reptile(one in thery that you can own) b) dont worry about laws or anything what one i will start it off a) blue tree snake b) boomslang or this yellow adder i sore on tv

Unsure if they are available there, but my new house will be set up for them/mertens. iI've got my house plan back from the architect and have now added a 12x15 room, with open roof for sunlight access. will be closeable for bad weather. Glass sides walls to the lougne room and indoor...

How do we go about getting animals added to the species listings?? If all it takes is a little pressure, lets get together and get some animals added, there are various monitors i would to be able to keep, and i'm sure there is other species that others would like. Or do they just make it...

Hi guys can anyone tell me if the mitchells water monitor has been added to the Vic fauna list? If not is it under review?? I'm very keen to grab a couple. Nez

The attached file is the summary of the NSW reptile keeper returns for 2004.

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has any husbandry info on the Mitchell's Water Monitors? Anyone know any breeders? I'll be looking for a pair close to the end of the year, trying to organise the husbandry requirements now so I can have an enclosure built/tested and ready to go. Thanks...

Hey, did anyone see the Albino Boa Contrictor on Totally Wild today? He was so kool 8). They also had a little segment about monitors :). Just thought i'd mention it. KrimenuL

G'day, i' ve been thinking of getting a moniter but, i don't know where to begin, im a first class license holder and i got a coastal. I'm wondering if you's can help me out abit?

Just wondering what everyone's opinion is..... What do you think the easiest monitor to keep is?