Came into the shop for taxidermy purposes (already dead). Need the common name, thanks
Kerby...
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Life is like a bunch of fish in an aquarium....we all get along (bonding) until I want to eat you....and I do.
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What kind of monitor is this?
Kerby...
Dec 28, 2011 11:03 AM
Replies (5)
FR
Dec 28, 2011 03:24 PM
Hi Kerby, its a philippine water monitor, looks like a young one. Varanus s. cumingi. Or at least it was, it may now be missing the salvator part. But I think thats right.
They are not really common in the trade as its illegal to export them out of the philippines. Good luck
Kerby...
Dec 28, 2011 09:58 PM
I didn't get it from an individual, I got it from a zoo.
Kerby...
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Life is like a bunch of fish in an aquarium....we all get along (bonding) until I want to eat you....and I do.
Paradon
Dec 28, 2011 11:39 PM
That's the prettiest monitor I've ever saw.
murrindindi
Dec 29, 2011 11:13 AM
If you had one of those Paradon, would you still think it was boring to care for, or because it`s "pretty", would you find it fascinating? (Seriously, no sarcasm))...
Paradon
Dec 29, 2011 09:15 PM
Monitors are kindda boring and dull; that's just me. I like pretty animals, yes, but I do like to prepare their meal, make sure they get the right diet and make sure they're comfortable. That's why I prefer iguanids, tortoises and turtle. I guess I like making their salads. I'm sure there are a lot of people who get the thrill out of keeping powerful animals like monitors. I personally would get a rotty and German shepherd, which are my favorite breeds, if I wanted something like that.
