What can you house green tree monitors in ,I having a problem finding a enclosure for them.
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green tree monitor enclosure
dougle
Aug 29, 2008 05:11 PM
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Bighurt
Aug 29, 2008 10:45 PM
>>What can you house green tree monitors in ,I having a problem finding a enclosure for them.
Typically prasinus don't do well in captivity so there are very few commercially available cages for that species. Or for varnids in general. Keepers of such animals typically have custom built enclosures.
For prasinus, the typical enclosure in general I have seen was built around a shower stall. However extensively modified to meet the animals needs.
Such as proper heat gradient, increased surface area for climbing, vertical perches, extensive hides, secluded placement.
Like I said this species and other arboreal varnids don't do well in captivity. Many are imports and have extensive quarantine treatments. I know of one keeper that has kept new animals in modified trashcan's while the animal was under quarantine. They take an extreme amount of care, time and effort to maintain a new specimen. All for an animal you may only view once in awhile, when placed in a proper enclosure you may find a "empty cage".
Good Luck
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Jeremy Payne
JB Reptile
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