Wow, it's been about 7 years or so since I've posted anything on these forums.



Anyways, I first started out with monitors (I had 3 at one point) about 11 years ago, and they definitely have a varying degree of personalities. I switched over to Tegu's about 9 years ago and have never looked back to the monitor world. I do love the look of monitors, but Tegu's are a dream to keep and have as pets.



Recently I've been looking at Black Throat monitors, reading about their temperament. I have seen many videos, blog posts, forum posts about how well they calm down, especially as adults, but I need a comparative analysis.



Currently, I can take my 3 Tegu's out in my yard without leashes (and haven't since they were a year old or younger) and I have no fear of them getting spooked and suddenly running away. And before you ask, yes, I am always outside watching them. I have a pretty big yard, and they are quite good about not trying to go outside the boundaries I set for them (the creek and a field that is next to my yard and under my porch). When they are finished with their exercise, they will climb the steps to the porch and wait by the door) My oldest Tegu is 9, 8, then 4. Even when they are out in the house, they do not destroy anything and are super docile (although my oldest sometimes likes to try to get in the trash because he smells banana peels)



Ok, now that I have set the standard for what I'm looking like in personality, do Black Throats become like this, or should I stick with Tegu's? I'm aware that each monitor will have it's own personality, but I love my experience with the personality of my Tegu's (3 out of 3 are awesome), so will I be able to expect this type of experience? And I'm also aware it will not be like this when they are juveniles, I'm talking about as they become adults.



Thanks!



Brandon

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