Monitor enclosure discussion thread

[mo9e64]

Wayne I know where you coming from.But starting with the smaller cages is easier,in the planning stages the adult cage should be in the works.The reality is most beginners will tire quickly and get out of monitors,those that will stay will do the right things.The philosophy that i was taught is to make things less complicated so you enjoy your monitor more,I know that having your Sav's in the large cage for you is enyoyable,and working for you so far-but thats from a bit more understanding how elements work together.If you take some of the shy species like mine,they'll just hide and not be such a positive experience.

[Little Wise Owl]

Originally Posted by mo9e64

.The reality is most beginners will tire quickly and get out of monitors,those that will stay will do the right things..

In the slight chance that a beginner may actually read caresheet like Wayne's and see a young monitors' requirement for such a large enclosure may discourage their will to buy a monitor in the first place... Or maybe that's just wishful thinking

Most would not want to buy a monitor if the recommendation for a starting enclosure be the adult product.

I personally don't see an issue with such a large enclosure in the first place. I think the animal would be more comfortable with the large space offering plenty of hiding spots rather than a smaller one offering 1-3 hiding spots.

If you take some of the shy species like mine,they'll just hide and not be such a positive experience.

If the animal wants to hide, then why take that away from them?


Just my two cents, I guess.