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  1. Monitors_R_Us

    Lace Monitor

    Looking for a hatchy to yearling Lace Monitor. Will pay top money for the right animal. I am located in between Sydney and Newcastle so anywhere a few hours either way is good. If Pm'ing send photos as well or contact me by mob : 0411696190, in mob case also send pics. Any sex will do.
  2. rosequoll

    Working on a new painting - GTP

    Started working on a new painting, referenced from a photo of my partner's new female GTP. Looking good so far but I have NO IDEA what colour to do for the background. Arg...suggestions? Painting is acrylic, 90x30cm; have included the reference image for funsies. =)
  3. PythonOwner25

    Northern Victoria

    Hey all, recently went on a herping trip with a few mates up through northern Victoria. The temps were fairly hot, probably in the mid 30's. Most of the reptiles were found as we cruised the roads, and one sight in particular really made us slam on the handbrakes! Here are some of the finds...
  4. C

    Best dream??

    No dirty ones boys :P Last night I dreamt I produced 3 albino scrubbys and I must say they looked beautiful! Whats a good dream you've had (dosnt need to reptile related :))
  5. Gruni

    A week in the office with Emu Gully Adventure Education.

    Well after much tribulation and losing of hair because of Gen 'Now' not being able to stick with it when making a commitment, the time finally came to head out to the Pindari Campus (property) of Emu Gully Adventure Education backing onto Pindari Dam, an hour north of Inverell. We had a four day...
  6. K

    Whats your Favorite species and why?

    Do you own one? and if no how come?.
  7. J

    Lace monitor cage plants

    I have a large adult lace monitor in an outdoor enclosure in ballarat and I want to get some plants to put in there. What are some must have plants that suit lace monitors and go well with them? The cage isn't that high so I can't plant gum trees or else they would eventually smash through the...
  8. R

    Good brand of Aviary for use as outdoor snake enclosure

    G'day I know plenty of people use aviaries as snake enclosures. I'm looking to do the same for my Port Mac and probably Coastal as well (both are around 6 feet long). Ive seen some good pics on here; 2 questions though: Can anyone recommend a good brand (have you had experience with it)? What...
  9. T

    Lizard Chosen - Breeders?

    Hi guys So it's been a couple of months now since we started decking out the tank and we've decided on getting an Ackie (after much deliberation, considering the enclosure, environment, etc.). Now comes the part of tracking one down... From what I can gather, ackies become available around...
  10. clairmont

    Trip to Buchan & Merimbula

    We went to Merimbula for a week & stopped at Buchan for two days on the way. Such beautiful country up that way & SO much wildlife! Here are a few wild animals we saw.. Buchan Water dragon also saw a lace monitor, roos, wallabies, koalas, a mother wombat & her baby, possums, lyrebirds & heaps...
  11. Monitors_R_Us

    Lace Monitor

    Wanting to buy a lace monitor, preferably 2-7 months of age and is located within Sydney, Newcastle or the Central Coast.
  12. Bananapeel

    Lizard Choice

    Hi guys, Planning on getting a second reptile. Actually, let me rephrase that. I have convinced my parents to let me get a Woma, i have saved the money required plus more and have done all the relevant research (although there is always more to learn). I do however go away next year and decided...
  13. D

    sand monitor not eating ?

    Hey guys Got my sand (gouldii) monitor yesterday and doesn't seem to be eating anything. Put some crickets and a small mouse in the viv but doesnt seem interested. Don't know if I'm just being paranoid or not. She (as we believe) has been moved enclosures and is probably still settling in...
  14. H

    stolen python

    hey guys just wondering if people around the hunter area could keep an eye and an ear out for an olive python that was stolen from my house last sunday in the kurri kurri area shes about 3 years old round about 8 feet long and obviously who ever took it knew what they were looking for because...
  15. G

    lacie question

    hey everyone. ok, so to own a lacie u have to have a class 2, and their is criteria for that etc etc etc. i know u have to have owned a monitor before that, as they are hard to keep or whatever. my mates son has 2 lacies, a normal and a bells, both at 30cm. he doesnt have the class 2, and i have...
  16. Renenet

    Monitor ID, Cairns

    Hi, This is a monitor I saw today on the JCU Cairns campus. He or she was wandering through the undergrowth in a patch of bush, then startled a few students as he crossed a footpath to reach another patch of bush. Another relevant point: he was shedding on the top half of his body. You might...
  17. A

    Reptile Auctions Check it out!

