Pygmy Mulga Monitor

[freddy]

Pygmy Mulga Monitor

ok a mate wants info on these fellas......hes 14 and had herps for a round 3 years.

Are these suitable for a first monitor?
What enclosure size would best house one?
are they easy to keep..feed...etc.??

:lol:

 

[MrSpike]

Pm sdaji he wrote that article ion reps aus mag on them.

 

[MrBredli]

And here is that article: http://www.vhs.com.au/pages/Pygmycare.html

 

[freddy]

thanks mate

 

[Sdaji]

MrBredli: that's an old outdated care sheet, it's basically a brief version of an old article I wrote (you're still most welcome to view it and I'm happy to email a copy to anyone interested). The article MrSpike is talking about is a new one in the latest edition of Reptiles Australia, which is much more comprehensive.

 

[cris]

One very notable and important aspect of their behaviour is the use of the basking spot, even at temperatures exceeding 750C. Temperatures this high are not considered to be necessary, a basking site temperature of 450C is probably sufficient, but given the alternative the goannas will choose a higher temperature and so it is provided.

Wow thats a bit hot isnt it :lol: