varanus gouldii

Hi all. Firstly i'd like to wish you all a happy holidays and safe new year. Next week i am moving interstate and my question is regarding the freighting of my Coastal Carpet Python, Rosie. I have the wooden box, the shredded paper and the cotton bag. The box has 2 barrel bolts to keep the lid...

hey guys iv just recently got a 6 month old sand monitor and iv noticed hes got like a slimy stuff coming out of hes mouth like it just clear saliva but slimey and also hes got a runny nose like snots coming out and when he sitting on hes rock its like he breathing out of hes mouth and he is...

Reptiles rescued from bedroom during NSW raid - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Reptiles rescued from bedroom during NSW raidUpdated December 06, 2011 09:50:15 Officials have seized nearly 50 native reptiles being held at a remote property in south-western New South Wales.A...

Scientific Name Varanus Gouldii Flavirufus Common Name Sand monitor Age 3wks - 6mths Size 20-50cm Quantity Available a few Bred By me General Description Sand monitors, Varanus Gouldii Flavirufus, these are a smaller form of V.Gouldii with males maxing out around...

Since arriving in Australia 4 months ago, I've had the chance to spend a lot of time herping in and around SE Queensland, and have been lucky enough to be shown some fantastic spots by a mate local to the area. Our time is coming to an end in this area, as we're heading north to Cairns for Xmas...

Hi guys was just wondering what you guys think the mimimum cage size would be for a adult olive, my hatchie is about to turn 1 and boys is she growing fast.

Hi all I am wondering what a good outdoor pit size for a sand monitor is ? maybe a pair. Thanks Also would they be alright in southeast QLD all year round outdoors.

Help please! I just found this python on the road he has been run over. Part of his insides are on the outside. He is still very much alive though and is still moving around quite well. I have rinsed the wound with some antiseptic solution, put a damp rag around it and wrapped it with a...

does anyone know what the laws are regarding the selling of reptile eggs that an animal you keep lays in Victoria thx

Hi all I have been reading a few old posts about keeping both these species and both crocdoc and serpent tounge have metioned that spencers monitors have a lesser arsenal of weaponary. But I don't quite understand could someone please explain the differences and pros and cons of each if you have...

Hi there. Yeah yeah another lacey thread, I know... But I need help so I do the right thing. I'm a 29yr old male, live in Melbourne and have been researching my next herp for about 12 months now. Initially looked at snakes, then dragons, and now think I've found my ideal, dream herp, a Lacie...

Scientific Name Tiliqua rugosa Common Name Goldfields Shingleback Lizard Age 2 Size Adult Quantity Available 2 Bred By Unknown General Description I'm putting out an expression of interest for my pair of goldfields shingle backs. They are about 2 years old and have a ferocious...

Iam On My Nsw R1 And Iam Just Wonder What Monitors Can I Keep I wont Something Big(ish) i wasd looking i dont wont a ackie what about sand monitor can u get them on R1 nsw ????/ thats for help if u help

Hey guys i just bought a yellow spotted monitor today. this is my first reptile and just wanna know abit more about it. Iv been told to grab him everyday for half an hour or so and he will be very tame. what i wanna know is at the moment i have terf but can i put him on sand or is he like...

Scientific Name Common Name sand monitors and ridge tailed monitors Age 1-2 months Quantity Available a few Bred By me General Description young varanus gouldii flavirufus $450ea 2 sand fire ridgetails $350pr Pm me for more details. will swap for gtp Location...

Hi all. I'm saving for my first monitor. I simply adore them! At this stage I'm looking at getting a hatchie ackie, but my true passion is larger species. Unfortunately, I'm in Melbourne, and it's bloody cold! Has anyone had experience keeping large(r) species like sand monitors or lacies...

Scientific Name Varanus gouldii Common Name Sand Monitor Age 5 years each Size adult size Quantity Available 1 breeding pair Bred By General Description Breeding pair of sand monitors, laid fertile eggs last season. Currently cooled for this breeding season. Selling for a friend...

Scientific Name Varanus Gouldii Flavirufus Common Name Desert Sand Monitor Age 18months Size 1.5ft apprx Quantity Available 1 Bred By General Description Male flavi, nice yellow colour and markings. Sheding atm, can see in pics and you can see the yellow markings where he has...

This is getting serious now I think, people are starting to look at me strange! In the space of about 3 weeks we will have acquired 3 new snakes (jungle, diamond and a md) as well as a new baby beardy. We are yet to pick up our MD, which should be this weekend I believe. After that, we really...

I thought i would just see what different kinds of 'babies' you all have...... In our home we have 2 dogs, (a staffy named Brocky & a maltese x shi tzu named Bruce) 3 cats, (Bella, Benny & Marli) 2 cockatiles, (Star & Thunder) 2 guinea pigs, (pebbles & bam bam) a desert scorpion, (aussie) a...

Hello everybody, I am thinking about getting a Sand Monitor and the enclosure i want to build is 6L x 5D x 3H ft. I was just wondering if this is big enough for a full grown Sand Monitor. Cheers, Matt

Scientific Name Varanus Gouldi Common Name Sand Monitor Age 4 years old Size 1.2 m Quantity Available 1 Bred By Roy Pails General Description For sale is my wonderful male Sand Monitor Location Melton - VIC Willing to Freight? Yes Contact Details 0448 822 857 License Number...

Hi am getting some monitors soon. V.gilleni. Would really love to see enclosures of monitors people have mostly just of the smaller species like Gillen's. Thanks in advance.

Not all lizards even though this is in the lizard forum but hey. The first shot is my fav. That's Jumanji my Stimmo, you can see his colour better in the other pic though . They are only some quick snaps from my iPhone. But I thought I would share them anyway rather than just tucking them away...

