Monitors

Hey everybody, Am looking into getting a monitor.

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

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.

 

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

 

your to fast for me indicus,love the spotted tree,very nice collection u have

 

hehe...sorry Richard;
I agree mate; the spotted's are quite nice

 

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.
Does anyone know anyone that breeds V scalaris?
Also any tips and info would be great
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

 

and hodges,in your area lacies would be your best bet,not small though

 

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

 

Correct mate.

 

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.

 

scalaris around 60cms

 

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.

 

wait i say go big get a prenti or a komodo then you can scare the nabours

 

Lol certainly would make a good "guard dog"

 

BUMP

Anyone know anyone that breeds or has any Varanus Acanthurus?
Please PM me.

Thanks Brett...

 

hit up Aslan
herd he's trying to breed this season

Cheers
Camo...