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Monitors
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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Exanthematicus cage upgrade.
by dekaybrown - Aug 21, 2012 06:17 PM |
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Aug 23, 2012 08:10 PM by dekaybrown |
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Some nice pics
by FR - Aug 13, 2012 08:49 PM |
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Aug 22, 2012 02:23 AM by Paradon |
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Savvanah monitor helpe
by RussellMeiselman - Aug 13, 2012 02:56 PM |
9 |
Aug 15, 2012 05:38 PM by murrindindi |
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What's an Iideal diet for V. melinus?
by Jay W. - Aug 09, 2012 04:53 PM |
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Aug 12, 2012 02:45 PM by VICtort |
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For VICtort, about diet, from below
by FR - Aug 09, 2012 11:32 AM |
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Aug 16, 2012 08:27 PM by wldktrptls |
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Need help with water monitor
by koiboydavid - Aug 08, 2012 09:52 AM |
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Aug 16, 2012 07:54 PM by wldktrptls |
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please help on blue tail monitor
by chrisjan45 - Aug 06, 2012 04:15 PM |
3 |
Aug 07, 2012 10:56 AM by chrisjan45 |
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Yellow ackie hatching
by mhhc - Aug 05, 2012 12:38 PM |
1 |
Aug 11, 2012 09:16 AM by pwilson1985 |
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Ben Aller
by mikesmonitors - Aug 02, 2012 10:04 AM |
5 |
Aug 16, 2012 08:13 PM by wldktrptls |
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Orange V. doreanus
by Behmn8r - Aug 01, 2012 11:18 AM |
5 |
Aug 02, 2012 05:04 PM by MikesMonitors |
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/built new Greentree cage
by FR - Jul 30, 2012 10:53 AM |
3 |
Jul 31, 2012 03:38 AM by wldktrptls |
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New "mom" for savannah
by aolson1229 - Jul 30, 2012 09:53 AM |
3 |
Jul 31, 2012 05:34 PM by dekaybrown |
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On feeding crayfish/crawdads
by AnnaCB - Jul 26, 2012 12:20 AM |
31 |
Dec 07, 2012 02:31 PM by CldBloodedHabits |
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Green Tree Monitor baby hatched
by basinboa - Jul 14, 2012 09:22 AM |
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Aug 11, 2012 09:18 AM by pwilson1985 |
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mangrove monitor
by bgay08 - Jul 10, 2012 01:01 PM |
5 |
Jul 11, 2012 07:47 AM by jburokas |
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Exanthematicus updates
by dekaybrown - Jul 09, 2012 11:13 AM |
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Jul 26, 2012 12:56 AM by elidogs |
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Monitor breeding principles
by Leo_Solis - Jul 07, 2012 10:25 AM |
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Jul 12, 2012 07:25 PM by basinboa |
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Yuwonoi?
by Fabrizio13 - Jul 02, 2012 10:10 AM |
0 | No replies |
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having trouble
by mshine92 - Jul 01, 2012 08:12 PM |
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Jul 06, 2012 08:31 PM by dekaybrown |
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fresh batch of lace monitors
by crocdoc2 - Jul 01, 2012 12:38 AM |
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Jul 10, 2012 04:44 PM by crocdoc2 |
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dumeril's monitor
by bgay08 - Jun 29, 2012 01:11 PM |
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Jul 02, 2012 12:34 PM by mshine92 |
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Dewormer?
by elidogs - Jun 19, 2012 10:40 PM |
4 |
Jun 25, 2012 03:08 PM by basinboa |
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Devastating cumingi update & good news
by JPLReptiles - Jun 15, 2012 06:56 PM |
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Jun 17, 2012 04:57 AM by winnouk |
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Some more cumingi pix
by winnoUK - Jun 15, 2012 11:31 AM |
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Jul 06, 2012 08:49 PM by dekaybrown |
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First time hatched in the US.
