What monitor should i get?

[CoolioTiffany]

I have to disagree I see no comparison from a monitor to a dog. You dont have to give a dog a basking spot and make sure the ambient temps dont drop below a certain degree. Your dog cant become egg bound and dogs enjoy affection and compassion they like to be loved monitors can become tolerate of people but its not like there going to lay on your lap roll over and let you rub the belly

I'm just saying how I've seen Savs that just lay there right next to their owners. I think it's pretty cool, so I compared that to a dog because my dogs always like to sit and lay with me and from the Savs that are chill and lay with their owners that I've seen usually remind me of a dog.

[K00l bean]

Thankss everybody. I think im going to get an ackie. Also does anyone know where to get one? (like a website or store, i live in ohio).

[DarkComeSoon]

I would recommend a 24 in HP monitor. LOL couldnt resist

hilarious

[Skiploder]

Im all prepared. Also where could i get an ackie? I have a 100 gallon tank with nothing to put in it, Its sitting in my room taking up space. Hmm ill think ill get an ackie since you say.

So that 100 gallon tank will tolerate 18" minimum of substrate? Heavy sandy/soil or DG substrate?

Most 100 gallon glass tanks (that's what we're talking about right?) aren't wide enough for a full grown ace.

How do you plan on keeping the humidity up?

How do you plan on getting a 140 degree hot spot?

You need to answer those questions before you think about getting an ackie.

[K00l bean]

I was thinking about keeping it in 100 as a baby then a custom made one. Also I have all the stuff for the monitor but all i need is to know where to buy the monitor.

[Kara]

If you've done your homework & are thoroughly prepared to make a decision on the best monitor species to care for at this time in your herp experience, then through your research & information-seeking, you should already have a pretty good idea as to where to find one.

IOW...please...do more homework.

[gbassett]

Savannah monitors are actually great monitors. After frequent handling, they can become very calm and as if they are like a dog. I like Savs, and I wouldn't mind purchasing one, but I'm more of a BP freak

You have never owned a monitor,but you will advise someone to get one.Why?Monitors can become traceable not tame they definitely do not become dog tame

As far as handling goes once again you are giving advice on something you never owened.Force handling dose more damage than good,if you do the gentle handling everyday 15-20 minutes bla bla your monitor will always be afraid never feel secure in his encloser and my stop eating basking and eventually die

Please do not give advice on something you have no experince with


greg

[Skiploder]

I was thinking about keeping it in 100 as a baby then a custom made one. Also I have all the stuff for the monitor but all i need is to know where to buy the monitor.

Size isn't the only issue with a 100 gallon tank. Humidity and providing the proper depth of substrate are of utmost importance.

Providing a hot enough basking spot, preferably at the top of a Rete's stack is equally important.

While some may claim that an ackie makes a good beginners' monitor, most monitor keepers would tell you that monitors are not good beginner's pets. They do not tolerate husbandry miscues. While ackies may be smaller, they still require a lot of space for their size and a lot of attention to several important husbandry parameters.

[h00blah]

hey, just curious, i dont know too much about the larger lizards, but where do tegus fit in all this? wut precautions are essential? i dont plan on buying a large lizard, i have my hands full with my BPs, but im just curious

[K00l bean]

Ive been reading about the 2 monitors for a few months now. Also all the stuff ive read about ackies, they havent gave me a website or breeder to buy them from.