What to get next?

[SJSuperiorPythons]

So I just got a peacock monitor and I'm building him/her a 3'x2'x5' tall while he is in a 6'x3'x3' long at the moment. I want a quince monitor (varanus melinus) to put I in the 6ft enclosure. I was also thinking about a colombian tegu or a mangrove monitor. I have supplies for both species just not the room haha. Let me know what you guys think i should get ☺

[Daniel.michelle]

Don't rush into things, especially with large monitors. Make sure the one you have is set up nicely and is eating well for a month or two before you even think of shopping for a new one. (If you must, set up a new tank so that when the time comes you are 100% ready for a new lizard and just have to go get it.)

Research as much as you can about a specie before you get it, you should know all the basic husbandry needs onew the fly before getting it.

[SJSuperiorPythons]

Don't rush into things, especially with large monitors. Make sure the one you have is set up nicely and is eating well for a month or two before you even think of shopping for a new one. (If you must, set up a new tank so that when the time comes you are 100% ready for a new lizard and just have to go get it.)

Research as much as you can about a specie before you get it, you should know all the basic husbandry needs onew the fly before getting it.

I've been researching all three species i mentioned quite extensively over the passed few months because i couldn't really decide on one. I have the room to for only one but I'm in no rush to get another one. I planned on waiting about a month or 2 to make sure my new little guy was well established

[Daniel.michelle]

Good plan!

[SJSuperiorPythons]

Good plan!

You had said something about your experiences with columbian tegus? With consistent handling couldn't these guys become really well mannered?

[jclaiborne]

Even though columbians stay a little smaller I still feel that a 6x3x3 is too small.