Varanus Acanthurus

[Chrisreptile]

hey, im interested in getting some ackies, and i just wanted to get a bit more info on them.
i really like the patterns and colours of the W.A red form, Varanus Acanthurus Acanthurus.
how much would a young one of these cost compared to the yellow form?

what is the best method of housing them? pics would be great.

cheers chris

 

[Chrisreptile]

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[nook171]

sandfire ackies go for around $180-$200 mark last time iv seen them advertised

 

[Paul Atkinson]

Mark Wiltshire has some for sale in Melbourne, they are on Petlink and were listed yesterday. He is asking $250 each. I bought three from him 2 months ago and highly recommend him. He airfreighted them to Sydney for me and they arrived in perfect condition. I am in the process of organising another import licence as I am buying two more from him. They are very good looking WA Sandfire Ackies.
Hope this helps,
Paul.

 

[Paul Atkinson]

WA Sandfire Ackie pics.

Here are some recent photos to let you see what I bought from Mark Wiltshire. They will give you an idea of what to expect. I am sure he will have photos of his own if you request them.
Paul.

 

[ollieham]

awsum pics paul

 

[scooby]

A good specimen can go up to $500. True sandfires can be hard to get. A lot of people will just say they are to make a sale. Viewing of the parents helps a lot.

 

[Chrisreptile]

thanks for that paul, they look awesome.

 

[hornet]

what, people lieing to make a sale, never

 

[Chrisreptile]

what, people lieing to make a sale, never

LOL, would any1 do that. ive never heard of it *cough*

 

[dazza_wilto]

haha, is there really people out there that would do that to make a quick buck?? lol

 

[Magpie]

By the same token, you can get some very nice red ackies for a lot less simply because they are not "Sandfires".
Here's a pic of one of mine, the babies sold recently for $125 each, NOT Sandfire ackies though.

 

[grimbeny]

I bought thee hatchies from southern cross, a month or so back. Their not sand fires but ill post some pics of them and their enclosure. They are really really active, and have a really big appetite.

 

[stary boy]

This is one of the hatchies from magpies clutch...i believe thats the daddy above?? anyway hes cool

 

[hugsta]

Glad to see you bred yours mags, good on you. Cool little critters aren't they.

I have Mt Isa ackies and think they are one of the nicest forms around.........no, it's not a biased opinion. Will have to get some more pics of him and post them up. He s a stunning yellow and almost purple colour. I few people were quite amazed at his colouration when I removed him from his cage at the show and I managed to add another 2 people on to the waiting list for hatchies next year.

Cheers
Daz

 

[Chrisreptile]

what are the different forms?
i know: sandfires, mt isa's and yellow qld's.
and what do each of them look like?

in your opinion do you think that the sandfires are worth that extra$$?
and thanks for the pics and replys.

 

[Chrisreptile]

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[hugsta]

Not that I prefer mine over everyone else's, but I reckon Mt Isa's are the nicest. Here is a pic of my male.

Cheers
Daz

 

[stary boy]

do they settle down and handle cause mines crazy lol or are they only a look but dont touch pet?

 

[hugsta]

Mine are really placid, they happily walk up my arm and sit on my shoulder, not that I handle them much. They will settle down well in capitivity and IMO are the best of the small monitors.