What monitor should i get?

[Hulihzack]

I read this thread and it screamed-get a bearded dragon first-then decide if you are going to be capable of housing a monitor... Heck a beardie would even be really happy in a 100gal tank lol. And beardies are known for being friendly, go figure. just throwin that out there

[K00l bean]

Maybe. I asked my dad and mom if i can get an ackie of course they said yes but then i said its 300 and there like no, wait a year. Im thinking of getting a beardie. Any other suggestions?

[wolfy-hound]

If you want to talk about ackies, talk to ProExotics. I do not suggest you get a monitor at this stage. Monitors are a huge step up for a relatively new keeper, plus, what will happen when you move out, go to college, get busy for summer, go on family vacations?

Beardies might be a better fit. Easier to feed, house, and handle. There's a few beardie forums out there you could join too, in addition to people here who have them. They have their own specialized needs, and you might find they are much better to keep as pets in the long run.

[K00l bean]

Thanks. Ill wait for an ackie or sav later. A beardie looks good. ill search them up and gather info before i get it or if i get it.

[gbassett]

Maybe. I asked my dad and mom if i can get an ackie of course they said yes but then i said its 300 and there like no, wait a year. