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Monitors
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2004.
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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Cage construction part 2, 6 hours of work assembling total..
by SHvar - Nov 24, 2004 02:59 AM |
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Nov 25, 2004 12:15 AM by MapleLeaf4evr |
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juvenile banded whitethroat pic
by varanidfan - Nov 23, 2004 11:34 PM |
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Nov 25, 2004 07:49 PM by varanidfan |
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Update on Argus that was bitten from a while back
by drzrider - Nov 23, 2004 09:40 PM |
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Nov 24, 2004 12:37 PM by GeocheloneMan |
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New water monitor cage
by donniepowell - Nov 23, 2004 09:32 PM |
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Nov 24, 2004 12:04 PM by donniepowell |
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To all who answered my post earlier...
by vmelinus - Nov 23, 2004 07:36 PM |
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Nov 23, 2004 09:27 PM by vmelinus |
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socializing blackthroats
by varanidfan - Nov 23, 2004 06:54 PM |
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Nov 27, 2004 10:30 AM by varanidfan |
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Update-Black Tree Monitors
by RoadSpawn - Nov 23, 2004 06:53 PM |
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Nov 23, 2004 07:47 PM by odatriad |
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how does everyone defost their mice n rat like time n method np thanks
by bdking15 - Nov 23, 2004 05:25 PM |
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Nov 23, 2004 06:56 PM by varanidfan |
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First Monitor
by totallyalec - Nov 23, 2004 04:14 PM |
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Nov 23, 2004 11:51 PM by totallyalec |
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Savanna Growth
by Rydair - Nov 23, 2004 03:42 PM |
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Nov 24, 2004 10:35 PM by zrho |
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white throat monitors
by blkthroat82 - Nov 23, 2004 03:30 PM |
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Nov 23, 2004 04:38 PM by JPsShadow |
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A Question for FR regarding monitors and a "biological clock"
by vmelinus - Nov 23, 2004 08:03 AM |
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Nov 23, 2004 02:49 PM by jobi |
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Sobeks new cage construction part 1, 3 hours of work...
by SHvar - Nov 22, 2004 11:03 PM |
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Nov 23, 2004 08:58 AM by TJG |
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About the differences, herpetology and all such things
by FR - Nov 22, 2004 07:53 PM |
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Nov 23, 2004 01:05 AM by mequinn |
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svannah wont eat....
by kevinBD1 - Nov 22, 2004 05:08 PM |
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Nov 22, 2004 08:55 PM by zrho |
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Odatriad
by roadspawn - Nov 22, 2004 04:58 PM |
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Nov 22, 2004 06:05 PM by RoadSpawn |
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ackie cage pics
by snowsoul - Nov 22, 2004 03:11 PM |
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Nov 23, 2004 04:08 PM by harely |
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how fast does a blackthroat grow.
by blackthroatluver - Nov 22, 2004 02:28 PM |
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Nov 22, 2004 02:38 PM by varanidfan |
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Is this really a white/black throat monitor?
by blackthroatluver - Nov 22, 2004 12:45 PM |
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Nov 22, 2004 02:56 PM by mequinn |
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Sex change? This can't be true!
by JM - Nov 22, 2004 10:17 AM |
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Nov 22, 2004 12:57 PM by mequinn |
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genetic sexing
by nydon - Nov 22, 2004 10:15 AM |
0 | No replies |
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is there any........
by cdanstan - Nov 22, 2004 09:32 AM |
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Nov 22, 2004 04:53 PM by crocdoc2 |
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Just wanted to share some pics
by vmelinus - Nov 22, 2004 08:53 AM |
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Nov 22, 2004 08:55 AM by vmelinus |
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To DK and others, about herpetology and herpetoculture
by FR - Nov 22, 2004 08:51 AM |
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Nov 22, 2004 11:45 PM by JPsShadow |
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Sam Sweet
by Scott Eipper - Nov 22, 2004 04:14 AM |
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Nov 22, 2004 04:19 PM by SamSweet |
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Sex Determination in tree monitors...Cranial Morphology
by odatriad - Nov 21, 2004 11:44 PM |
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Nov 22, 2004 07:20 PM by FR |
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For Carmichael
by FR - Nov 21, 2004 11:23 PM |
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Nov 22, 2004 09:30 PM by hunu |
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A group of V. boehmei sitting in the tub....
