my fisrt one is, is do they grow fast??? i know they get big i was just wondering how fast. also are there any helpful tips for a first time owner for raising one??
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questions from a possible new owner
sackings245
Sep 06, 2008 03:59 AM
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rappstar609
Sep 09, 2008 05:30 PM
elaborate....
PHFaust
Sep 10, 2008 01:38 AM
>>my fisrt one is, is do they grow fast??? i know they get big i was just wondering how fast. also are there any helpful tips for a first time owner for raising one??
This is a hard question to answer because there are so many different species and care tips. What specifically are you looking at.
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Cindy
PHFaust
sackings245
Sep 10, 2008 02:41 AM
i was going to get a black throat monitor.
rappstar609
Sep 10, 2008 04:39 PM
They grow fast, they grow big (5-6 ft), be prepared to spend a lot of money for feeding them (rats, chickens, etc...) be prepared to have an enclosure where the monitor can comfortably grow/thrive. They need dirt, so be prepared for dirt and they need heat, so be prepared for heat. Also, be prepared for possibly having your nads bitten off.
I am not speaking from experience because I do not own a black throat, but I know because I have thoroughly researched them and read every possible post in this forum and others about them because I want one, but i can not provide the proper accommodations as of now. But soon I will!
sdslancs
Sep 10, 2008 07:05 PM
>>Also, be prepared for possibly having your nads bitten off>
LoL- something I don't have to worry about thankfully 
Seriously though, think long and hard before getting a Blackthroat. They get massive and are very expensive to house and feed. There are more realistic 'household' sized monitors available, so look around and research like crazy!
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