Ive always been verry careful with these guys. Any way I was checking under thier hide box as i always do since this time of year I cool them down. Anyway to make a long story shot I took a nasy bite to the thumb. With no ill effects aside from the blood at all. just thought id share that with you. Thanks Ian
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My griseus bit me and I didnt die.
irherps
Dec 30, 2007 10:16 AM
Replies (5)
MikesMonitors
Dec 30, 2007 04:57 PM
Ian
I'm glad your OK, but you better keep an eye on your Monitor for the next few days...in case you passed something on to him! LOL!!
Mike
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varanuskeeper
Dec 30, 2007 09:15 PM
Why are people concerned over griseus bites? Are they worse than other monitors? Tyler.
irherps
Dec 30, 2007 10:12 PM
There have been studies done on venom protein in lizards they where found in everything from bearded dragons to iguanas and a ton of lizards in between. The thing is the levels they are found in are not enough to do anything. But it is said that griseus have the worst bites of them all with of corse the exception of the heloderma genus. Its been a long time sence Ive read that report so the details are a little sketchy. Thanks Ian oh and the fingure is still there.
DMD87
Dec 30, 2007 11:28 PM
whats a griseus?..lol
irherps
Dec 31, 2007 04:07 AM
If I type as fast as I think well lets just say spell check is my friend. ThanksIan
