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Hi,

Does anyone know of any CBB salvadorii available in North America this year?

I know that NERD group has had some breeding going on over the past couple weeks. We added a some new nesting options for them so I got my fingers crossed. I wish Stan wasn't selling off his group. I hope they get in to capable hands. I'd like to get a pair from him but I don't know if thats going to happen. If there is anyone that is going to produce any this year I'd love to get at leasat 1 or 2.
Hear is mine last May 1st pic and second pic is from this past June

Why are you wearing your gloves? Does it bite or scratch hard? NIce monitor, though!

Get yourself a Croc Monitor and see how fast that thing could destroy you. They have razor sharp teeth and could tead you up in an instant even if you are wearing gloves. Probably the reason you only see them in experienced keepers hands.

Thank you for the replies. I will definately look into new england reptiles =)

HolyGouda, I am well aware of the potential damage and the corresponding responsibilities that come along with Salvadorii, having dealt with large, aggressive monitors before. I am aware that croc monitors have perhaps a greater potential to inflict serious wounds in comparison to say, a nile, and that extra precautions have to be taken when it comes to simple procedures such as daily enclosure maintenance, but I doubt it's anything I can't handle.

DarkMousy,
I was actually replying to Pardon's comment "Why are you wearing gloves? Do they bite or scratch hard?"
Im figuring you know what you are doing and respect their potential, otherwise you wouldn't be keeping them and looking for more. So keep it up!

First of allow me to introduce myself so you dont get the impression that I'm a newbie to monitors, reptiles, or this forum. I have over 17 years of reptile experience, 15 of that strictly with medium to large monitors. In the last five years I've owned three Crocs. I've been on this forum since 2000.

Now for the fun stuff.

DarkMousy,

Are you interested in buying a croc? I didnt read where you said that you've owned one or even studied on them a bit. Mistake #1 a potential buy makes.
Thinking this "but I doubt it's anything I can't handle." is mistake #2 and actually is the largest mistake of all. Over the years many ah keeper has come along saying that they can handle a croc a couple of months goes by and guess where the poor croc is???? Adopted out, dumped, sold, or euthanised. This is a cold hard fact. These creatures are NOTHING like a Nile! I have kept some mean Niles before and they were mear kittens compared to a mean Croc. Just because you buy a CBB animal doesnt mean that it's going to be handable, nice, or even somewhat "tame" as these creatures have very individualistic personalities and they can decide whether or not they like you and want you near them.
You mention gloves/gear. FORGET IT! My six foot female's talons (aka claws) go right through welding gloves. Remember these monitors are the world largest tree monitors. They live life in the trees so their talons are extremely stong. My 7' male even bit through the heavy duty kevlar lined gloves. They do not call these animals "Crocodile" monitors for nothing.
They're also very fast, agile, and smart. Very smart! Beware.

Yes this is meant to scare you and yes I'm being a tiny bit rude. But I'd rather you read this post and think twice about buying a croc before you end up having to figure out what your are now going to do with a monitor you "thought" you could handle. These animals are no joke and not for any keeper with less than 6-7 years of straight monitor keeping and 6 months of studying this species.
Best of luck.