    Be sure to check out our Facebook page for our regular auctions. All good herps have been offered. Last three have been an Albino Darwin, Golden Tree Snake and a striped Carpet Python. Lace Monitor is currently being auctioned and ends tomorrow night. http://www.facebook.com/AMAZINGAMAZONSHOP
  18. V

    Varanus varius (Lace Monitor) Information for Europeans

    Hello, My name is Nathalie and I am from Germany. I have registered in this forum to get information from you about Lacies. * My English is not so good. I hope you understand me;) * I've read a lot of books on Varanus varius. But as these animals are very rare outside of Australia there...
  19. D

    heath/ rosenberg monitor infomation

    Hi guys I'm still in the dilemma of what type of monitor to buy. I have been doing a fair bit of research about a few breeds, goulds, laceys, mertens, yellow spotted etc but haven't been able to find much infomation on the Heath monitor. Few questions What type of enclosure setup is...
  20. J

    lace monitor locality

    just got 2 hatchie lace monitors, can someone tell me what locality they would be from, i think the pet shop said that they might be south australian lacies but i just wanted to see what ya'll think. here is a photo of one of them, sorry about the poor photo quality. the main feature i am...
  21. H

    Can you buy beardie eggs?

    I saw a post on facebok, someone is wanting too sell about 30 beardie eggs. Can you legally buy them? If so, what is a good price? How do you go about it? What do you put on the licence form? Do you candle them before you buy them or is that the risk you take? Thanks guys
  22. A

    First time Lizard..

    Hey all, I'm looking at getting a lizard. I have done a little research and the central bearded dragon sounds like a good lizard to start with. What are your thoughts on this? Remember I'm new to lizards and just starting out. Cheers Tom
  23. saximus

    New Addition :D

    Just picked up this little guy from Crocdoc. He's a super nice guy and he has gorgeous animals. Lacies are/were number one on my wish list so I'm very happy at the moment :)
  24. S

    lace monitor noob

    hi guys im looking at getting a lace monitor but i need to know everything first anything i should know about them befor i get one also im looking at ideas for a enclosure an wee to get my lace monitor from in melbourne any ideeas???
  25. J

    Female lace monitor

    Looking for a female lace monitor to pair up with the male I already have. Any information on how/where to obtain one will be appreciated.
  26. rumpig

    lace monitor

    looking for a cheap lace monitor smaller the beater gold coast perfured ... text me on 0403-116-570 or send me a pm and ill get back you asap ...
  27. J

    Lace monitor hatchlings

    Hey guys and girls, My 2011 clutch of lace monitors have finely started hatching after 236 days :) Pics show the parents, both about 5 years old now. The male is the cleaner one at the top of the pic. They both just came out of hibernation so I will try and get some updated pics sometime soon...
  28. J

    Hunting for lacies

    I'm real keen on getting a lace monitor next weekend but I don't know where to start looking. I'm going to Melbourne and hopefully amazing amazon or someone are selling some? Would any one know where to find one. Roughly 2 years old. Anyone know of some breeders perhaps? Thanks in advance, Jules
  29. Womagaunt

    Show us your EVERYTHING!!! :)

    Post a pic of your pet reptile or amphibian and their enclosure with a brief description :p This is my 8 month old woma got him a few days ago very cute!!! :D
  30. J

    Lace monitor outside

    I want to get a big lacy to put in my outdoor enclosure but I live in ballarat and I'm worried about the tempratures in winter which can get very cold. Is there any thing I can do to keep him warm in the winter? I was thinking of making a large insulated box to submerge half underground for him...
  31. E

    Monitor poll

    whats your favourite monitor? i wanna know cause im researching about monitors
  32. J

    Lace monitor hatchlings

    Very interested in purchasing a lace monitor hatchling. Please pm if you have any available. Willing to pay for freight.
  33. P