by odatriad - Nov 21, 2004 08:22 PM |
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Nov 21, 2004 10:41 PM by zenix |
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Water monitor UVB/Care Sheet???
by Sarge2004 - Nov 21, 2004 07:46 PM |
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Nov 22, 2004 01:29 PM by JPsShadow |
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what is the best substares for a rough neck np
by bdking15 - Nov 21, 2004 06:15 PM |
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Nov 21, 2004 09:35 PM by crocdoc2 |
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What is the goal of most people coming to this site?
by hunu - Nov 21, 2004 02:48 PM |
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Nov 22, 2004 04:01 AM by SHvar |
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Looking to get a monitor
by rellim - Nov 21, 2004 12:39 PM |
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Nov 21, 2004 03:32 PM by crocdoc2 |
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Please read this outrageous story...a rescue needs help!
by stormshadow007 - Nov 21, 2004 12:09 AM |
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PLEASE READ THIS!!!!!!!!!!
by LIZARDLOVER11 - Nov 20, 2004 11:11 PM |
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Nov 21, 2004 09:02 AM by drzrider |
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Great Quote...
by ianstarr - Nov 20, 2004 10:50 PM |
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Nov 21, 2004 12:19 PM by kap10cavy |
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Ceramic heater
by Latimer - Nov 20, 2004 10:15 PM |
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best substrate?
by bdking15 - Nov 20, 2004 09:30 PM |
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Thinking outside of the "box" and breeding monitors in captivity
by hunu - Nov 20, 2004 03:17 PM |
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Nov 21, 2004 06:12 PM by mequinn |
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An observation regarding photoperiods
by vmelinus - Nov 20, 2004 12:33 PM |
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Nov 21, 2004 06:53 AM by vmelinus |
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What is a good price for a baby water monitor?
by pjed99 - Nov 20, 2004 09:49 AM |
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Ok Frank, here's the question(s)...
by amaxim - Nov 19, 2004 09:30 PM |
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Nov 20, 2004 12:29 AM by amaxim |
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ackies
by repticdude - Nov 19, 2004 08:09 PM |
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Nov 23, 2004 10:48 PM by scincoides |
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Can't We All Just Get Along?
by vmelinus - Nov 19, 2004 06:20 PM |
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Nov 20, 2004 08:06 AM by vmelinus |
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WHAT SIZE CAGE SHOULD I PUT A HACHLING ARGUS IN
by LIZARDLOVER11 - Nov 19, 2004 05:02 PM |
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Nov 20, 2004 09:00 AM by varanidfan |
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Monitor tongues, and getting around by smell
by SamSweet - Nov 19, 2004 01:09 AM |
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Nov 21, 2004 08:03 PM by FR |
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Cincinnati reptile rescue in trouble
by toad112081 - Nov 18, 2004 03:52 PM |
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Wonderful Sam, really, some more and some related poop, sorta
by FR - Nov 18, 2004 09:53 AM |
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Nov 20, 2004 07:27 PM by SamSweet |
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Q: Inbreeding of Varanus Acanthurus [urgent]
by argon - Nov 18, 2004 03:54 AM |
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Nov 20, 2004 01:09 AM by argon |
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Monitor eyes II
by SamSweet - Nov 18, 2004 02:37 AM |
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Nov 18, 2004 11:45 PM by JPsShadow |
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Monitor eyes (tongues later)
by SamSweet - Nov 17, 2004 11:31 PM |
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Nov 19, 2004 05:12 PM by crocdoc2 |
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Some Togianus pics I snapped today...
