croc monitor

[spidersweb]

hi im looking to get a croc monitor if anyone has info and how much they r can u plz tell me

[BMX_PYTHON]

research them, They are not for beginers to say the least

[mbayless]

Check out my June 1998 article on croc monitors in Reptiles Magazine = that will give you an idea what you're dealing/living with if you get one. These animals even under 'trained' care is "dangerous".... NOT for the beginner!

good luck,
markbayless

[spidersweb]

i dont have that mag

[crocdoc]

Well, even without the magazine you should wait a while before considering a large monitor.

Everyone starts somewhere, so being a beginner isn't an insult and your current list of species (as well as your syntax/lexicon) suggests that you are a beginner, probably living at home with your parents. Large monitors are not for beginners.

[spidersweb]

okay it was a choice between that and a water monitor

[crocdoc]

Not much of a choice. They are both still large monitors with nasty dentition and more than someone living at home can handle.

You should expand your choices to include something more manageable until you are older and living away from home.

[spidersweb]

see i want something that is bigger and i live in the basment so i got room for them

[bistrobob85]

Will you have room when you get out of the basement, that is the question... And when your biggest monitor is a sav, then i defenetly dont counsel you get either a croc or a water or a nile!!!!

[kap10cavy]

These are 2 cages in my livingroom. One is 12 feet long and 3 feet tall, the other is 8X4X4. These are for a sav and a blackthroat.
I still have to build one for the argus and the tegu needs a new cage. I have a big house and am resposible for all the bills.
I buy the wood and build the cages. I pay for all the electricity it takes to keep them the right temps. I buy all the mice, quail, crickets and roaches these animals eat.
Monitors aren't cheap to keep, the initial purchase will be your smallest expense.
How long will your parents foot that bill?
Can you when you move out?
If you want a fun active monitor, go with one of the smaller aussie lizards.
I doubt you can scare your friends with an ackie or kimberly, but believe me, they are worth the money.

Scott

[mbayless]

Spiderbaby -
these animals are not merely creatures for 'show' - they take up a great deal room, daily care, and common sense - why the first time your big monitor craps and vmits simutaneously, your parents are going to kick you and your lizards out of that basement....and then where will you be?

Try a spiny tailed monitor, Varanus acanthurus and see how you do with that first....
good luck,
markb

[V.hb]

The whole novelty of owning a large lizard will wear off very fast if you're not prepared for it. Do what others tell you, and start with something smaller, and captive bred. That way you can build a general knowledge of what you'll be getting into with a large monitor.

[spidersweb]

okay
im not looking to get one right now im looking into it in about 2 years i going to get a croc or water monitor

[boywithscales]

get a blackthroat or dumerils monitor, that would be nice

[bistrobob85]

get some experience before you get anything big