    Aussie Monitors

    Following on from my thread on Aussie Snakes which can be seen here - http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/field-herping-reptile-studies-5373/aussie-snakes-190769/ - I thought I'd put up a thread on some of the monitor lizards that I have also encountered on my herping travels. I haven't seen a...
  34. S

    Pics from the GC Expo

    Some pics we took today enjoy. The yellow RPM are from Neville (the devil) Just outstanding
  35. RSPcrazy

    Lace monitor chasing a light (video)

    I just got my lace monitor Snickers on video chasing a light reflection in his enclosure. My fiancée and I found it very amusing and thought we should share it with everyone. Snickers having a kitten moment with a light - YouTube P.s. theirs a moment in the video where he opens his mouth and a...
  36. Frozenmouse

    Breeding snakes just because

    Just wondering what peoples thoughts are on people breeding things like normal coastals or darwin carpets or low quality honey/brown jungles, standard beardies ect I see for sale adds bumped for three or four pages until they are nearly given away. Is there any point no one will pay anything...
  37. Jason.s

    Aquariums and Fish

    I started this thread so other people wouldn't get upset obout us changing the subject so if you want to talk about fish or show your setups this is the place. :D
  38. sk17zn

    Yay

    So I got home today from work to find my class two license has been approved. Wasn't sure if it had been or not as I sent it in over 2 months ago but got my license today. Now to look for a baby lace monitor to buy, just kind of excited. :)
  39. R

    Reptile 3d rock background

    Hey guys, I'm currently in the process of building two good size enclosures around 8 ft wide by around 3ft high. I want to make it look the goods and was wondering if there is anyone around that will cut one do one to size for my enclosure when it is ready. Something similar to this...
  40. C

    buying a crocodile

    hello i have just gotten my advanced wildlife licence i wanna purchase a salt water crocodile my friend has a freshy he got it from crocodylus they want 500 for freshys and salties was wondering if there is any where else cheaper
  41. someday

    monitor question

    hey there, im thinking about buying a bells phase lace monitor "juvenile" but am not sure how old a juvenile is as i have never used "hatchling,juvenile and yearling" to describe age im thinking its under 6months? can i get your info please and thank you;) thanks
  42. B

    Show us your outdoor aviarys/enclosures, snakes or lizards....

    Hey boys and girls , I'm keen to set up an aviary for my male adult coastal I'm going to set up an aviary during winter and introduce him to it in spring not sure if I'm going to build or buy an aviary to set up but something around 2mtr wide x 1.5mtr deep x 2mtr high. Future plans also include...
  43. R

    How did you get over the fear of.......

    How did you get over the fear of being bitten? I love snakes, I enjoy handling them but removing them from there enclosures where initially there more defensive always makes me nervous. Its not the bite I fear more the jump I get when they strike. I dont want to use gloves anymore or a hook just...
  44. serpenttongue

    Show us your crappy, drab, scarred, faded, missing-limbed, rehabilitated, old herps

    Please :)
  45. I

    Lacie painting

    My fellow snake relocationer is very multi-talented (at least compared to me) and she recently completed this oil painting based on my Lace monitor "Sidney" for me. I'm chuffed and thought I'd share.
  46. N

    lace monitor

    What licensing do you need for a lace monitor. can you keep one on a standard recreational wildlife licence? Thanks Nathan
  47. Kitah

    'fake rock' DIY thread- wall, hide and platform

    This is my third attempt at making fake 'rocks.' these are for a 3ft long x 2ft deep x 2ft high enclosure, which will eventually hold a windorah stimmy. Its a three piece 'set' - rock wall, a hide, and a platform that I may use for feeding etc. To fill the gaps on the floor I'm planning to use...
  48. C

    Begginer Snakes

    Hey guys I was wandering what you guys thought was the best begginer snake, I've been looking at a woma but i want to here your thoughts
  49. C

    Geko's or Blue Tongues

    Hey guys Im trying to decide weather to get a Geko or a Blue Tongue
  50. F

    Ladies with their snake pics

    When i mention to people we have a female snake catcher they always seem surprised, little do they know woman handle snakes better than most of the men!! Would like to see some pics of lovely ladies holding their snakes, heres a friend of mine holding my Coastal "fluffy"
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