tree monitors

[boywithscales]

Does anybody in canada work with tree monitors? specifically the black tree monitors?

[chuck911jeep]

Hi!
I work with those but i didn't breed them yet

[boywithscales]

how do you find them as a captive? do they feed well? how long have you had them? you have blacktree monitors? where did you get them? how much are they?

[chuck911jeep]

Yes it's black tree. I really like their temperament and curiosity. I keep them in 2X2X6. I own them since last fall. They are bit nervous but i accept them like that. They feed really well on roaches, pinky rats and boiled eggs with shell. I get them from a friend. Maby you can ask my friend Steeve if he get some available at the moment, he always have top quality monitor.

[boywithscales]

How much do they cost? Do you mean steeveB?

[Gramma Rose]

I am also looking for a black tree monitor! I found one at the pet store I work at and fell in love immediately. I've been strongly desiring one since! May I enter this conversation (I just joined, don't know the rules)? I'd like to know more.

[boywithscales]

If you want great info on them go to treemonitors.com.
I just wanted to know how much they cost and who sells them.

[Gramma Rose]

Already visited there. That's how I found this link. I know how to take care of them as well. Like you, I want to know where I can get one.

The one here, to buy him and keep him happy, is a minimum of 2000$. I'm trying to find a healthy, perhaps even younger monitor for slightly less than 2 grand....

[treevaranus]

Honestly, I think that regardless of which species, monitors will always be the most expensive herp to keep healthy and comfortably. The amount of space they require, the amount of food they eat, the amount of heat they require, will all command a pretty high price. Of course the bigger the species, the bigger the bill, but even the smallest of monitors will cost 10x as much as any other lizard species, and perhaps even more than that for any snake...

As for the $2000 thing, are you talking about the lifetime of the animal, or just the startup costs? If it is start up costs, you can set up a tree monitor properly for much under that(even including the cost of the lizard itself), especially if you have a grasp on enclosure building and design. Like I have said, they are damn expensive animals to keep, however when you have a passion for a particular animal (in my case a particular group of animals), money isn't an option...

Good luck with finding a beccarii, they are magnificent animals. In fact, my most favorite individual in my collection is my male V. beccarii. I have yet to keep or work with a varanid that has the personality and inquisitiveness as he does. I wouldn't trade him for anything in the world.

Take care, and best of luck.

Cheers,

Bob

[Gramma Rose]

2000$ is just to buy him and the things to set him up. Nevermind the average fifteen years of upkeep (Which shouldn't be too expensive). It's just the first amount that sort of bowls me over. I really love this species, particularly the guy I've found. They're incredible. I just need to find some way of accomidating the animal without breaking me at the same time.

[Steeve B]

I sold my last beccari’s at $300ea or $500 sexed pair, none left but will have more soon.

IMO they are as tough as any monitor.

[treevaranus]

Has there been a quota issued for V. beccarii this year? I have heard there wasn't, but am not sure if this is true or not. I suppose that they will and can still be exported by being labeled as CB, just as we see with macraei and prasinus. Just curious....

[Gramma Rose]

SteeveB, I would be very keen indeed to purchase one of your little guys.

[Steeve B]

Gramma I just put you on my list, will pm you when I have some.
got to worn you they go fast, did you see my last advertisment? 2 days later all was gone.
even befor I posted Grant wanted to take all 16. perhaps a phone whould be better, thats why I only leave my number and no emails. 450-755-4837 after 8pm

[Gramma Rose]

Thank you, Steeve!! I really appreciate it. I adore these animals. Is it possible to put a hold on a male? I guess one never knows the hatchlings' genders until awhile after. If at all possible, of course. I will privately give you my phone number as well, so you can contact me when you get the hatchlings.

Thanks again!
Rose.

[V.hb]

Post pics of the eggs, and the eggs hatching :)

[boywithscales]

I too would like to see eggs and hatchling pics.......

[Steeve B]

Those are WC juveniles not CBB and photos will be sent only to buyers.
Will get CH macraei and prasinus in same shipment, no price available yet.
This is my last shipment from indo this year.

[crocdoc]

Oops, ignore this.

[boywithscales]

Do you have to have a deposit down before you send pics??

[DragnDrop]

Please leave the sales talk and "potential sales" discussion to PM or email. This is a discussion forum, not the classifieds. Any further discussion will be edited out or removed.

[dean85]

hey
i just have a question steeve where do you get these animals?
i have not heard all the best of things about your keeping of your monitors and thier origins are never posted if i am wrong please let me know

thanx dean