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I decided some time ago that I was going to get out of monitors altogether, I did realise it would be a hard thing to do and that sooner or later I would crack under the pressure and have to get more.
It happened the other day when I saw this little Mertens Monitor and had to have it.
My boys named it Spottie.
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Hello :)
I often forget they start out so small, i think monitors look funny when they are young, so goofy looking :)
Just wondering what made you stop keeping monitors? did you bump your head or something?
 
LOL. Yeah it was something like that. Actually I wanted to narrow my field of interest if you like so I could concentrate on pythons but soon realised I like them too much.
 
Could we get some pics of Spottie's enclosure...long term I would love to pick up a Mertens and would love to see how you keep him...

Great looking little guy too :)
 
I will try and get some photo's but to be honest at present because of it's small size he is living in a 2 foot tank which is 2/3rds water and 1/3rd land with an overhanging branch. When he grows he will be going outside. We spends most of the time in the water and I have put some small fish in with him to hunt.
 
Cool, I remember you telling me that mertens where among the best monitors in your opinion. They are still on my 'to get list'.

Cute little fella isn't he?
 
Yeah they will always be my favourite and it is hard to believe it has been around 10 years since I last had one. He is very cute and should become very tame.

Cool, I remember you telling me that mertens where among the best monitors in your opinion. They are still on my 'to get list'.

Cute little fella isn't he?
 
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