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  1. A

    WANTED: Pygmy Mulga Monitor / Gillen's Monitor

    Scientific Name Varanus gilleni Common Name Pygmy Mulga Age Younger the better Quantity 1 Bred Captive Bred Location Adelaide Contact Details [email protected]
  2. Imported_tuatara

    looking for small monitors or water skinks

    looking for juvenile dwarf monitors/water skinks, must be under a year old for the dwarf monitors and under 6 months old for the water skink, will pay good money for certain animals, eg gilleni, brevicauda, storri, etc.
  3. Operation-Goanna

    Small Monitors?

    For the last yr or so I've been into monitors, and because of the lack of space I can't get a V.indicus or really anything 2 ft+ so i've made a list of monitors. Black headed monitor (small subspecies) Ridge tailed/acky monitor Pygmy mulga/stripe tailed monitor Short tailed monitor. I live in...
  4. R

    Time for a new lizard/monitor

    Hello everyone, I'm still relatively new to the reptile scene (I got my first blue tongue 6 months ago) and so far we are getting along great, I've found out his "personality" and what he likes and dislikes and it's all running smooth. So now I want to get another reptile, something relatively...
  5. GBWhite

    How many species of Death Adders are there?

    http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/blogs/wild-journey/2016/05/multiplying-death-adders
  6. BredliFreak

    What have you been bitten by?

    What have you been bitten by? Categories apply Skink: Small skinks (i.e eulamprus, saproscincus pseudemoia lampropholis). Blueys have tried (inlcuding pet one), haven't been bitten yet and am very paranoid lol Dragon: Many jackies Geckos/pygopods: Christinus marmoratus, once Monitors: none...
  7. P

    Monitor

    Does anyone know who I can contact regarding purchasing a Pygmy Mulga Monitor or Ridge Tail Monitor. After a hatchling for my 12 son.
  8. N

    Small monitors?

    Ackies monitors? Hey everyone, for the last couple of years I was interested in monitors, one of the main things that stopped me from getting a monitor was their size. Right now and for at least the next couple of years I won't be able to take care of big reptiles. However, in a reptile expo...
  9. J.Lane

    Female Gillens monitor

    Looking for a female Gillens/pygmy mulga monitor under 3 years of age. interstate is ok if you are prepared to ship. thanks.
  10. Trogdor

    Varanus Brevicauda and other small monitors!

    Hey guys, Just wondering if you know of or can make a table showing monitors and their sizes, Even better if you have any monitors show them off and tell us a bit about them, would be greatly appreciated. Looking at getting one in a few years, but i would like to read a lot about them first...
  11. S

    Baby Pygmy Mulga Monitors

    As yet unhatched Pygmy Mulga Monitors - $250 each. Species Common Name Age Length Quantity Available Bred By General Description Location Willing to Freight? Contact Details License Number (Required for NSW and SA Sellers) Other...
  12. I

    Varanus caudolineatus, anyone keep or have kept input.

    Hi, Been reading up on these guys and from what iv found they have been observed in the wild to be more arboreal in nature than gilleni and inhabit almost the same type of environment yet NSW NPWS have deemed them to not be a climbing monitor on their COD. Although Dr Danny Browns book (aus...
  13. T

    4ft Enclosure

    Hi guys, I am going to build a 4ft 3 bank enclosures and keep 2-3 Pygmy Beardies in one, 3 Jackys in another and then I'll have one spare. What lizard do you guys think would be suitable to keep in a 4x2x2ft enclosure? I want something different (not beardy or bluey) and am not the biggest fan...
  14. Connor_yzfR1

    New member and a few questions.

    Hello and greeting fellows reptile lovers and enthusiasts (: Connor here, I've owned reptiles for a few years now and love them. I currently have two bearded dragons and a diamond python, I'm sure in time I will create some threads with some pictures for you all to get to know my animals (: But...
  15. 1

    G'day and what may this be

    G'day from Cairns. New to this. Mainly here for advice and to learn. I suspect I know what this in the picture may be but I am not sure. Anybody willing to try? Thanx.
  16. sigridshurte

    pygmy mulga monitor

    Scientific Name Varanus gilleni Common Name pygmy mulga monitor Age unknown ? about 4 years i think Size 30cm Quantity Available x2 Bred By unknown General Description hi guys i have a pair of pygmy mulga monitors for sale, unconfirmedsex of animals, have...
  17. GeckPhotographer

    Herp pics (warning - pic rich!)

