Thanks croc. I realize the show can mask the real disposition, it just seemed less defensive there than other monitors I have seen, and yes, he has been in his hid ever sinceI put him in his setup. You seem to be correct on the ornate species. I also had a post on herpcenter, and that was the immediate consensus. I was just unsure with the high yellow coloration, plus the blue hughes on the sides, belly, snout and extremities. I have never seem blue on other varnids with the exception of blue tails, although this critter has banding consistent with the ornates. Thanks for oyur post though, one more vote on the ornate! Below is my flickr link of 'him'. The blue did not come out in the flash, and the flash also leaves his tongue looking lighter than it really is, which is a solid blue/grey all the way to the tip.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/91162579@N06/8278495372/in/photostream/

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