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Any suggestions for smaller monitors...

I really like the kimberly rocks but I'm wondering about their temperment...

I have a large 5'x3' melamine box...how tall should it be so they can't climb out??? I think it's 18"...

thanks.
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Hey there,

Kimberly temperments are great, they are very active and inquisive. Although I do not handle mine regularly, they don't seem to mind being picked up; it just gives them a better chance to check out their surroundings...

As for the cage, the size sounds fine, that is about what I keep my pair in, but as for the top; do not leave it open, use plexiglass or something else as a lid. Alogn with preventing escapees, it will also help keep humidity levels normal. Without a cover, moisture would just evaporate through the opening, and your lizards' surroundings would be bone dry, thus dehydrating them.

Good luck, I'd say go for the kimberlys, I don't think there's any monitor that rivals them, well, maybe pilbaras, but from what I hear they do not have the great personalities that kimberlys do..take care,

bob
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Get an adult established male kimberly they seem to do better than hatchlings....easily stressed. U want a breeding project ackies are great. There both pretty easy goin, cant go wrong w either.