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Monitors

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2006.
Photo: Lace Monitor
Gallery Photo: arkherps

Monitor lizards also known as bayawak or goannas, genus Varanus, are members of the family Varanidae. They have a more distinctive upper set of teeth to intimidate their predators when in danger. Varanus is a group of largely carnivorous lizards which includes the largest living lizard, the Komodo dragon, and the crocodile monitor. The closest living relatives are the anguid and helodermatid lizards. Monitors have long necks, powerful tails and claws, and well-developed limbs. Most species are terrestrial, but arboreal and semi-aquatic monitors are also known. Almost all monitor lizards are carnivorous, although some are also known to eat fruit. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of Monitor lizards. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting: Terms of Service.

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Thanks for the discussion
by drzrider - Feb 15, 2006 01:47 PM
5 Feb 16, 2006 04:06 PM
by phantasticus
1 Feb 16, 2006 07:23 PM
by
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new sav i call him big bosc
by monitorman85 - Feb 14, 2006 09:31 PM
7 Feb 21, 2006 06:21 PM
by hbailey

by jobi - Feb 14, 2006 06:38 PM
6 Feb 17, 2006 12:42 PM
by jobi
Pippps zoo-meds coconut fiber
by redtaildaddy - Feb 14, 2006 04:53 PM
4 Feb 15, 2006 04:24 PM
by Pippps
Water monitor cage bottom
by fishstix - Feb 14, 2006 02:54 PM
5 Feb 15, 2006 02:29 PM
by JPsShadow
Savannah injury
by redtaildaddy - Feb 14, 2006 10:56 AM
3 Feb 19, 2006 09:26 PM
by day_by_day
New pics of "old baby"
by tectovaranus - Feb 14, 2006 10:43 AM
8 Feb 15, 2006 07:56 AM
by mrcota
Monitors in SW Florida?
by dragonballs - Feb 13, 2006 01:25 PM
1 Feb 13, 2006 04:13 PM
by JPsShadow
16 Feb 17, 2006 05:58 PM
by SHvar
shedding problems! How do i increase humidity?
by drykilllogic83 - Feb 12, 2006 07:48 PM
1 Feb 13, 2006 09:02 PM
by JPsShadow
What I have been waiting for...
by Neal_ - Feb 12, 2006 06:37 PM
8 Feb 19, 2006 01:01 AM
by TomSundin
0 No replies
7 Feb 13, 2006 08:06 AM
by pgross8245
Just out of the bath!
by phantasticus - Feb 12, 2006 01:47 PM
1 Feb 12, 2006 02:07 PM
by phantasticus
4 Feb 22, 2006 02:25 PM
by oid
2 Feb 14, 2006 10:36 AM
by FLVenom
should i take my monitors outside ........
by ackiesnalbigs - Feb 12, 2006 08:21 AM
1 Feb 12, 2006 12:30 PM
by phantasticus
Quince (V. melinus) pics
by phantasticus - Feb 12, 2006 01:41 AM
1 Feb 12, 2006 01:56 AM
by phantasticus
new sav big bosc
by monitorman85 - Feb 11, 2006 09:24 PM
1 Feb 15, 2006 11:38 PM
by DrGonzo
Just a couple of photos from today..
by odatriad - Feb 11, 2006 04:51 PM
13 Feb 13, 2006 04:01 PM
by odatriad
Cypress bedding/Savannah?????????????
by redtaildaddy - Feb 11, 2006 12:17 PM
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an unusual request
by apollosdad42 - Feb 11, 2006 09:39 AM
3 Feb 16, 2006 02:18 PM
by DrGonzo
hurt leg?
by michaelsreptiles - Feb 10, 2006 08:47 PM
1 Feb 10, 2006 11:07 PM
by joeysgreen
Is anyone working with savanna monitors.....
by aera - Feb 10, 2006 07:54 PM
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Cage Pictures
by waterdragon6 - Feb 10, 2006 03:38 PM
3 Feb 12, 2006 05:26 PM
by hazpat
sorry to keep botherin you guys
by polydaedalus - Feb 10, 2006 01:57 PM
5 Feb 16, 2006 01:03 PM
by DrGonzo
How to increase humidity?
by drykilllogic83 - Feb 10, 2006 10:54 AM
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My new monitor
by waspinator421 - Feb 08, 2006 11:20 PM
8 Feb 15, 2006 04:25 PM
by drzrider
Concerned about my WM
by Zyphrus - Feb 08, 2006 12:54 PM
5 Feb 10, 2006 03:03 PM
by Master_Joel
ackies enclosure...
by BIGTANK - Feb 08, 2006 11:27 AM
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Nile questions
by kdpboa - Feb 07, 2006 09:58 PM
1 Feb 13, 2006 11:47 PM
by idothatforme
peachthroat and bluetails together
by holygouda - Feb 07, 2006 05:45 PM
1 May 15, 2006 12:57 AM
by mhhc