    So this thread is composed of a bunch of reptile pics I've taken since back in October, through to now over a couple different trips. First off was a short night up around Newcastle with a couple of friends. This Rough-scale was one of the few snakes out on the road. Tropidechis carinatus...
  18. J

    can a lizard fit in this enclosure?

    I have an enclosure that is 135CM long / 80cm high / 30cm deep. Because it is so shallow I was wondering if it is useless. I would like to put any type of dragon or monitor in it except a bearded dragon. No geckos. Have I got a dud enclosure?
  19. S

    Pygmy Mulga Monitor question???

    My Pygmy Mulga Monitors have just laid eggs in their breeding box . . . the question is if I let the young hatch out in the main enclosure will the other 3 adults eat them? (I have run out of enclosure room).
  20. D

    Southern Australia Herping

    So, I just did a small trip to SA, I don't like using names, so I'll reintroduce you to the Driver and the Twin. Who were first seen here. http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/field-herping-reptile-studies-5373/herping-2012-a-199803/ The Driver and I landed in Adelaide late Thursday afternoon...
  21. X

    Spare bay enclosure.

    Hi , I have a spare bay enclosure. What would be suitable to put in it ? It is 1.8m Long , 60cm H , 60cm W For it's life time.
  22. 007_lizards

    Wanted Varanus Gilleni

    Looking for a couple of hatchie/juvenile gillen monitors. PM me if you have any or contact details of someone who may be able to help.
  23. GeckPhotographer

    Herping SA: Pernatty and the Peninsula

    So a couple of weeks back, I was sitting around bored. I don't like sitting around bored. Fortunately for me one of my friends wasn't sitting around bored, he was hatching plans to go herping in SA. Booking my ticket a couple days in advance I flew to South Australia ready to see some geckos...
  24. M

    small monitors??

    are there any other small types of monitors other then Pygmy Mulga monitors, striped tailed monitors, short tailed monitors, rusty desert monitors and storr's monitors?? that would also be good for a first time monitor owner??
  25. DanielM

    Pygmy mulga monitor

    Does anybody have any keeping information about these type of Monitors? I was just wondering about them because I was thinking about getting one sometime in my life time haha So yeah, I was just wondering about them. Are they easy to keep? Are they cheap to keep? Thanks :)
  26. Sparky85

    What lizard should i get?

    Hey peeps, So im looking to add to my herp family with a couple lizards, just im not really sure on what i would like to get? I have always liked monitors, but i think that i dont quite have the room to accomodate a large lizard like that. I have been thinking maybe angle headed dragons...
  27. Reptiles4me

    Monitor vs monitor

    Hi guys I was just wondering which is better as a pet or that sort of thing a "ridge tail monitor" or a "black headed monitor".
  28. N

    Suggestions for species

    Hi there, I am starting out as a pet reptile keeper. After doing a bit of basic research a picked up an fish tank and stand that I can easily be modified into a herpetarium. The dimensions are L 61cm W 31cm H 31cm. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a species (any reptile just not...
  29. Bananapeel

    Lizard Choice

    Hi guys, Planning on getting a second reptile. Actually, let me rephrase that. I have convinced my parents to let me get a Woma, i have saved the money required plus more and have done all the relevant research (although there is always more to learn). I do however go away next year and decided...
  30. Basssman

    Pygmy Mulga Monitor Pair

    Beautiful 3yr old pair of gillens monitors successfully bred last season and female could be gravid again as i witnessed matings over the weekend. eat great on crickets and woodies. very regretful sale only selling due to moving house please pm me or contact me on 0415105834 for more info...
  31. P

    Pygmy Mulga Monitors setup help

    hey guys , so ive decided on getting a Pygmy Mulga Monitor this season and would just like to get some opinions on tank setup. i have a 6ft tank which ill be doing a custom background and hides etc my main question is to do with heating, i understand they need quite a hot basking area 50-60c...
  32. P

    Pygmy Mulga Monitor hatchies.

    hey guys,ive been dong alot of research lately of the next addition to the family and have decided on a Pygmy Mulga Monitor. im just looking for somebody who will be having hatchlings this season, and roughly how much to expect to pay for one. im located in wollongong and can travel around syd ...
  33. P

