Perentie

[Ricko]

Just saw an ad for a perentie on the herptrader and its 8 months old and they want $5000. Just wandering if anyone on this site has one? Also if people in other states are allowed to keep them as im pretty sure you can not have them where im from(vic).

Cheers Rick

 

[basketcase]

just saw it.

my first reaction was holy sheeeeeeet. imo thats worth the 5k rather than a GP

i think the bloke at snakesnt has one... it was posted on here a while back

 

[peterescue]

I think I ate one once.

 

[bigguy]

They are bred most years by a breeder in Central Qld. I am sure that hatchlings sell for $3000ea. I think its a bit steep to add $2000 for 8 months growth I find it hard to believe it costed that much for maybe 6 months care in food and maintainance

 

[Ricko]

do you keep perentie's Bob? are you allowed to keep them in nsw? and i have also seen them for about $3000 a while ago on the herptrader. dont think i would like to get in the way of an adult perentie that is hungry.

 

[Simon_Archibald]

Bob,
I remember you telling me in a PM about that guy - I did see on Herptrader within the past year a guy who was selling hatchies for $4000. I think $5000 is steep for 8mths aswell. For an adult, I think that's a fair price, but not a juvie.

Simon Archibald

 

[Simon_Archibald]

Ricko,
Yes we can keep them here in NSW - they are a Class 2 licence animal. Meaning, you need 2 years keeping experience (as a guideline), 2 references and must be over 18 yrs old.

Simon Archibald

 

[moosenoose]

MY WALLET IS CRYING WITH PAIN

 

[Guest]

Id keep a perentie over a GTP anyday...at least perenties move

 

[bigguy]

Ricko,

No I do not keep them. I value my fingers to much for that :shock:

 

[NCHERPS]

There's a adult Spencers monitor on RDU for $7000!!
Is that expensive?? Sounds alot.
http://www.reptilesdownunder.com/ahc/search.php

 

[ad]

Do Perenties develop colour as they mature?

Neil, it must be a typo $700 sounds good for an adult spencers.

 

[Tommo]

they are born brightly coloured, but fades as they age

 

[ether]

Hey,
Can someone explain why perenties are so special and expensive. I have never heard of the before? Are they hard to breed or something?

Regards Ether

 

[ad]

Thanks Tommo,
thats what I thought, like a lot of monitors really.

 

[Tommo]

not to many people breed them and only experienced keepers could keep such a large lizard. most monitors are expensive.

 

[zoe]

they are a Class 2 licence animal. Meaning, you need 2 years keeping experience (as a guideline), 2 references and must be over 18 yrs old

sheesh all you need in vic to get an advanced licence is money :?

 

[Simon_Archibald]

Zoe,
They also hit you for an increased licence fee here aswell.

Simon Archibald

 

[regenold]

how big do perenties get?

 

[Bryony]

any pics of these Perenties?