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Hello all I have a coulple wild caught Mali uro's that I have had for a few years. I was at the Daytona herp show this summer and came across some ornate that looked great. I fell in love with their blues and greens to the point that I can't get them out of my mind. Does anyone have some of these animals and if so how are they as pets? We have lots of herps so care is not a problem. Thanks much

The blue ones are great, aren't they? I'd definitely recommend the ornates. I have two and they're quite friendly and charming - toward people. My two can't be kept together. As a species they're said to be fairly laid-back and hardy like the Malis. The only thing going against them is they tend to be more expensive.

From what I hear about McFads, they're very flighty, shy, and extremely hard to acclimate. They're gorgeous, but unless you're up to quite a challenge, probably not the top choice.
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Torey
Eugene, Oregon, USA
1.1 Saharan Uros (Joe and Arthur)
3.0 Mali Uros (Spike, Turtle, and Tank)
1.1 Ornate Uros (Scuttlebutt and Shazzbot)
0.1 Collared Lizard (Rorschach)
2.0 Green Anoles (Bowser and Sprocket)
1.1 Chubby Housecats (Roscolux and Jenny)

I should have picked some up in Daytona this year but I thought I would cruise the place and grab a couple on the way out. Bad idea there. They were sold out.
Got any idea where I could pick up a pair?

Just purchased the Ornate uro now advertising in classifieds. Now comes the looking for a lady friend. Anyone knows of a nice female plesae let me know. Also anyone with info on the breeding up of this future pair I would appreciate the added knowledge.
Thanks and Merry christmas