Tame adult nile monitor

[CrotalusR#1]

This is my tame adult nile monitor. I'm am not sure of his exact weight but he is 5 ft and would be 6ft with his whole tail.

I purchased this nile a few years ago. I paid the full price including gas to bring him down from Cali and when The guy showed up with this nile I was shocked to see the poor condition he was in. No toes and pretty scarred up.

He is now extremely healthy and tame. He is a free roam nile because he has no toes so he can't climb or dig. He spends most of his summer days in the pool.
He has an amazingly tame attitude and has no feeding response towards me.

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[millertime89]

Very cool. I love big, calm monitors. What is that in the last picture? A deer?

[CrotalusR#1]

Very cool. I love big, calm monitors. What is that in the last picture? A deer?

That is a Patagonian cavy!

[smy_749]

Crotalus, what state do you live in? Thats a big moni, pretty cool.

[EL Ziggy]

That's a beautiful monitor. Great job saving him.

[Minkness]

Is that Cavy a pet of yours?

[dave himself]

Beautiful big boy and in good condition to, he's a credit to you mate

[millertime89]

How big do the Cavys get? I would be nervous about the monitor turning it into a meal at that size.

[fishingfool]

Wow what awsome creatures

[Akuma223]

Nice cavy, and nice monitor!

[CrotalusR#1]

Thank you all, I really appreciate the positive feed back!


How big do the Cavys get? I would be nervous about the monitor turning it into a meal at that size.

The size varies, this one is about 20lbs. They can be much larger and much smaller. That nile litterly has no feeding response. My house cat and nile are always sitting in the shade together and it's like they have no idea there next to each other.

Cavies make wonderful pets! They are extremely playful and can have amazing personalities. They can learn many tricks, like standing on there hind legs and walking on command. My old one used to use the dog door and walk inside to see every one.

[Minkness]

Omg now I want a cavy...how did you get it?

[Akuma223]

Omg now I want a cavy...how did you get it?

You can get them from breeders

[millertime89]

You can get them from breeders

This was me.
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[Akuma223]

This was me.
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I don't get it? Do you not think they come from breeders and that they are all imported? Because the majority that I've seen are captive bred.

[CrotalusR#1]

I don't get it? Do you not think they come from breeders and that they are all imported? Because the majority that I've seen are captive bred.

Mine have always come form breeders . I don't know of any imported cavies.

[Sublimeballs]

I don't get it? Do you not think they come from breeders and that they are all imported? Because the majority that I've seen are captive bred.

I think Kyle merely found humor in your response. I did aswell.

[reptiledude987]

Thats an awesome nile man. Its great how chill it is. If it werent that would certainly be quite the handful. Shame the condition you got him but glad to see hes living the life he deserves.

[CrotalusR#1]

Thats an awesome nile man. Its great how chill it is. If it werent that would certainly be quite the handful. Shame the condition you got him but glad to see hes living the life he deserves.

Thank you, much appreciated!

Niles have always been one of my favorite monitors. I got my first one in a trade with my teacher and that definitely planted the seed!

[reptiledude987]

Thank you, much appreciated!

Niles have always been one of my favorite monitors. I got my first one in a trade with my teacher and that definitely planted the seed!

Ya I really miss mine. He was by far my favorite to the point I have him tattooed over my right shoulder.

[CrotalusR#1]

Wow I'd love to see this tattoo.

Sorry you lost your nile, I know when mine goes it's going to be a bad day.
Usually when something dies, it's never fun but not dinilitating. With some animals tho it can be extremely tuff to deal with, epesially when it's an animal that one you loved cas it feels that much more alone afterwards

[reptiledude987]

Ill try to take a pic of the tat after work I had pics but dont know where they went. I was going to post on the show your ink thread but couldnt find the pics.

[millertime89]

I think Kyle merely found humor in your response. I did aswell.

Exactly. It came across sarcastic which I find humorous. Nothing against you.

[Akuma223]

Exactly. It came across sarcastic which I find humorous. Nothing against you.

Oh okay lol I had no idea, I was wondering why it was funny. One of the few times I wasn't being sarcastic :D