Ornate or Regular Nile Monitor? Keeper preferences?

[Adrian]

Hey all,
Just a question, are Ornate niles better to keep then regular Niles? and Which ones do nile keepers prefer? I know their demeaner is nothing less then legendary...

I read that the Ornate is slightely smaller with a pinkish tounge and some argue it may even be a seperate sub-species, as they live in different parts in africa. Anyways I saw an Ornate young one on the weekend and it was a real looker... lol if i can learn enough on them first i may convert.

[D J N]

I like ornate's better my self but that is just because I think they look better.

[dave68]

I like Ornatus better as well but i am biased because that's what my Hemi is and he is awesome!!

Dave

[Adrian]

Originally posted by dave68
I like Ornatus better as well but i am biased because that's what my Hemi is and he is awesome!!

Dave


How mean is he? like would my gf have reason to fear such animals? I think the Niles colors are awesome but iv been told their real nasty/ and some recommend them to wild refuge care only... not shure if i agree with it but whatever, i imagine CB makes a big difference, eh?

[timminsreptiles]

Not many peole breed them tho cause there not really worth it financially. You might find some tho with lots of reasearch. Youll get the odd WC that is ok but more often then none youll get a snappy one...Lucas