I know these are CITES Appendix I. but I was wondering if anybody is working with this species?
Thanks,
Jay
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Anyone working with Bengal Monitors?
jay w.
May 30, 2003 10:47 AM
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robyn@ProExotics
May 30, 2003 05:15 PM
i don't directly know of anyone doing Bengal's, but i thought your post would just go unanswered, so i thought at least i would tell you that they are rarely kept now in u.s. collections...
robyn
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jurassic
May 30, 2003 06:12 PM
Yes, Danny at D & J reptiles are working with them and have been for years..See link below for his site.
Robert
Link
bengalensis
May 30, 2003 09:06 PM
There are some at a local facility in my area. D&J has been working on projects with them over the last few years. I spoke to them last summer about the topic and they said that they currently havent been doing a lot with them simply because theyve been really busy with other projects in Indoneasia, but perhaps by now they have had more time.
On a side note, East Bay Vivarium of Berkly CA,was given a pair of Bengals last summer. Heres the strange part... they were FOUND in a local park. Unfourtunatley, the male passed away, and last I saw of the female in January, she wasnt doing so well either. I had a peek at her (she was in the back in an unmarked tank) and she was very emaciated and not holding down food. I asked an owner about her, and the chick didnt even know she was there. I searched around the place until I found someone more helpful, who actually was willing to give me the 411. So who knows by now what the deal is. Hopefully she pulled through.
The thing is, you just gotta do some foot work. These arent the kinds of animals people are really going to be advertising that they have.
...Of course in November I did see an adult for sale in the classifides for 5k. Timing is everything I suppose.
Good luck to ya on your quest!
MR
mkbay
May 31, 2003 01:37 AM
The Sacramento Zoo in California has some, and a few other zoos in USA have some - check Frank Slavens Inventory books for species index listings. I had them a few years ago. Aggressive feeders, and agile captives....NOT pets!!! if that is what your looking for...
good luck,
mbayless
bengalensis
May 31, 2003 11:22 PM
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jay w.
May 31, 2003 12:46 PM
I knew this sp. was rare in captivity, but I didn't realize how obscure. It surprises me there aren't more people working w/ Bengal's. Due to its endangered status, why aren't there more dedicated keepers?I'm sure the permit process turns alot of keepers off. It reminds me of the Jamaican Boa. In my opinion, the most beautiful boa out there, but not kept by too many hobbyists (I have a colony of 17). I'll check w/ Slavens and go from there. I do have some zoo friends, perhaps they can assist me. Thanks again!!
Jay
