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Desert Monitors griseus Q?

wstreps Mar 26, 2007 04:44 PM

Does anyone in the US breed these or have in the past ? During my travels I've seen a few. I think their really interesting . Very.............. Uh hum personable. Thanks Ernie

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lizardheadmike Mar 26, 2007 08:43 PM

There's a few around Ernie. Keep your eyes open and prepare for their price tag... If you succeed in more than just acquiring some, they will pay for themselves. Best to you- Mike

jock Mar 28, 2007 07:22 AM

i have a pair. they are great monitors and they are a lot of fun to watch, but they can be mean. i am going to breed mine next year.

JPsShadow Mar 28, 2007 03:29 PM

but why are you waiting until next year? Are they babies or something?

Jock Mar 28, 2007 04:06 PM

yea i need to wait another year. i could breed them but my female is not ready and i dont think it would be good for her. but gosh a cant wait!!!!

jburokas Mar 28, 2007 04:24 PM

Are they housed separately then?

Jock Mar 28, 2007 05:39 PM

yea there together. i did not hibernate them so they should not breed. I want to give it one more year just to be sure. but if they do its ok b/c she is old enough.

JPsShadow Mar 29, 2007 04:24 PM

Mine do not go down ever. If yours are together then be ready cause you wont need to hibernate them to induce breeding. If they are ready and able then you'll find out soon enough.

Jock Mar 29, 2007 04:31 PM

well ill keep yall up to date. wish me luck

JPsShadow Mar 28, 2007 03:31 PM

some on the classifieds right now. They are pretty monitors, with a pretty price tag. When working with them watch your fingers, they can jump pretty well.

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