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crocdoc
12-24-12, 07:44 PM
I was feeding my lace monitors a couple of days ago when I noticed the male doing a sideways 'tripod' off one of the climbing trees. It looked more impressive in life than in the photo. Although he seems to be holding on with only one hind leg and his tail wasn't wrapped around the trunk, I suspect his tail was propping up against the rockery in the background for him to be able to do this. Still, fairly impressive for an 8kg lizard.

http://www.pbase.com/crocdoc/image/147981701.jpg

When he realised there was no more food on offer, he simply twisted his trunk and turned around to climb up to the basking area. Equally impressive show of core muscles, especially with a belly full of food.

http://www.pbase.com/crocdoc/image/147981804.jpg

In other news, the female appears to be gravid.
http://www.pbase.com/crocdoc/image/147981755.jpg

shaunyboy
12-24-12, 07:47 PM
great pictures mate

they had me laughing

thats one very talented lizard you have there :D

cheers shaun

AjaMichelle
12-24-12, 07:57 PM
That's fantastic! :)

infernalis
12-24-12, 08:59 PM
Never cease to amaze.

Pirarucu
12-24-12, 11:10 PM
Reminds me of Butaan hanging to grab fruit. Very cool!

BarelyBreathing
12-24-12, 11:36 PM
My male peacock does this. It's always fun to watch. I never would have imagined a lizard THAT big being able to pull this off, though. Great pictures.

alessia55
12-25-12, 12:01 AM
What awesome action shots... you're always there to capture the right moments
And congrats on the hopefully-gravid female!

Lankyrob
12-25-12, 04:02 AM
If anyone ever wonders why climbing posts etc should be fixed in place this is a good advert!!! Great pid :)

Gungirl
12-25-12, 04:37 AM
Thanks for sharing those pictures. That is simply awesome.

DragonsEye
12-25-12, 01:02 PM
Ah to have core strength like that! :D



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Jaymz
12-28-12, 08:39 AM
Interesting behaviour. Great pics and congrats on the female :D

MoreliAddict
12-28-12, 08:43 AM
They must be getting ready to screw all over your couch again...

infernalis
12-28-12, 10:10 AM
Really can't help but appreciate the sheer muscular power of those tails.

Donnie
12-28-12, 11:46 AM
Great pictures, thanks for sharing

jausi
12-28-12, 12:46 PM
lol!!!! .... amazing pics, thanks for sharing