Hey Guys..
A while ago I posted a question regarding water monitor taming. I got some really great responses and have gone with the “let him come to you” approach. I didn’t really get any real responses regarding the other method of taming, which is “chase them down and grab them” and then handle them gently daily. I have not handled my monitor since then and noticed that it is not that nervous around me. It will take food from my hand and eat in front of me. I have been patient till now and am so far pleased with way things are going. BUT, I also have noticed that he has been growing pretty quickly. He is quite a bit bigger since the last time I handled him. My fear is that he will grow large and never being handled, may be harder to tame him then?
I have only one monitor and definitely want him tame. I have the time to spend with him daily. I guess I’m really wanting to hear from the people who did the daily handling thing. I would like to hear their personal experiences. Am I doing the right thing? Can I switch methods at this point? I don’t want to lose trust and make him shy again.
Thanks Again
This was his size the last time I handled him.....
Water Monitor Taming... revisited
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