by Gregg_M_Madden - Jun 09, 2012 09:48 AM |
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Jul 02, 2012 06:27 AM by wldktrptls |
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monitor foot fetish?
by antwon - Jun 01, 2012 11:56 PM |
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Jun 09, 2012 04:52 PM by Paradon |
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Couple questions about my ackies
by NorCalAl - May 26, 2012 12:00 PM |
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May 26, 2012 03:01 PM by Killerwhale |
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HELP my Savannah Monitor HATES me :/
by DGraf07 - May 22, 2012 05:46 PM |
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Jul 11, 2012 04:37 PM by dekaybrown |
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Where are all these puppy dog tame savs?
by SPJ01 - May 21, 2012 12:04 PM |
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Aug 15, 2012 12:54 PM by medic8388 |
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Flavi young'ens?
by NorCalAl - May 20, 2012 02:36 PM |
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May 24, 2012 03:44 PM by NorCalAl |
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new cumingi pics and update
by JPLReptiles - May 18, 2012 02:58 PM |
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May 29, 2012 06:36 AM by winnoUK |
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male or female? savannah
by iankuch - May 15, 2012 11:19 AM |
4 |
May 15, 2012 07:38 PM by iankuch |
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Baby Black Throat Monitors
by Kirk1962 - May 12, 2012 09:04 PM |
3 |
May 30, 2012 03:53 PM by WRC1228 |
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baby savannah monitor
by jheep - May 11, 2012 03:24 PM |
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May 11, 2012 09:25 PM by lizardheadmike |
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Gray tree Monitor
by Ghost101 - May 11, 2012 10:04 AM |
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May 11, 2012 04:06 PM by basinboa |
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Got my Ackies!
by NorCalAl - May 11, 2012 12:00 AM |
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May 11, 2012 10:47 AM by NorCalAl |
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Anyone Breeding Niles?
by twillis10 - May 08, 2012 02:39 PM |
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May 10, 2012 08:47 PM by lizardheadmike |
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Want a monitor, but on a budget?
by Fabrizio13 - May 04, 2012 08:52 PM |
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May 06, 2012 10:09 PM by Paradon |
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water mon/regurgitate
by anthonyf78 - May 04, 2012 04:50 PM |
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May 08, 2012 04:16 PM by Paradon |
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Rough neck diet
by scoflaw - May 04, 2012 01:15 PM |
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May 10, 2012 10:19 PM by Fabrizio13 |
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help taming
by antwon - Apr 30, 2012 05:53 PM |
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Jun 03, 2012 04:02 PM by Hoffshillshire |
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Now tristis eggs
by Gatorhunter - Apr 27, 2012 06:58 PM |
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Jun 09, 2012 09:50 AM by Gregg_M_Madden |
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Croc/salvadorii egg
by Gatorhunter - Apr 25, 2012 11:07 PM |
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Apr 28, 2012 09:26 AM by basinboa |
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Cumingis
by WinnoUK - Apr 25, 2012 01:23 PM |
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May 03, 2012 12:58 PM by mightymouseec04 |
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Juvenile Nile Monitor Diet
by Wiggles9217 - Apr 23, 2012 06:09 PM |
33 |
Apr 29, 2012 07:26 AM by bivittatus |
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Trying to pick out a monitor. NEED HELP!
by kylebrickell - Apr 23, 2012 02:37 PM |
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Apr 27, 2012 03:26 PM by wldktrptls |
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A question for Daniel....
