best monitor/tegu

I did alot of research on Ackies because I thought they were awesome monitors. But I figured that since I am limited in lizard experience, I would get some bearded dragons first. After I get out of this apartment, a pair of yellow ackies will be the first thing that I get :)

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Originally Posted by Shelby

Be aware that a blackthroat requires at minimum an 8' cage. Most likely you will have to build it yourself too.

A 5' lizard will eat a LOT too. Keep it in mind.

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You forgot poop a lot as well!

Go for the ackies they are gorgeous, plus they are much more managable.

go with a nile monitor. they're wicked!!

Sure they are - they also grow to five feet and can have an attitude to match. Ackies is the best choice ;) I have a Sav and he's pretty good but ackies are the ideal first monitor.

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Originally Posted by bigballs

go with a nile monitor. they're wicked!!

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you cant be serious right?

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Originally Posted by mr~python

you cant be serious right?

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Well I really hope that was a jest he made - but not the most intelligent thing to post on a public forum where people might take it to be true ...

Like someone asking what is the best type of first-time Python to buy and someone suggesting a Burm :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by Razaiel

Like someone asking what is the best type of first-time Python to buy and someone suggesting a Burm :rolleyes:

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Actually, my first snake was a burm :O, and while I wouldn't trade the experience for anything, I wouldn't recommend it!!

I think Daniel1983's idea of starting off with Beardies, then moving up is a great idea, if and when I get into reptiles with legs, that's probably what I'll do.

(or I'll just go find a nice WC Nile, because sometimes I have, as they say "poor impulse control", Oh, Well!)

Edit---oh, I just noticed, whoever put the poll up, spelled "savanah" wrong.

i hav to go with ackies!!


and its not spelled shavana or savanah, its spelled savannah

I understand this is not always the case but the best experiences I have had are with water monitors, but I have had some not so good experiences. We have a water monitor at Phoenix Herp Soceity that we take to reptile shows and let the kids pet him.

hey razaiel niles can get over 7 feet. sorry for the joke mr.serious.

and kids don't believe everything you read on a public forum cuz believe it or not, it may not be true!!!