finding the perfect monitor - Page 2

DiscoPat · 10-02-12, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by infernalis

There was no food, I was fiddling with the camera, Littlefoot stood up like this long enough for me to react and take a picture. He was just looking out at what I was doing.

Steve does that whenever he sees me come in if he hasn't eaten that day

Pirarucu · 10-02-12, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by infernalis

There was no food, I was fiddling with the camera, Littlefoot stood up like this long enough for me to react and take a picture. He was just looking out at what I was doing.

That is indeed one instance that comes to mind, along with the nile that I posted.

moshirimon · 10-01-12, 07:19 AM

Yes I was reading about argus as well. I like their size, and care also the fact that they can be fed rodents more so than a savannah. Some some correct me if I'm wrong??

Anyway the budget and space is not a problem for me but the whole vet thing might be. I will have to ask around.

Anyway I love their slender appearence and although I have seen video of many docile individuals, I remember a few years back my local reptile store had one labelled as a "yellow monitor" which I believe is another name for them, and they told me that he was evil lol. More of a food aggression thing, and constantly being on the prowl for food. I have also read that they can be bottomless pits. What are the chances of ending up with one like that?

Little Wise Owl · 10-01-12, 08:35 AM

I don't have any personal experience with monitors but I would go with an Argus if I were you. :P I've always wanted one because they seem so unique.

BeardedDee · 10-01-12, 08:46 AM

Great examples Wayne, they can look up,down and around in this pose.

Gatorhunter1231 · 10-01-12, 08:41 AM

Any monitor can be evil. I have seen evil ackies. Argus are know for their crazy feeding response and active nature. Jack russel terrier of the monitor world is what most relate them to lol. I just know it is easier to find them Cbb which I'd always a plus. I have nothing against savs just don't like supporting the wc import market. You can fin a few Cbb savs and Wayne could help you in that direction but I would guess the few out there breeding savs have a waiting list.

Gatorhunter1231 · 10-01-12, 08:44 AM

@ Wayne. Those bottom two pics are from shays or shane's argus pics. pretty cool to see them doing it in captivity.

h3h · 10-01-12, 06:34 PM

Screw it, lizards are cool.

- h3

Pirarucu · 10-02-12, 10:57 AM

I agree, most are not built as well for it as the argus. However, most only tripod when going after food, so they are trying to lunge and grab the food.. However, if they were attempting to tripod to look around, I'm confident many species would be able to stand up longer. Probably not as long as an argus of course.

**millertime89** · 10-02-12, 11:15 AM

Any pet store telling you Savannahs are desert monitors should not be selling them.

I believe Yellow monitors are also called Quince monitors. Cool little monitors, supposed to top out around 4 feet or so.

Gatorhunter1231 · 10-02-12, 10:14 PM

Nice pic Wayne. I have seen many species tripod as I stated earlier. Sometimes for food, reaching for a better vantage point, a quick look, etc. It just looks forced for most species. An argus looks like he can hang out like that forver. They have long necks, beefy musclar legs, elongated body, and a nice balance point. There are a few others out there but are not normally kept. Flavirus is one that is good at it but do it a lot less then Argus.

varanus_mad · 10-03-12, 06:38 AM

From what i can tell a lot of species tripod early when young but seem to stop as they get older.