Monitors & Tegu's

[martin day]

Originally Posted by sean k

i think that when people are going to start off with a reptile they should get a leo or a bearded. and if someone is going to get a monitor or tegu they should do a lot of research first. this forum is great for giving infomation. i have seen people who have never had a lizard in their life go into a reptile shop and want to have a bosc there on the spot. shop owners should give a little test befor selling a large lizard

i know some shops do ask alot of questions but most are just wanting to get rid off them its a shame as there wouldnt be so many unwanted ones out there if they all did it

[sean k]

some shops just want a sale so they tell the customer what they want to hear. its a shame

[midnightworrior]

Originally Posted by sean k

i think that when people are going to start off with a reptile they should get a leo or a bearded. and if someone is going to get a monitor or tegu they should do a lot of research first. this forum is great for giving infomation. i have seen people who have never had a lizard in their life go into a reptile shop and want to have a bosc there on the spot. shop owners should give a little test befor selling a large lizard

good advice and if you do get one be prepared for this
YouTube - Tegu having a giant shit in the Bath

[Taxemic]

Originally Posted by midnightworrior

good advice and if you do get one be prepared for this
YouTube - Tegu having a giant shit in the Bath

Lol, proper poo.

[Razaiel]

Hi! My name's Savariano the Sav - and this is me

Look at my long tongue!!

Pics of my home when it was first done - cool end

Hot end - it was all nice and clean and new before I got in it!

In the fall I get leaves to play in!


I'm not really a lap-lizard and I'll tail-whip anyone who says otherwise!


My owner started off trying to to "tame" me but then left me alone - it worked better for both of us as we both ended up being less stressed.

[sean k]

when i read that i found it quite funny

[monitor mad]

The first pic is my male bosc in june 2006

[Taxemic]

It shocks me that in my opinion there is very little information regarding the behaviours of these animals in the wild. With a bit of digging you can find out certain bits of information but nowhere near as much as other species of reptiles. I'd like to think I have at least a brief natural history of the animals I own and would never buy one without doing thorough research before hand. We get so caught up in the 'taming' or 'enclosure' details that people tend to not actually think about the animal itself, or what it needs. I've been in many retail outlets that sell Bosc's with not a care sheet in sight, book to buy or staff that are interested in the animals welfare. And don't even get me started on the price of these animals.

I definatley think that the way forward is education and forums are at the for-front of providing newcomers with experienced knowledge.

[midnightworrior]

Originally Posted by monitor mad

The first pic is my male bosc in june 2006

there rate of growth is astounding

[monitor mad]

Originally Posted by midnightworrior

there rate of growth is astounding

Yup , the seem to have growth spurts and i mean G R O W T H spurts