Pics of an old lace monitor

[serpenttongue]

As the title to this thread says, here's a few pics of one of my older lace monitors.

 

[serpenttongue]

Few more.

 

[Chris1]

wow, gorgeous lacey,.... that would weigh a bit, lol,..!!

how old is it and how old do they get?

 

[serpenttongue]

He's 34 years old. I'm not quite sure how old they get, but may reach 40 years??

Not sure of his weight, but he got heavy quick!

 

[Scleropages]

Wow I thought the get alot bigger than that don't they? He looks the same size as my spencers.

And how did you get such big veins in your arms!!

 

[serpenttongue]

Scleropages, yes he does seem short and stocky. I have younger males that are a lot bigger than him.

The veins come from lifting him.

 

[Scleropages]

Scleropages, yes he does seem short and stocky. I have younger males that are a lot bigger than him.

The veins come from lifting him.

haha Cool , can you handle him? or is he Just restrained because of his claws?

 

[serpenttongue]

He was a bit feisty when these pics were taken, for he had been sunning himself. He's reasonably handable. He'll occasionally turn at me with his mouth open.

 

[AUSHERP]

wow! how long have you had him? has he been captive for 34 years?

 

[$NaKe PiMp]

what a great specimen 34 years old,i had no doubt the could live that long but its exciting to see an actual account, i have a blue-tongue of similar vintage ive had since i was a kid.
How much does he weigh?

 

[serpenttongue]

Yes, he has been in captivity for 34 years. He was an ex-display animal. I've only had him for around 1.5 years, but have known him since the mid 1980's.

 

[serpenttongue]

Snake Pimp, I've never weighed him, but I'd say 5-6 kilos.

 

[moosenoose]

He looks delighted to see you

Great age for a big Lacie! Nice one!

 

[AUSHERP]

thats amazing...

 

[serpenttongue]

He looks delighted to see you

Well, I did grab him while he was basking! Poor boy.

 

[AUSHERP]

haha they do get a bit toey when theyre hot!!

 

[imported_Varanus]

Very nice Nick,

This is the one you referred to on another forum, I'm assuming, the one that came to you a bit overweight? Looking very lean (and mean) now; hopefully he has a few more years yet!

 

[serpenttongue]

Yes mate, this is the same monitor. I hadn't seen him in a few weeks, but today he came out.

 

[cement]

He's not that long but is a solid unit Nick.
34's a good innings!
cheers

 

[thals]

What an awesome animal Nick, 34 years young hey