Crocodile monitors new climbing logs

philipniceguy · 10-27-12, 05:02 PM

Hi all on this fantastic forum. I got some fantastic cork bark logs today. 4 x 3ft long 6-8" diameter cork bark logs, fixed 2 bits together for Nashers enclosure and 2 bits together for Dashers enclosure. Fixed them to the ceiling so not to loose any of there useable space, but in return gain more climbing,hanging out and hiding areas for them both. what was funny is once installed they didn't check out there own they checked out the other ones first LOL. I'm very pleased hence why I showing them off. More pics to come as was just before there lights out that I finished.

Nasher my female checking out the males as shes always first to explore all new stuff, were as he (Dasher) not keen on change

Dasher my male checking out the logs installed in the females enclosure. he didn't like the fact his area was changed but seemed to like hers but considering he been able to walk from his to hers for a few weeks now I surprized he didn't mind the changes in hers but was angry with ones in his by angry I mean he was hissing and puffin up at it LOL

jhinton6932 · 10-27-12, 05:07 PM

thats a nice enclosure they have there! nice idea with hanging them from the ceiling too.

Lankyrob · 10-27-12, 05:09 PM

Man i love monitors, hope i am in the situation at some point to be able to have my own

jhinton6932 · 10-27-12, 06:02 PM

the neatest part about them, is when you look into their eyes, they are undoubtedly looking into yours as well sizing you up haha

infernalis · 10-27-12, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jhinton6932

the neatest part about them, is when you look into their eyes, they are undoubtedly looking into yours as well sizing you up haha

Funny you should say this... One of mine will stare right through you, It's almost scary how penetrating that stare is.

MDT · 10-27-12, 06:18 PM

there is something very velociraptor-ish about them..... very very cool. thanks for sharing the pics.

Trent · 10-27-12, 06:24 PM

Those logs are awesome!

Pirarucu · 10-27-12, 10:07 PM

That's a great idea, I'll definitely use that one day.

charlesc84 · 10-28-12, 12:09 AM

That guy is a dinosaur.

Gatorhunter1231 · 10-28-12, 01:10 AM

they are the velociraptors of the lizard world with teeth and claws to match. As the movie says "they remember". I have dealt with many monitor species but crocs are the bad boys for sure. They truely will hold grudges and work out plans. I have been bluffed charged many times just so they can a run for a door that was closed in hopes that didnt close it tight (only happened once and lead to a mad dash after a croc.

Ivanator · 10-28-12, 01:32 AM

That enclosure is amazing! What are the dimensions of it? I used to have a croc monitor back when I lived at home but once I moved out, there just wasn't enough room so I had to get rid if it. I hope to get one again. How are the temperaments if yours? Mine was pretty much the devil and would always try to attack through the glass.

philipniceguy · 10-28-12, 01:55 AM

To many posts to quote them all but thanks everyone for your kind words.

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Originally Posted by jhinton6932

the neatest part about them, is when you look into their eyes, they are undoubtedly looking into yours as well sizing you up haha

that is so true I find myself looking at them for ages sometimes, so smart and it is amazing what you can learn from just looking into there eyes.

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Originally Posted by Gatorhunter1231

they are the velociraptors of the lizard world with teeth and claws to match. As the movie says "they remember". I have dealt with many monitor species but crocs are the bad boys for sure. They truely will hold grudges and work out plans. I have been bluffed charged many times just so they can a run for a door that was closed in hopes that didnt close it tight (only happened once and lead to a mad dash after a croc.

I have only been mock charged when the female was gravid last time, My partner however has been mock charged a few times now from the male LOL, that is because she does not "read" them correctly but shes learning and to date bite free.

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Originally Posted by Ivanator

That enclosure is amazing! What are the dimensions of it? I used to have a croc monitor back when I lived at home but once I moved out, there just wasn't enough room so I had to get rid if it. I hope to get one again. How are the temperaments if yours? Mine was pretty much the devil and would always try to attack through the glass.

The dimensions for both are only 8ft by 8ft by 8ft just the males is a mirror image of the females, they are joined VIA a 10ft by 2ft by 2ft tunnel/bridge which allows for easy free movement between the two but when needs must it is very easy to split them up by just closing the divider in the middle of the tunnel/bridge. Currently they been together this time round since the 11th OCT copulated a number of times and getting on fine together so haven't had a need to split them since but sure soon I will. temperment wise they are fine as I don't handle them. female is more outgoing and bold always comes to see what your doing, tong feeds gently. Male is more nervous but hes come a long way since I owned him and now stays out in the open and he tong feeds also now. I can enter there enclosures most days without issues for bulb change,cleaning so on but I must judge it correctly as sometimes they have off days. Perfect I thinks

infernalis · 10-28-12, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by philipniceguy

temperment wise they are fine as I don't handle them.

No idea how much I respect that statement. Kudos.

philipniceguy · 10-28-12, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by infernalis

No idea how much I respect that statement. Kudos.

Thanks I find I get much more back from mine without touching them. just to show you all how they got on 24hrs with the cork bark logs installed here are some pictures

Dasher the male

Nasher the female

and a feeding video of each on the logs

and one of my nile monitor for you "infernalis" as your boscs love to chase food so done one of my nile chasing food lol

jarich · 10-28-12, 03:11 PM

Hahaha! I kept saying "awesome" the whole time I was watching this, which got my wife's attention. As soon as she saw what I was watching she got up and left the room. Amazing videos Phillip, as ever. Your Nile is beautiful.