This is what lives in our backyard any ideas? We're in Port Hedland WA Crappy photo I know :(

G'day all, The reason I make this thread is that I am interested in how other Gouldii owners have faired in taming their monitors. I've owned mine now for around 7-8months and have done everything by the book when it comes to building their trust and eventually making them amendable to...

Hi just interested in seeing how everyone has their monitors enclosures .... I did a search but couldnt find much so hoping for some pix .... Please :)

Scientific Name varanus gouldii flavirufus Common Name dessert sand monitor Age 4 Sex male Size 80cm Quantity Available 1 Price 400 Bred By was told rick walker General Description nice male sandy handles ok doesent bite but likes to tail slap as they do eats...

Hey my names scott!, i stumbled accross this site while trolling the internet, and i have to say im quite happy i did! looks like a good community of python and herp enthusiasts :P, i myself own a coastal carpet python, a Blonde spotty, 3 blue tongues a bearded dragon, a turtle, and a sand...

Scientific Name Common Name sand goanna Age 1.5 Sex been told female Size Quantity Available 1 Price 300.00 ono Bred By General Description sand goanna eats well can be handled need to down size been told ot a female but would not say 100% need to sell...

came across this lizard months ago, printed out the photo and took it to our local National Parks people and they 'thought' it might have been a lace monitor? though have never seen one themselves so close to town, felt very lucky to have come across it while out and about rats, sorry about the...

Hi everyone I was just wondering how big these monitors get and their basic needs.;)

G'day, Im wanting to know if any of you that own monitors particularly medium to large ones, have tried or had any success with target food training? Ive seen this done in videos of zoo keepers and other private keepers. Also other than target training, are there any routines you use when...

Same rules as 'Guess'.

Talk about complete ********s, I received a call out this morning to please come out and remove a snake from an aged care facility. The snakes head was protruding up from a shower drainage grill and they wanted it gone. The idiot on the phone said he might pour boiling water on it but I said...

Hi all, Im after a young sandy in or around Sydney area or within a few hours drive. If its a bit older, preferably not too psycho :lol: PM me if you have one and ill arrange to come see it at a time that suits you.... Thanks, bECS

I used to know a bloke up here (sadly deceased) named Graham Gow. He claimed that bhp's were immune to the toxins of taipans, death adders, browns, etc. He felt that given the fact that current broad spectrum antivenines were as dangerous as the bite itself in many cases, someone should find...

Scientific Name Varanus Gouldii Flavirufus Common Name Desert Sand Monitor Age 8-9months Sex Unknown Length Appropriate Quantity Available 1 Price $450ono Bred By Sonia Dewdney General Description Beautiful Desert Sand Monitor that has come from one of the best...

Heres a few pictures of afew reptiles i saw from this weekend herping between Glenmorgan-St George and Dalby sertin spots in each aeras. Leaveing thursday afternoon heading stright to Glenmorgan to stay the night target species for the weekend brigalow Woma..to rub in Dans face lol, De vis...

looking for a female,or female desert sand goannas,gouldi flavirufus,would even buy a male /female pr if available,but must be 100 percent pure flavi,not a gouldi/flavi cross any help greatly appreciated thanks for your time richard

Really keen to get into monitors so if you have any hatchies or have any eggs cooking please PM me. I'd be happy to put down a deposit on anything that is due to hatch in the next couple of months. Willing to drive anywhere within an hour of the Hawkesbury. Cheers

Hi all, I've been out of the herping picture for a little while (young family and all) and a little out of touch with whats happening in the hobby. For everyone who knows me my real reptile interest is in monitor species - all up I've kept 9 species so far. There are the usual species all...

Hey guys, Just thought Id let everyone know Im in cairns, Ill update with before and after pics, Its hitting hard 10pm tonight, we should have 100km an hour winds in about 20 minutes, dw guys, herp room is all packed down, all enclosures tied down, so snakies are safe :P Keep yous...

Scientific Name V. gouldii Common Name Sand (goulds) monitor Age 1 year Sex m Size Good size Quantity Available 1 Price $350 Bred By Matt Bonnett General Description Nice coloured juvenile sand monitor, healthy and eats very well. Location Adelaide, SA...

Scientific Name Common Name Sand Goanna Age 1.5 yrs Sex possably female Size approx 2ft Quantity Available 1 Price 400.00 Bred By General Description Sand Goanna approx 2 feet from head to tip of the tail. She can be handled is calm beautiful animal we are moving...

Just thought I would post some pics I took today, As I am currently selling my collection due to interstate work commitments I thought I would collect as many pics as I can Here is a brief example, I am still working it out.

went to a friends place the other day and i wasnt sure what type of monitor this was. He said it was a Sand Monitor but it look exactly like my other friends yellow spotted monitor. Can anyone help with which one it is?

hi are there any breeders of the following(lace, rusty, yellow spotted, Mertens, or sand monitor?) just Pm me. i can pick up around sunny coast, gold coast and brisbane

hi are there any breeders of the following(lace, rusty, yellow spotted, Mertens, or sand monitor?). (Pythons, Yellow Diamond, hypo Bredli). iam making a threa A: because other people might be wanting the same answear and i might get more responses here. cheers harry P.S just pm me:) anyone

Hey Everyone. Just got back from the 5 day trip in the Goldfields. We ended up finding 25 different species in 5 days, on average 4-5 a day. Sand Monitor. We saw 4 of these monitors whiles driving into the Park. Dragons. All the Dragons we found were all new to me, so I am not 100% sure...