I've owned monitors now for about 8 months. I was messing with my 5 month old argus and for some reason she was in a slightly agressive mood. She's usually pretty tame, and has never tried to whip or bite, but she curled up her tail and just out of curiosity I moved my hand in range. Well, to my surprise, she let me have it, first time I've ever been whipped. It wasn't a real hard hit and didn't hurt and I thought it was kinda funny coming from an 18" monitor. I know I won't be saying that a year from now 
.This was followed by about a minute of tri-poding. I'm just a little confused on the change in behavior.
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Just thought I'd share a story.....
hbailey
Jan 21, 2004 09:21 PM
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andrew owen
Jan 22, 2004 09:21 AM
she took care of one bad guy and was looking out for more...
argus are great animals and full of flavor.
andrew
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hbailey
Jan 22, 2004 05:48 PM
Yes they are. The reason for the change in behavior was due to hunger, she's stepped up her appitite to about 21 grams from 14 grams (about 3 fuzzies). Ususally tame when not hungry lol.
