Sandy pit

[jinin]

haha sure... ill just grab the camera. brb

 

[reptilefan95]

Nice how does he handle?

 

[jinin]

Aghh, not too well at the moment, apparently you need to let them settle in for 18mnths then start handling.

 

[reptilefan95]

So hes Varanus Gouldi gouldi right?

 

[jinin]

pics up:

 

[reptilefan95]

wow hes very nice, sorry to be a bother but have you got any pictures of the enclosure, and what are the dimensions of it?

 

[jinin]

Yep, its 5x2x2, its still biggish, but i want him out, i mean...i wouldnt wanna live in my room for a long period of time... hes probably due for the upgrade in a few months thats why i want him in ASAP. But at the moment that tank isnt too small or too big, just want to make sure hes having a good life haha.

 

[reptilefan95]

Fair enough, i want to get a larger monitor like a sand monitor or a tristis

 

[jinin]

Yeah, they are pretty sweet. if you want a big one go for a Sand Monitor because BlackHeadeds only get to about 80cm.

 

[reptilefan95]

If you dont mind me asking what did you pay for yours? And whats the average cost for a Tristis? I think i like the tristis better because they are more aboreal, so i can setup a nice 4 by 3 by 4 for then?

 

[Karly]

Looking good!
Very healthy happy (and spoilt) little monitor

 

[TWENTY B]

lookin good Jin.

 

[jinin]

thanks guys, RepFan: i bought mine for $400(Inc. Freight) From URS. The lady who i rang said it was a Desert Sand Monitor (V.G. Flavirufus) But it turns out its not....
Tristis go for about the same: any where between $300-400 for Juvies.

 

[reptilefan95]

Cheers mate, so what are Gouldi?

 

[jinin]

Varanids or Varanidae are 'Monitor Lizards'.
Gouldii Gouldii are Sand Monitor and Gouldii Flavirufus are Desert Sand Monitors they are sub-species which the Desert form have nicer colours and patening, also the Desert Form on average grow to about 1.2m whereas the Gouldii Gouldii Grow to an average of 1.4-1.6m (Some have been know to reach 1.8m). Gouldii Flavirufus are mainly found in Central Australia, Gouldii Gouldii are found in most areas of Australia and are wide-spread across the land, therefore can withstand lower temperatures. Another difference between the two is that G. Flavirufus are harder to obtain than Gouldii Gouldii.