by wldktrptls - Apr 21, 2012 06:02 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Breeding Savannah monitors
by Reptileking27 - Apr 20, 2012 12:26 PM |
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Apr 23, 2012 05:49 AM by dekaybrown |
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15 ackie eggs
by gatorhunter - Apr 19, 2012 10:09 PM |
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May 09, 2012 07:14 PM by NorCalAl |
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More cumingi action
by JPLReptiles - Apr 16, 2012 12:14 AM |
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Apr 18, 2012 12:37 PM by dav46 |
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Bosc updates
by dekaybrown - Apr 15, 2012 04:28 PM |
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Jun 05, 2012 09:38 PM by antwon |
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Ackies hatched and tristis tristis breed
by Gatorhunter - Apr 11, 2012 09:00 PM |
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Apr 15, 2012 11:11 PM by gatorhunter |
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cricket canning
by rope - Apr 03, 2012 11:48 AM |
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Apr 04, 2012 05:56 PM by dekaybrown |
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V. cumingi Breeding
by JPLReptiles - Mar 28, 2012 04:27 PM |
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Apr 11, 2012 08:54 PM by Gatorhunter |
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been a while
by nickm45 - Mar 26, 2012 04:56 PM |
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Mar 29, 2012 08:17 PM by Hoppingherps |
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This is about his toe!
by Hoffshillshire - Mar 25, 2012 05:58 AM |
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Jun 03, 2012 04:14 PM by Hoffshillshire |
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one more question
by acid_lizard - Mar 19, 2012 01:30 PM |
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Mar 19, 2012 11:01 PM by dekaybrown |
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more pics of my spoiled babies..
by dekaybrown - Mar 18, 2012 10:55 PM |
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Mar 22, 2012 01:56 PM by dekaybrown |
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so frustrating I could scream...
by dekaybrown - Mar 18, 2012 10:41 PM |
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Mar 28, 2012 03:21 PM by basinboa |
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What did I do?!?
by acid_lizard - Mar 18, 2012 09:46 PM |
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Apr 17, 2012 09:52 AM by DanaPC |
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Pics of my water monitor
by _Eric_ - Mar 16, 2012 11:45 PM |
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Mar 17, 2012 10:47 AM by _Eric_ |
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Freshly shed V. cumingi
by JPLReptiles - Mar 14, 2012 10:43 AM |
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Mar 15, 2012 07:31 PM by JPLReptiles |
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Peach-throat monitor parasites and cage
by Hoffshillshire - Mar 14, 2012 12:10 AM |
5 |
Mar 20, 2012 11:29 AM by Hoffshillshire |
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New Baby Savannah Monitors
by dekaybrown - Mar 13, 2012 01:26 PM |
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Mar 18, 2012 11:45 AM by DanaPC |
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Varanus prasinus breeding failure report
by basinboa - Mar 12, 2012 05:16 PM |
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Mar 27, 2012 06:18 PM by SlidellReptileRescue |
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A Savannah Monitor Survey
by jarich - Mar 12, 2012 10:50 AM |
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Apr 14, 2012 03:41 PM by calebharris |
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Spiders in the monitor cage
by _Eric_ - Mar 11, 2012 01:49 PM |
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Apr 14, 2012 03:46 PM by calebharris |
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Land Snails(Helix Aspera)
by xmonitorlizardx - Mar 11, 2012 08:43 AM |
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Mar 13, 2012 05:01 AM by Paradon |
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HR511 and state bans-list is growing
by Gatorhunter - Mar 06, 2012 08:52 AM |
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Mar 13, 2012 12:00 PM by PHFaust |
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For Daniel...
by MikesMonitors - Mar 06, 2012 08:09 AM |
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Mar 16, 2012 11:21 PM by wldktrptls |
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Lights
by tbone21 - Mar 05, 2012 10:02 PM |
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Mar 05, 2012 10:52 PM by dekaybrown |
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Substrate
by Crocking - Mar 05, 2012 05:18 PM |
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Mar 09, 2012 05:57 PM by dekaybrown |
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The New Arcadia T5 Bulbs?
by Todd G. - Mar 05, 2012 08:35 AM |
0 | No replies |
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ackie updates
by Hoppingherps - Mar 05, 2012 02:05 AM |
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Mar 05, 2012 05:34 PM by dekaybrown |
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Breeding Melinus
by calebharris - Mar 03, 2012 08:18 PM |
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Mar 13, 2012 04:41 PM by Fabrizio13 |
