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 #765394


Emostar2292
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 Black tree monitor

hey every one i was just wondering if ne one here has owned or owns a black tree monitor and would like to tell me what they are like? like do they get used to new areas fast ive seen pics of them being handled so i dont worry about that and what do they eat can i put them on the full out monitor diet u no turkey and all? and what type of substrate should i use im jsut starting reaserach will be around 6 months b4 i actually put the order out for a pair and also how would i disenfect huge tree branches u no get rid of ne unwated stuff
k well ne help would definitely be hot
04/30/06  07:52pm

 #765498


Jasonfrilled1
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   Message To: Emostar2292   In reference to Message Id: 765394


 Black tree monitor

dont get one. you are way to inexperienced. i have read some of your other posts. just because someone is holding a monitor in a picture DOESNT mean they are lap pets. and what is with the turkey and all. get a life punkrocker
04/30/06  08:57pm

 #765635


TheBandit1
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   Message To: Jasonfrilled1   In reference to Message Id: 765498


 Black tree monitor

I think you should seriously consider a smaller type of monitor or something like an ackie.Cause truthfully you do sound inexperienced.Tree monitors are very hard to care for.I have no clue what you meant when you said that you will be using the turkey diet or something.
04/30/06  09:52pm

 #765670


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   Message To: TheBandit1   In reference to Message Id: 765635


 Black tree monitor

I would seriously stick with ackies. Even the most experienced monitor keepers have a problem keeping these tree monitors alive. I doubt a newbe would be able to do it. Stick with ackies or geckos or something.
04/30/06  10:16pm

 #766043


Emostar2292
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   Message To: Pugmar   In reference to Message Id: 765670


 Black tree monitor

ok well one dont be jerks ok the punk rocker comment like wtf ne ways i was looking for a arboreal pet for my 5ft long 3 foot deed and 7 foot high tank and i dont want a freaking ackie i really dont liek theyre colouring i want more vibrant colours but if u think an ackie would like to live in that tank then maybe ill reconsider i just dont like how tiny they are i want a 3ft lizard good 100 cm that loves to climb and if theyre re ne others other than tree monitors list them ill check them out becuase the last thing i want to do is diminish an arealdy diminshing pop



05/01/06  06:32am

 #766084


Treemonitors
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   Message To: Emostar2292   In reference to Message Id: 766043


 Black tree monitor

Varanus tristis.

They are captive bred, durable (much more so than any tree monitor species), and are arboreal throughout most of their range. Provided that you properly set up the enclosure for them, they will use every square inch of space offered to them.

If you want a climber, I would say that this is your best bet. Of course, these don’t like, nor do they respond well to handling either. If you really want an animal that you can pet, or hold, I suggest going with something other than a monitor.
05/01/06  08:16am

 #766297


Emostar2292
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   Message To: Treemonitors   In reference to Message Id: 766084


 Black tree monitor

i dont excatly care about handling my monitor i want to be able to look at them and ocassonly like 2 times a week maybe take them out with me
the thing is id get a sav but i dont have the floor space and my mom doest want a 4ft lizard running around or wanting to eat her poodle
but if u say tristis would be ok ill look into them could u get me a good care sheet and i also herd about a monitor its called varanus mitchelli and i was wondering how they where in captivity
05/01/06  01:32pm


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