Hi NatZoo,



That is sort of an odd question.. -how they respond to captivity-. I understand what you're asking. I'm trying to explain why it is off to ask this, but am not sure how to. I guess, partly, your question withheld specifics as to- what do you mean? And also, captivity, isn't broadly the same. One's captivity "offerings" may be very different than another's. This will greatly affect the outcome (animal behavior).



It depends too on the animal you get.. its history.. so forth. Is it a cbb baby (very likely and assumably not).. etc.



Lastly, about that question.. people often want an animal that will co-mingle with them.. become "tame".. so to speak. The reality is.. when the monitors are properly kept.. they are quick and fast to move and respond if they choose. If we *expect* a dosile animal, we are *asking* for them to be less than what they are. When given all of these options (temperature, choices, humidity, etc.) they will and do behave differently, and more of how they should.



A great thing with keeping them, however, is establishing a relationship. This is possible. And really, instead of it being a forced venture.. or a relationship determined by not offering the best support.. it becomes a lot richer and fuller this way- if they are supported. If you have a monitor, heated properly, functioning at an optimum, that accepts you kindly.. your presence- that is a great thing.. (for us.. of course ). There are so many variations in the animal's themself.. some will be more willing to take to you, so to speak. But, first offer what is best for them and then go from there. They will learn you. They will accept and adjust to you however they may.. and like I said, some will do it different than others. You may always have a monitor that is spunky with you.. if so, let him/her be that way. You'll find too that the same exact monitor will respond differently to another person (good or bad- if you want to call it that).



Point is: offer what is best (temps, choices, space, so forth) and the learned acceptance of your presence and if it so happens- a relationship- will follow.



I know this seems like such a complex answer to such a simple question. But it really isn't. You probably were expecting something more straight-forward.



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