Goannas are a Man's Best Friend

[peterjohnson64]

You see lots fo threads where people ask "what is the best first snake" or "what is the best first lizard". Many replies are from people who have one or two of a particular species and give advice as to the character fo that species in general.

so....... following on from that I have worked out (from my own experience with three of them) that Lace Monitors are the ideal first lizards because they have wonderful temperaments, eat well, dont get bothered by cats and never bite. I highly recommend them.

 

[andyh]

Geez thats great to see, the only time mine does that is when he wants to bite your face off!!!

 

[thenicewitch]

Great pics Pete! I will have to come around for a cuddle (from the lizard). I will remember this thread when the next person asks me- "What is the best first lizard for my 10 year old?"
Wendy

 

[peterjohnson64]

(from the lizard).

Damn It!!!

 

[FROGGIESrCUTEo_O]

Very nice! Looks like they have a good enclosure if thats their behind you!

 

[serpenttongue]

Pete, are you able to do this with your other Lacies?

Also, do they remain calm during feeding?

 

[mckellar007]

awsome!! nice lacey! i cant wait to get mine!!! less then a month now!!!!!

 

[Sidonia]

Gorgeous monitor.

 

[cris]

For some reason i dont trust goannas near my neck, but it looks like you get along well

 

[Jason]

fantastic shot mate! wth out a dount one of the most amazing animals you could ever keep. i only hope mine turns out like that in the future.

here is a pic of the little one, 18 months old and about 2ft total length. not bitey or agressive, little easy spooked but will grow out of that.... after sitting at 40 for a few hours though bit to fast to handle. will def be getting more in the near future hopefully.... highly recomend them.

sorry its a bad pic

 

[bulionz]

Damn It!!!

your wife no about this lol

 

[peterjohnson64]

Nick, my other two are able to be handled but less likely to sit there for a photo. I can hand feed the big one OK and the Bells but the smaller male is ballistic with mice. Mince is fine. I will point out however that although I CAN hand feed them I dont. Dave Kirschner has many stitches as a result of a feeding response from his big male that is also a very tame lizard.

And no Justin, Patty doesn't frequent APS so I am OK.

 

[mysnakesau]

Awww Pete that is just too cute How gorgeous are those lizards of yours. I want one Oh, and that guy in the pic is a nice looking fellow too.

So Pete are you suggestion a lacy is a great first lizard?

I have ordered a spiny tailed monitor from a Coffs Harbour breeder. He has eggs in incubator due in about 3 weeks. I so can't wait

 

[ad]

hehehe Its not tame, its paralyzed with embarassment by being put on that Blues Jersey

Nice pics, a tame monitor is very cool
Cheers
Adam

 

[peterjohnson64]

Kath, this post has a lot of sarcasm in it. I see lots of threads asking for the best first snake and people reply saying theirs is the best because their individual pet is a good one. A Lacey is almost certainly the WORST first lizard to own (assuming we are never allowed to have Komodo Dragons in Aus) as you can see from the psots made by other people who own them. A persons experience with a small sample of a species is absolutley no indication of how that species will react on the whole.

 

[Kersten]

hehehe Its not tame, its paralyzed with embarassment by being put on that Blues Jersey

You got that right :lol:

I don't think I've ever seen a lacy that placid. Gorgeous critter (the monitor....don't you start with me boyo ).

 

[peterjohnson64]

Hi Gorgeous critter. Mum and dad are just as placid. I think Dave Kirschner must also selectively breed for temperament

 

[Kersten]

Lol, smartypants.

Shame we can't accurately predict future behaviour, I'd be happy to own them if I thought they'd be like that.

 

[peterjohnson64]

I believe there is a system for getting them like this. Bob Gleeson gets wild caught adult males that placid in days. I have three unrelated lacies and all are great.

 

[richardsc]

my bigger 2 can be just like that,but i still dont trust them fully,as if they think food they can snap,lol and a bite from a adult is something i wouldnt wish on my worst enemy,ouch