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FR
at Sat Jul 30 11:26:57 2011 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by FR ]
hi again, Most varanids reproduce in a year or less. As fast as 4 months of age, the smaller species. But six months to a year with up to very large species like Lacies and croc monitors.
Also, its not exactly about cage size. In fact, not at all.
A cage is only to provide what is needed by the monitor. The larger the cage the more choices can be included. But that does not mean they are included. In fact, large cages are much much harder to control. Often having dead spaces where the conditions are not suitable.
In most cases, they grow much faster in smaller cages, as its very easy to provide what is needed for them to grow. Of course nesting requires much more space, so breeding requires larger cages.
Larger cages if set up right can be far far far more entertaining and fun for the keeper, as the montiors can display many more VARANID behaviors. But that is more about the keepers then the actual results.
In many cases, smaller hmmmmm medium sized cages are most effective.
With prasinus, its very difficult to find good pairs, but once you have that, like you do, they are no different then any other monitor. If you support them, they will prosper.
I will end with this, The main killer of all adult female varanids is reproductive failure. and even more so with the prasinus group. So work on your nesting, they are not birds so a bird nest is not going to work They are monitors which means the ability to nest deep in something is required for long term health.
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RE: Green Tree Monitor Pair - FR, Sat Jul 30 11:26:57 2011