Congrats again on this little beauty - from memory it was quite quick wasn't it? They met and 'love at first sight' - breeding activity and then a clutch fairly shortly after? : victory:

Anymore signs of mating/eggs?

 

Yes mating happened as soon as the female was introduced to the male and continued for several weeks but stopped when she became gravid. She was very thin after laying them eggs it took months to put the weight back on her and a lot of food because we tried to do it slowly rather than pump her full of food and breed again straight away. They have been mating again in the last month or so and hopefully we can have more success this time and hatch a lot more.

 

Stunning little guy. Iv seen the parents in the flesh awesome monitor. If I had a outbuilding I would have these. For now I will just stick to savs. Big congratulations to you, hope you have continued success in 2013 with this pair. It's always nice to see shops putting the health of animals first before profit.

 

Rick albig bred them back on 05/06 i think... :2thumb:

As far as im aware ionides have never been officially recognized there a local of microstictus known for reaching huge sizes there also a subtle difference in coloration and pattern

 

Pretty sure it was the other way around Shane V. a. ionidesi was the recognised taxon and V. a. microstictus was a different form but they must have decided they are one and the same and V. a. microstictus must've been the first recognised name as it has changed to that. Black Throat was definitely known as V. a. ionidesi before but has changed quite recently, I will look into it though.

And cheers I will contact Rick too and find out from him if and when : victory:

 

wow what a great result!!!

well done and please keep me posted!

john