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Driake

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Hey everybody, Am looking into getting a monitor.

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

Cheerz Brett.
 
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.
 

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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
 
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.
 
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. :D
Does anyone know anyone that breeds V scalaris?
Also any tips and info would be great :D
Cheers Brett.
 
mmm I know Troy Martin does, but not sure if he has any available yet..

can find him at The Reptile Shop in Narellan
 
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
 
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.
 
how big do the scalaris get though? i haven't seen that many around. but i haven't really been paying attention
 
The size in the photo inny posted is an adult.
 
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.
 
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Anyone know anyone that breeds or has any Varanus Acanthurus?
Please PM me.

Thanks Brett...
 
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