by odatriad - Nov 17, 2004 11:29 PM |
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Nov 19, 2004 11:43 AM by vcreations |
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New Savannah Monitor, Couple questions about feeding
by ben_renick - Nov 17, 2004 10:02 PM |
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Nov 17, 2004 11:46 PM by kap10cavy |
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mangrove monitors
by metallicarox - Nov 17, 2004 04:42 PM |
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Nov 17, 2004 09:58 PM by mequinn |
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A thought about varanids and the nocturnal posts below.
by FR - Nov 17, 2004 01:26 PM |
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Nov 20, 2004 11:32 AM by SHvar |
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Feisty Baby Blackthroat
by scatmelee - Nov 17, 2004 01:04 PM |
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Nov 18, 2004 10:25 AM by SHvar |
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wow~ He's out and letting me watch him
by JM - Nov 17, 2004 12:55 PM |
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Nov 18, 2004 05:15 PM by threedeadmice |
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Need help with yellow ackies what temps to hibernate at?
by critters4all - Nov 17, 2004 12:39 AM |
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Nov 17, 2004 10:21 AM by SHvar |
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An all water at the bottom tree monitor cage
by hunu - Nov 16, 2004 10:11 PM |
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Nov 19, 2004 10:14 AM by JPsShadow |
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MANGROVES WILL NOT EAT
by LIZARDLOVER11 - Nov 16, 2004 08:49 PM |
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Nov 16, 2004 10:27 PM by odatriad |
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first real handling session w/ my savannah....
by kevinBD1 - Nov 16, 2004 07:17 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Dwarf Monitor Photos
by N_E - Nov 16, 2004 05:55 PM |
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Nov 16, 2004 08:15 PM by N_E |
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Training Lizards
by flaviomorrissiey - Nov 16, 2004 02:49 PM |
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Nov 16, 2004 11:07 PM by mequinn |
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For Odatriad, did you miss this below
by FR - Nov 16, 2004 12:16 PM |
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Nov 19, 2004 02:03 PM by FR |
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monitor almost in duckwork!!!
by cdanstan - Nov 16, 2004 10:44 AM |
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Nov 16, 2004 03:30 PM by crocdoc2 |
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Varanus doreanus and V. finschi...
by Scott Eipper - Nov 16, 2004 12:22 AM |
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Nov 16, 2004 02:34 AM by SamSweet |
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Fluffy's new trick
by kap10cavy - Nov 15, 2004 11:31 PM |
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Green Tree Monitor babies
by Dragondavy - Nov 15, 2004 11:27 PM |
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Nov 16, 2004 08:35 AM by odatriad |
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Transfering.........
by SamSweet - Nov 15, 2004 10:34 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Somebody, anybody?
by aps929 - Nov 15, 2004 06:42 PM |
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Nov 15, 2004 11:04 PM by kap10cavy |
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HELP! is anyone here located in Georgia?
by birdgurl7 - Nov 15, 2004 04:04 PM |
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Nov 16, 2004 02:43 AM by shion |
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I have a couple of questions about my young savannah..... (any comments would be appreciated)
by kevinBD1 - Nov 15, 2004 02:00 PM |
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Nov 15, 2004 06:18 PM by kevinBD1 |
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BT entrance and exit photos that I promised yesterday..
by neilgolli - Nov 15, 2004 11:18 AM |
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Nov 16, 2004 08:57 AM by amaxim |
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CB Savs for sale?
by kap10cavy - Nov 15, 2004 12:14 AM |
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Nov 15, 2004 09:16 AM by jcmonitor |
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New Tree Monitor Enclosures... day 1- progress pics
by odatriad - Nov 14, 2004 11:31 PM |
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Nov 15, 2004 09:41 PM by odatriad |
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Cumingi waters
by Phil Mc - Nov 14, 2004 09:22 PM |
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Nov 23, 2004 05:19 PM by jnemani |
