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Shiftylarry
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 Curving tail question

Does anyone know exactly why the crests of the tails of certain monitors start to curve back and forth as opposed to remaining straight? Just curious.
08/14/08  12:31am

 #1830369


Bsm
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   Message To: Shiftylarry   In reference to Message Id: 1830366


 Curving tail question

dont understand what you mean. are you talking about when there walking or something in that matter
08/14/08  12:33am

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Sulfurboy1o3
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   Message To: Bsm   In reference to Message Id: 1830369


 Curving tail question

I know what you mean. The crest of the tail towards the middle and end of the tail starts to make "waves" almost. I’ve only notice that in my large nile.I dont think I’ve notice that in the young waters I have though.
08/14/08  12:39am

 #1830376


Shiftylarry
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   Message To: Bsm   In reference to Message Id: 1830369


 Curving tail question

I mean when a permanent zig-zagging formation occurs on the crest of the tail, as opposed to the top of the tail being completely straight as in most water loving species of monitor. This does not apply to monitor with rounded tails (argus, tree monitors etc.) rather species with tapered tails (water monitor, mangroves, etc.). I’m curious to know if it is a health issue or just a random occurrence.

I’ve seen this in some large water monitors, so hopefully someone has some insight.
08/14/08  12:41am

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Reedie
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   Message To: Shiftylarry   In reference to Message Id: 1830376


 Curving tail question

Sort of like kinks in the ridge? I’ve seen it before but have no idea how it is formed.

Good question.

-Reed
08/14/08  12:45am

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Shiftylarry
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   Message To: Shiftylarry   In reference to Message Id: 1830366


 Curving tail question

bump
08/15/08  10:14am

 #1833610


Debcat
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   Message To: Shiftylarry   In reference to Message Id: 1831695


 Curving tail question

Just a random shot in the dark here but seeing as you said you see it in water loving monitors might it be an adaption that helps them to move more easily through the water?
08/17/08  03:45am

 #1833635


Reptictale92
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   Message To: Debcat   In reference to Message Id: 1833610


 Curving tail question

I believe komodo Dragons do it as well. It is caused by the monitor wobbling when it walks. My Ornate monitors tail does that one second, and the next it goes straight.
08/17/08  07:34am

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Reedie
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   Message To: Reptictale92   In reference to Message Id: 1833635


 Curving tail question

No I think he means when a monitor has permanently "kinked" tail or crest.

Chris, perhaps it’s just a calcium deficiency?

-Reed
08/17/08  10:31am


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