My First Monitor

Python_boy · 10-24-03, 04:47 PM

I got my first Monitor and it's a Nile Monitor 1 year old female and some what tame when I pick her up with my welding gloves she doesn't seem to bite but I haven't tryed to pick her up with bare hands LOL. Anyone with any tips to give me would be very helpful. Thanks Jeff Johnson

asphyxia · 10-24-03, 05:06 PM

HeyPython boy, how about you tell us a bit about his set up... basking temps, substriaght, what you are feeding him and such.

Then we may be able to fill in the blanks

Good luck, and learn fast
Brian

burmer · 10-24-03, 07:08 PM

The best tip I can give is to be careful and keep the gloves on. How big is she? Mine is a little over six months old now and still a handful. It's pretty much the same for me. If I wear gloves he won't bite but when he feels exposed skin he sinks in the teeth. Good luck with her.

Python_boy · 10-25-03, 03:01 AM

Well tonight I feed her with my bare hands and she took the mice like a baby I think now that i talk to her she has calmed down. Hopefully she is goin to be like this her whole life well I gotta run so if anyone has any tip please post them oh yeah she is 1 year old female that doesn't bite when i have my glove on i still haven't tryed to pick her up without them LOL. Thanks Jeff Johnson

asphyxia · 10-25-03, 08:07 AM

Well, I see your not interested in sharing your husbindary tecniques with us.

BTW I would switch to rats.

Enjoy your chats with her

Regards