How long have monitors been kept in captivity in the private sector or in zoos? I see a lot of people wanting a lot of information on monitors, and there is not a lot out there in cyberspace or even in books. I know that FR says that different monitors need to be kept basically the same. This makes a lot of sense. I am sure that most people will agree that the needs of different monitors will vary, even in the same type. Even the same "species" there are different locals that live in slightly different habitats.

I guess my point is that no one is going to be able to tell someone the exact way to care for their monitor. Keeping monitors as pets is fairly new and there is not a huge library of information on keeping them. What we as keepers have to do is sort through all the information that generous people have shared and try to figure out what works best with our specific individuals. Then we need to "listen to out monitors" because they are the only ones that will tell us what they need.

My monitors have told me, "Ed, this light is too hot, my enclosure is too dry, and I am hungry." One of the most important things my monitors have told me is, "Ed, where the #$%* did you expect me to lay these eggs. Get off your butt and make sure I have a better place next time." Monitors can be very bossy.


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• Varanid Husbandry Information - drzrider, Wed Jun 14 11:45:18 2006
• RE: Not new at all - FR, Thu Jun 15 09:59:59 2006