Monitors

[Driake]

Hey everybody, Am looking into getting a monitor.

Was wanting a smaller Species, That still looks awesome. (pics would be good)
Anyone have suggestions

Cheerz Brett.

 

[indicus]

Hi Brett,
Have you considered some of smaller terrestrial species; such as;
V.storr's, V acanthurus, etc
Or maybe some of the smaller arboreal species; such as;
V tristis, V scalaris or V gillians?
My suggestion is that you look through some books on monitors;
do some research; and see what you like the look of .
Those i've listed are bred in reasonable numbers these days;
and either would IMO; be suitable as a introduction to keeping monitors.

 

[richardsc]

i think out of the small ones u have a choice of 3 or four in nsw on basic licence,but anyways,i find them all awsome,similar in husbandry requirements,so which do u prefer,i think as a first ridge tails or gillens pygmy mulgas are a great first choice

 

[richardsc]

your to fast for me indicus,love the spotted tree,very nice collection u have

 

[indicus]

hehe...sorry Richard;
I agree mate; the spotted's are quite nice

 

[hodges]

Sorry for hi-jacking your thread but i just have a quick question, would you be able to build a pen outside for some monitor's down the bathurst region or would it be to cold for them ?,
cheers.

 

[Driake]

Thanks for the info indicus and richardsc.
Ive had a look into the V scalaris and think thats the one for me, Your spotted looks really nice indicus.
Does anyone know anyone that breeds V scalaris?
Also any tips and info would be great
Cheers Brett.

 

[pugsly]

mmm I know Troy Martin does, but not sure if he has any available yet..

can find him at The Reptile Shop in Narellan

 

[richardsc]

and hodges,in your area lacies would be your best bet,not small though

 

[grimbeny]

Do you have your class 2 licence for monitors becaus i beleive in NSW the only options you have on class1 are V.Acanthurus, V.Gilleni, V.Gouldii, V.Tristis

 

[pugsly]

Correct mate.

 

[Driake]

Do you have your class 2 licence for monitors becaus i beleive in NSW the only options you have on class1 are V.Acanthurus, V.Gilleni, V.Gouldii, V.Tristis

Well thats a buzz kill lol, looks like ill have to wait until next year when i turn 18 lol.

 

[Clairebear]

how big do the scalaris get though? i haven't seen that many around. but i haven't really been paying attention

 

[pugsly]

The size in the photo inny posted is an adult.

 

[richardsc]

scalaris around 60cms

 

[Driake]

Hey everyone, ive done some more invetigating and decided to go with a Varanus acanthurus.

Does anyone know anyone that breeds them?

Any pics, and tips on keeping these would be muchly appreciated.

Cheers Brett.

 

[lizard_lover]

wait i say go big get a prenti or a komodo then you can scare the nabours

 

[Driake]

wait i say go big get a prenti or a komodo then you can scare the nabours

Lol certainly would make a good "guard dog"

 

[Driake]

BUMP

Anyone know anyone that breeds or has any Varanus Acanthurus?
Please PM me.

Thanks Brett...

 

[Gecko_ProCs]

hit up Aslan
herd he's trying to breed this season

Cheers
Camo...