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05-04-14, 02:38 PM
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Re: My first monitor.. Varanus tristis orientalis (freckled monitor)
I'm getting just over 120 on the basking spot and the coldest temp I can find is 76-80 so all seems good.. He's sleeping atm I think so I'll tweezer feed him in the morning (day off work tomorrow) and then release a couple of gut loaded locust and see how he does..
Do I need to worry about the locust being a little bit large or will he just smash them to bits lol.
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05-04-14, 02:45 PM
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Re: My first monitor.. Varanus tristis orientalis (freckled monitor)
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Originally Posted by Snakey-Jay
I'm getting just over 120 on the basking spot and the coldest temp I can find is 76-80 so all seems good.. He's sleeping atm I think so I'll tweezer feed him in the morning (day off work tomorrow) and then release a couple of gut loaded locust and see how he does..
Do I need to worry about the locust being a little bit large or will he just smash them to bits lol.
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The temps sound o.k, and providing the locusts aren`t overely large the monitor should be able to handle them easily enough. By the way, locusts are an excellent prey choice.
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05-04-14, 03:51 PM
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Re: My first monitor.. Varanus tristis orientalis (freckled monitor)
Well I got both locusts, crickets , my own large colony if Dubia (if I can get him eating em) and mealies etc... Hopefully he'll eat in his own without tweezers lmao.
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05-04-14, 04:37 PM
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Re: My first monitor.. Varanus tristis orientalis (freckled monitor)
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Originally Posted by Snakey-Jay
Well I got both locusts, crickets , my own large colony if Dubia (if I can get him eating em) and mealies etc... Hopefully he'll eat in his own without tweezers lmao.
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Cut the dubia in half, and let his tongue taste the goop. That usually works.
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05-05-14, 02:29 AM
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Re: My first monitor.. Varanus tristis orientalis (freckled monitor)
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Cut the dubia in half, and let his tongue taste the goop. That usually works.
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Thanks SMY... I'll give that a go today. 
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05-05-14, 07:40 AM
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Re: My first monitor.. Varanus tristis orientalis (freckled monitor)
If he still doesn't go for them, try lobster roaches. They're softer-bodied and some of the dwarf species prefer them over dubias.
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05-05-14, 10:54 AM
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Re: My first monitor.. Varanus tristis orientalis (freckled monitor)
Thanks Pirarucu I'll keep that in mind... I've given him more climbing space and he's eaten a large (large for him) locust and a fed crickets.. Does that sound enough?
The locust was almost as big as his belly so I'm guessing that filled him up a bit.
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05-10-14, 03:09 PM
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Re: My first monitor.. Varanus tristis orientalis (freckled monitor)
He's calmed down and is eating well now..
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05-11-14, 08:04 PM
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Re: My first monitor.. Varanus tristis orientalis (freckled monitor)
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He's calmed down and is eating well now.. |
Great feeling isn't it? Well done.
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05-11-14, 11:44 PM
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Re: My first monitor.. Varanus tristis orientalis (freckled monitor)
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Great feeling isn't it? Well done.
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Yes it is mate
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05-18-14, 11:43 AM
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Re: My first monitor.. Varanus tristis orientalis (freckled monitor)
I got him a larger viv.. 3ftx3x2, I'm aware it may not do forever but it's a substantial space for now.. What does everyone think?
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05-22-14, 10:25 AM
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Re: My first monitor.. Varanus tristis orientalis (freckled monitor)
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I got him a larger viv.. 3ftx3x2, I'm aware it may not do forever but it's a substantial space for now.. What does everyone think? |
Viv size is good for now. Tristis can get fairly large for a dwarf so I'm not sure how soon you will need to upgrade. Only thing I'd say is ....more foliage ! lol
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05-22-14, 11:56 AM
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Re: My first monitor.. Varanus tristis orientalis (freckled monitor)
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Viv size is good for now. Tristis can get fairly large for a dwarf so I'm not sure how soon you will need to upgrade. Only thing I'd say is ....more foliage ! lol
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I'm in the process of getting more things for the viv.. As soon as he gets too large he will be upgraded to a larger enclosure.. Trust me I'm not gonna scrimp on size, I just wanted him happy n healthy n in a suitable viv for now
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