by jobi - Feb 07, 2006 01:45 PM
2 Feb 07, 2006 05:25 PM
by chuck911jeep
My New Savannah
by herper79 - Feb 07, 2006 10:16 AM
1 Feb 07, 2006 07:14 PM
by hbailey
Probably trio of Argus x Flavi, questions.
by Spider_Guy - Feb 07, 2006 08:44 AM
7 Feb 21, 2006 11:13 PM
by SHvar
New here, just a couple questions and an introduction.
by Spider_Guy - Feb 07, 2006 08:28 AM
1 Feb 07, 2006 02:17 PM
by matthewschaefer
Some newer pictures..
by SHvar - Feb 07, 2006 03:04 AM
7 Feb 08, 2006 10:38 AM
by drzrider
Preparing for a dwarf monitor
by ducatidragon - Feb 07, 2006 01:59 AM
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hello all...entertain me...please.
by robthroat - Feb 07, 2006 12:04 AM
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Nile enclosures
by kdpboa - Feb 06, 2006 06:35 PM
3 Feb 07, 2006 07:04 PM
by hbailey
Dumerils Monitor
by redtaildaddy - Feb 06, 2006 02:29 PM
8 Feb 15, 2006 10:03 PM
by phantasticus
CHAT WEEK: Feb. 26 - March 4
by phwyvern - Feb 04, 2006 07:05 PM
0 No replies
so what belongs in this forum?
by robthroat - Feb 04, 2006 12:29 AM
0 No replies
Where to purchase Nile Monitor
by redtaildaddy - Feb 03, 2006 05:07 PM
10 Feb 06, 2006 02:17 PM
by DRep
Just got my first Timor
by phillacroix - Feb 03, 2006 06:13 AM
2 Feb 03, 2006 09:35 AM
by mriswith
V. bengalensis nebulosus picture
by mrcota - Feb 02, 2006 11:43 PM
6 Feb 03, 2006 08:21 PM
by mrcota
More pics....Beccarii
by RoadSpawn - Feb 02, 2006 07:45 PM
7 Feb 04, 2006 12:47 PM
by Lucien
Last ones....I promise
by RoadSpawn - Feb 02, 2006 07:36 PM
0 No replies
A few more pics....Beccarii
by RoadSpawn - Feb 02, 2006 07:32 PM
0 No replies
ANYONE KNOW WHO WORKS WITH ALBINO SAVANAS..
by michaelburton - Feb 02, 2006 01:16 PM
1 Feb 02, 2006 03:24 PM
by robyn@ProExotics
Skin/Shed issues, part 2 (graphic pic)
by boris_26 - Feb 02, 2006 12:32 AM
3 Feb 02, 2006 11:39 AM
by DRep
Venison for monitors?
by boris_26 - Feb 01, 2006 08:54 PM
5 Feb 05, 2006 01:16 PM
by FR
New Pic......Head shot
by RoadSpawn - Feb 01, 2006 07:11 PM
1 Feb 01, 2006 09:18 PM
by odatriad
New Pic .....Head Shot
by RoadSpawn - Feb 01, 2006 07:10 PM
0 No replies
US Captive Bred and Born V. prasinus
by odatriad - Feb 01, 2006 06:11 PM
0 No replies
Dirty Monitors
by drzrider - Feb 01, 2006 04:47 PM
4 Feb 01, 2006 10:53 PM
by AlbigCrazy
Eggs - hatchlings
by bloodbat - Jan 31, 2006 08:41 PM
1 Jan 31, 2006 09:54 PM
by chuck911jeep
usable commercially available soil?
by groundskeeper24 - Jan 31, 2006 02:42 AM
2 Feb 06, 2006 03:33 AM
by paine
new black roughneck - shed problems
by boris_26 - Jan 30, 2006 02:36 PM
8 Jan 31, 2006 07:09 PM
by tectovaranus
Loki's new habit
by Crizzi27 - Jan 29, 2006 09:30 PM
4 Feb 04, 2006 10:28 AM
by po
new black roughneck w/ shed issues. . .
by boris_26 - Jan 29, 2006 07:13 PM
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Best humidity for Argus monitor?? 50-60%?
by paine - Jan 29, 2006 11:23 AM
1 Feb 08, 2006 07:21 PM
by paine
Need a enclosure suitable for a water monitor
by hredder - Jan 28, 2006 07:28 PM
7 Feb 07, 2006 09:53 AM
by RoadSpawn
1.1 Albigs of the last year!
by AlbigCrazy - Jan 26, 2006 11:46 PM
0 No replies
Domesticating monitor lizards
by R_AK47 - Jan 26, 2006 06:58 PM
18 Jan 29, 2006 12:24 PM
by jobi
basic black throat questions
by polydaedalus - Jan 26, 2006 01:48 PM
2 Jan 26, 2006 08:50 PM
by polydaedalus
Beccarii-tailbase and basking pics
by RoadSpawn - Jan 25, 2006 11:21 PM
0 No replies
More Pics...tail base
by RoadSpawn - Jan 25, 2006 11:19 PM
0 No replies
New Beccarii......pics
by RoadSpawn - Jan 25, 2006 10:31 PM
0 No replies
More Pic's......Beccarii
by RoadSpawn - Jan 25, 2006 10:29 PM
0 No replies
New Beccarii
by RoadSpawn - Jan 25, 2006 10:22 PM
0 No replies
Domesticating the Nile monitor
by r_ak47 - Jan 25, 2006 09:45 PM
1 Feb 03, 2006 12:49 PM
by JPsShadow
1 Feb 14, 2006 03:30 AM
by Bighurt
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