    Aussie Monitors

    Following on from my thread on Aussie Snakes which can be seen here - http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/field-herping-reptile-studies-5373/aussie-snakes-190769/ - I thought I'd put up a thread on some of the monitor lizards that I have also encountered on my herping travels. I haven't seen a...
  34. GeckPhotographer

    Wanted Varanus gilleni female

    Would like a female Gillens or 2. Preferably local to Newcastle/Central Coast NSW. Or if you are willing to courier or freight, (NSW now has instant import licenses). Don't mind age as long as it's relatively well known as a female. PM or email [email protected] if you can help, or...
  35. J

    top 5 smallest monitors

    could someone help me make a list of the top 5 smallest monitors and there sizes. a picture included would be great. number one being the smallest and 5 bigger. for example; 1. varanus brevicauda average total length - 20cm (just guessing here) habitat - ground dwelling, desert, picture-...
  36. D

    Pygmy Mulga Monitor

    After 2 gillens monitors, preferably under 1 year old
  37. D

    Best Monitor For A Beginner?

    Im looking into getting a monitor and just wanted to know which is the best for beginner, ive had lizards in the past but never a monitor.
  38. BigRed

    Pygmy Mulga Monitor Help??

    Hi all, I recently picked up some 3 month old Pygmy Mulga Monitors. They are amazing, always exploring their enclosure from top to bottom. :) Does anyone know how to sex them? Can they be sexed at this age or do i need to wait til they are 12 months old? Cheers
  39. BigRed

    Pygmy Mulga Monitors

    I'm looking for Pygmy Mulga Monitors. The main thing i want is an adult breeding pair, but also interested in single adults and juveniles. I am not on this site too often so please email [email protected] or text 0435 207 230
  40. Reptilefreak95

    This is REALLY annoying!!!

    ok, so my 2 year old darwin all of a sudden hates all of his food and WON'T EAT and more so, whenever he does eat, he doesnt strike! X( its annoying and frustrating cuz nearly all my food goes to waste! Does anybody know how i can get him to eat and strike his food???? any help would be...
  41. SLACkra

    3 Varanus gilleni

    Scientific Name Varanus gilleni Common Name Pygmy Mulga Monitor Age over 1 year old Length around 30cm total length Number 3 bred by 2 by Robert Porter, 1 by Vadnappa General Description 3 healthy little gilleni. Unsure about sexes, maybe 2 males 1 female. All...
  42. snake_freak

    Pygmy mulga monitors

    Scientific Name Varanus gilleni Common Name Pygmy Mulga Monitors Age 2 months Size Hatchling size Quantity Available 5 Bred By Me General Description Feeding on roaches and crickets. Location Gawler Willing to Freight? Yes, AAE at buyers expense but...
  43. G

    Bucket List............What is on your wish list??

    On my Bucket list is an Olive............ held one a Manly Aquarium once and it was huge....addicted from then on to Olives.....now just need to get the kids to move out so I can convert a room or two.
  44. noah2112

    What snake to get next?

    Hey :) I've had plenty of snakes... I've had bredlis,coastals,spotteds,waters,womas etc but I'm now looking into getting something more interesting? Any ideas? Was thinking of bts? Cheers
  45. monitor-mania

    Pygmy Mulga Monitors

    Scientific Name Varanus Gilleni Common Name Pygmy Mulga Monitor Age Approx. 3 mths Size Approx. 15 - 18cms from tip on tail to tip of nose. Quantity Available 3 Bred By Me General Description 3 baby monitors, all eating well on crickets and woodies. Great pet, fun to watch...
  46. petesmith81

    Varanus Gilleni

    Young Female (prefered) Varanus gilleni required would prefer Vic seller
  47. GreggMadden

    Varanus gilleni vid...

    Watch the tug-o-war part... LOL YouTube - ‪Gravid Varanus gilleni‬‏
  48. GreggMadden

    Vid of my favorite dwarf varanid....

    Enjoy... YouTube - ‪Gravid Varanus gilleni‬‏
  49. Tolly

    Target training monitors

    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...
  50. hrafna

    heads up for the penrith expo!

    just wondering if anyone would be interested in divulging what they may be selling at the penrith expo on the 15th? just want a heads up as to how much money i should be bringing with me! thanks.
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