Lace Monitors

[yewherper]

hi,
I was wondering if anyone had a care sheet on lace monitors. Like for how big they are when you can purchase them, how big a set up should be, how often do i need to feed them, substrate etc.
I am only 16 so i have to wait at least 2 years before i can get my class 2, i understand they take a long time to tame and for them to get use to being handle and let out. Also that they can cause alot of damage if they bite or sratch. i was thining that maybe starting off with a smaller type of monitor like a ridge tailed monior or a spencers monitor, would that be a good idea?
Thanks

 

[serpenttongue]

Yes, it's always best to get some experience with smaller (safer!) monitors before obtaining one of the bigger species.

If you do a search on lace monitors here on APS then you should come across some information regarding their captive care.

Crocdoc is the most respected lace monitor breeder. I believe he provides an indepth care sheet with any hatchling lace monitor purchased from him. If you are still serious about lacies in two years time then I suggested you contact him.

 

[Dave]

Spencers are still a medium sized monitor.. there body length can get as big as a average lacie just that there tail is short. And they require class 2 in NSW I think.

 

[yewherper]

I have heard alot about crocdoc and watched his vids on youtube. i believe they are great creatures and i want to have some experince b4 i get 1, so i stuff up and make it agressive or anything bad can happen to it, animal first i say.

 

[Dave]

If you wanted something bigger then a ackie you could try a sand monitor? They are class one but not sure what they are like to keep. I can't think of his name but search the monitor thread there is a bloke who has kept sandies and olives for a while and he could help you out

 

[serpenttongue]

so i stuff up and make it agressive or anything bad can happen to it,

You mean "So you DON'T stuff up and make it aggressive...." right?

You just need to play by the monitors rules.

I suggest you read over crocdocs posts on here.

 

[yewherper]

yeah, i DON'T want to stuff up and put the animal at risk because of me. thanks dave i am actuall thinking of getting a sand monitor. by any chance would you no how much a sand monitor would cost?

 

[Dave]

I think they are around the same as a spencer. $300-$400 you could try and pm Twenty B (I think his name is) He just got some sand monitor hatchies a month or two ago and he could give you the name of the breeder. (He is in NSW I think) and if you search Sand monitor you will find some threads from Reptilian66 which might be useful

 

[yewherper]

ok thanks, i might have to wait until next year to get some, parents say i got enough this year already.

 

[PhilK]

Go ackies mate... Tonnes and tonnes of personality, beautiful looking critters and a bit more manageable. I have 2 at the moment and am in love with them.. will upgrade to bigger monitors one day though, hopefully