I used to have an Argus that would bite first before looking when you open his enclosure, thinking your hand is food, regardless of the fact that he was well fed. Could be typical Argus behavior, but my other Argus was not like that, nor was the young Flavi-cross pair that I used to have. Regardless, each monitor has it’s own personality, I know.

Anyhow, back to the topic, FR’s suggestion of the towel is what I used with that crazy Argus back then. I would just toss the towel ahead of my hand, a bit over his head, and then pick him up. Once he was up in my arms the biting stopped and he could be held properly without issue. I never did get bit by that one.

He was a really great monitor. Once, when I was allowing him to walk freely around my finished basement, he smelled food on the table (that I forgot was there). Before I could get him, he was on the table and engulfed a half-eaten piece of chicken right off a plate!

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