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got this peachthroat from switzer reptiles

sleeping

Something wrong with this lizard... pretty though- Mike

hes very active and has been eating good and my temps are fine.

I have been told many things about peachthroats. Most have been they are not for newbs. Keeping the humidity and correct temps are key as they just do not handle the owner error like maybe a ackie or Bt does. Also that they do not do as well with super high basking spots. More around 115-120 max, they get thermal burns easier. I don't know if all this is true, but that Is what have been told. They sure a awesome to look at. Maybe someday I will get one.

your monitor looks fine to me, a few feedings and he will look awsome!
yes these are prone to thermal burns, but not because of high heat basking, on the contrary, its when your basking is too low that they try to reach the heat surce.

there humidity needs are that of all monitors, they are to me the most beutifull of monitors, of cours nils have won me over the years but jobies are my true love.

Hello,
I admire the monitor too Jobi. I do respect that you are an experienced keeper and in fact my favorite monitors are your salvadori, the yellow/grey nosed variety (at least I have seen a picture that I believe you posted- I used to own a group like those also)... I have seen alot of imports and this baby peachthroat is no different, - not well yet... Also, neither of the situations pictured (in the two photos) are going to benefit or ensure the survival and longevity of this pretty little monitor. Pay particular attention to your humidity, also, Frank advises 24 hour lighting which I have seen him mention here and it is written about him in the book "Australian Goannas"- Vincent & Wilson page 40(perhaps I am not seeing the lighting). Again, beautiful animal... Best to you all- Mike

I have not commented on his caging nor his husbandry, I simply said the monitor looks in good shape, with proper care this monitor should thrive.

Monitors are very tough, sometimes I take some terrible looking imports, This one was almost dead and completely toothless, with good care it recovered and I was able to find her a caring keeper who allowed it to become this gorges female adult, she’s a real monitor with attitude, of course when half dead she was so sweet, just like the nil in the other post, you know the dead one?
The OP’s monitor in comparison looks awesome to me, in fact he will need to screw up major league to kill this monitor.
Rgds

Hello jobi,
I once received an imported V.yuwonoi that had a similar appearance to the top pic and it also made a wonderful recovery. If provided for properly monitors are very hardy. I just want to see him do as well with his new "treasure" as you have with yours in the pics... Best to you- Mike

Something I see in the above pic and that i think might be nice for your guy is leaf litter.

No experience here, but Im pretty sure Ive seen people mention it for peachthroats before.

And the way the cage looks in that pic (the original poster's 2nd pic), it looks like a few inches of leaf litter might provide some nice hides for him.

Just a thought...

"Frank advises 24 hour lighting which I have seen him mention here and it is written about him in the book "Australian Goannas"

No, I think Frank advises 24 hour heat, lights are a convenient way to get the heat.

Hello rsg,
You are right... I was thinking heat but was not seeing the light in the cage that usually is associated with the heat source. But, wording can be critical, so thank you for clarifying that. Best to you- Mike

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I am just think keeping a baby in such an open cage glass cage with minimal hides is not the best. After reading about they use everything, substrate,height(arboreal),multiple hides and basking areas. They are my top two favs that and waters.

Here are some pictures of the one I used to have. It is now with a breeder near Chicago.

You may have problems unless you give it plenty of hides, deep dirt, and high humidity. Peachthroats are usually very shy, but will come around with time and patients.

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Ed

my basking spot is at about 110 and I'm working on getting a custom cage but it will take about another week. I keep the humidity up its a little harder with the tank I have right now but its working. Also I do have 2 hide spots I had one but I put another one in last night. Thanks for the replies though

Scroll down and look for posts by "MikeMonitors", Mike Stefani has made peachie cages that will give you some great ideas.

Good Luck

forget aboute Mike's new cage with treated lumber!

hears a good cage post for his monitor, a few branches and good to go!
Link

A bigger version of that cage could work, but I'd use a different substrate and hollow logs/curved pieces of cork bark instead of plywood.