Stage 3 (Dry Season)

[infernalis]

I wish I could find an Eagle or a baboon to put in my enclosure.

[Terranaut]

Originally Posted by infernalis

I wish I could find an Eagle or a baboon to put in my enclosure.

Don't worry Wayne. ....I have spares



Seriously though...who has the oldest captive Sav right now?

[formica]

Originally Posted by Terranaut

Seriously though...who has the oldest captive Sav right now?

and how old is it?

[infernalis]

Originally Posted by Terranaut

Seriously though...who has the oldest captive Sav right now?

I know of one that is seven years old, and still walks tall with a proud strut like my animals. The coolest part, the owner does not even think he's done anything special.... just take care of his lizard.

I hear some claims of 10 year old animals, but no proof.

[formica]

Originally Posted by infernalis

I know of one that is seven years old, and still walks tall with a proud strut like my animals. The coolest part, the owner does not even think he's done anything special.... just take care of his lizard.

I hear some claims of 10 year old animals, but no proof.

I've seen claims of an 11 year old being the oldest ever in captivity, and a 17 year old, no mention of whether that was CB/WF/WC however, and no links or references to said animals or their carers

the average lifespans offered by most sources is 10-15 years, but again, without any actual references

I have also seen claims of upto 25 years and above, still no refrences

none of this, combined with the 7 year olds you know, or the 10 years that are claimed, adds up to a good lifespan when comparing wild and captive animals, my very limited knowledge is telling me that actually their lifespans in the wild and captivity are pretty similar, which is a concern given the variation in husbundary

I think a survey is order, to find out for sure - if I draw one up, infernalis (and everyone else) would you be willing to pass it around to those you know? I'll keep it simple and under 60 seconds completion time...