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 #1821595


Sphynx22
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 Best first monitor

i built a tank that is 4 1/2 feet high, 3 1/2 feet wide, 2 1/2 feet deep what would be the best monitor to place in this enclosure for at least a year or two or until it grows out of it? i ideally want one that would be the most interactive and docile? please post pics of yours and give some information if possible. how much do the run as far as upkeep too?
08/06/08  12:22pm

 #1821639


Bsm
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   Message To: Sphynx22   In reference to Message Id: 1821595


 Best first monitor

Quote:

i built a tank that is 4 1/2 feet high, 3 1/2 feet wide, 2 1/2 feet deep what would be the best monitor to place in this enclosure for at least a year or two or until it grows out of it


if this is your first monitor go with some dwarfs because no monitor beside those will be able to live in that cage for even a year.

go with ackies, caudo/gilleni crosses , and a few others there gonna be easy to keep because of there size 14 in to 30 in and eat smaller food items like crickets, super worms, roaches, pinkies and small mice.
with almost all baby species you need to feed them every to every other day.

most other species get 3 to 6.5 feet and need large cages to properly cage them and they will cost you a a lot more then drafts

ps look though the forum you will be able to find any of your questions including other info you need on them
08/06/08  12:57pm

 #1821657


Sphynx22
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   Message To: Bsm   In reference to Message Id: 1821639


 Best first monitor

thanx bsm
08/06/08  01:22pm

 #1821963


Krusty
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   Message To: Sphynx22   In reference to Message Id: 1821657


 Best first monitor

And Ackies (Varanus acanthurus) are the least expensive and most readily available monitor out there that’s a dwarf. They also happen to be a blast to keep! Lots of personality and not too shy.
08/06/08  05:07pm

 #1822299


Xaaro291x
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   Message To: Krusty   In reference to Message Id: 1821963


 Best first monitor

would go with ackies or timors if you want them to be good in that cage for a year. I also think a savannah monitor is a good starter monitor if you have the time and money. The thing is if you buy an ackie they are 99% captive bred because its illegal to export them from austrelia. Thats the reason they are pretty expensive compared to a savannah monitor that only cost 15 dollars. A savannah monitor is going to get alot bigger and cost more in the long run but if you have the time and the right care they are a great monitor.I personally started with a savannah monitor because i had room for a large cage and wanted something in the 4 foot range. Dont go with something you cant handle yet even tho its hard sometimes. I really wanted a water but i knew i couldnt make a 12 foot cage in the house in at right now so sometime in like 5 years i will get one but for now ill just stick to my savannah
08/06/08  10:02pm

 #1832522


Thiefgarrett
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   Message To: Xaaro291x   In reference to Message Id: 1822299


 Best first monitor

There are also lots of V. tristis now here in Ont. Canada. I read price is half now compared to a few yrs. ago. I like the V. tristis tristis personally. But still, tristis is double the price compared to an ackie.



08/16/08  12:30am

 #1832629


Mxracer
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   Message To: Thiefgarrett   In reference to Message Id: 1832522


 Best first monitor

thiefgarret i sent you a pm please read
08/16/08  07:37am

 #1832655


Thiefgarrett
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   Message To: Mxracer   In reference to Message Id: 1832629


 Best first monitor


Port Credit pets (www.portcreditpets.com) at Mississauga. $750 ea. babies and cb.
08/16/08  08:50am

 #1832660


Mxracer
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   Message To: Thiefgarrett   In reference to Message Id: 1832655


 Best first monitor

wow thats not far from me but thats alot of money for a lizard



08/16/08  08:59am

 #1832728


Betarev3
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   Message To: Sphynx22   In reference to Message Id: 1821595


 Best first monitor

My first monitor was an IBM with a 12 inch viewing area...........back about 1996
08/16/08  10:41am

 #1832787


Tactic10
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   Message To: Betarev3   In reference to Message Id: 1832728


 Best first monitor

what about a savannah monitor? in the first year mine reached 2ft. and the cage is wide and long enough for it.
08/16/08  11:54am

 #1832890


Xvipervenomx
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   Message To: Tactic10   In reference to Message Id: 1832787


 Best first monitor

Well not every savannah will be only 2 feet in the first year. It could be 1 foot or 3 possibly so theres no guarantee
08/16/08  02:06pm

 #1832955


Shiftylarry
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   Message To: Xvipervenomx   In reference to Message Id: 1832890


 Best first monitor

Bsm: Aren’t caudos like 2 grand? Why would you recommend such an expensive lizard to someone with no monitor experience?
08/16/08  03:25pm

 #1833012


Thiefgarrett
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   Message To: Thiefgarrett   In reference to Message Id: 1832655


 Best first monitor

Okay, I got one today!! A V. Tristis about 9-10" TL. It’s still a young baby though, but like a "real" monitor. As I’m typing I can see it roaming in its tank, flicking its tongue alot, and it’s tolerating the handling. Doesn’t bite even if you push your finger to its mouth as demonstrated by the pet shop guy.

And yeah, handling it too much is not my intention. It’s a CB too. It’s just like any lizard.. the way it’s doing its thing. I try to watch for "stress" signs if any, for as any pet this is what has to be avoided.

It has UV right now and a heat bulb, plus thermo. It’s my first monitor as a pet, but where I came from we have water monitors, even served as delicacy . Before this I was into aquaria yrs. ago and had 2 Red Asian Arowana. I paid $675 Can. for the tristis by the way.

CB baby Kimberly V. Glauerti might run if ever, at around $1500 -$2000 each. same might go with the V. Jobiensis once the petshop gets hold of them.



08/16/08  04:38pm

 #1833141


Shiftylarry
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   Message To: Thiefgarrett   In reference to Message Id: 1833012


 Best first monitor

Thiefgarrett: Very jealous of the Asian Arrowana. They are illegal here, and all we can keep are the blacks, silvers, and Australians.
08/16/08  06:50pm

 #1833210


Mxracer
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   Message To: Shiftylarry   In reference to Message Id: 1833141


 Best first monitor

please make your own post thief and post lots of pics of you monitor as i would love to see pics of it and its cage and im sure others would love to see it to!!! oh ya where in ontario are you ?



08/16/08  08:01pm

 #1833283


Bsm
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   Message To: Mxracer   In reference to Message Id: 1833210


 Best first monitor

the crosses are 250 to 300 as i hear but i would never buy a pure cuado because i could probably only get 1 if i saved up and i doubt it would be fun with a single one instead of a group.
08/16/08  09:00pm

 #1833609


3240
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   Message To: Bsm   In reference to Message Id: 1833283


 Best first monitor

BSM,

You’re correct, the crosses are about $250.

I bought 5 of them just to check them out. I must admit that I really, really like them. They are absolutely bullet proof and a riot to watch. They’re also fearless. You can keep a group in a small enclosure and they won’t eat you our of house and home. As a pet goes, I’d recommend them over an Ackie.
08/17/08  03:43am

 #1834908


Thiefgarrett
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   Message To: Mxracer   In reference to Message Id: 1833210


 Best first monitor

I’m from Mississauga actually mxracer. And yeah the tristis is doing well and eats alot. It’s also totally not shy. I make it bask infront of the tank all the time. Here’s a pic of the little guy.





08/18/08  01:13pm

 #1834956


Mxracer
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   Message To: Thiefgarrett   In reference to Message Id: 1834908


 Best first monitor

thiefgarret i sent you a pm .

- terry
08/18/08  01:53pm


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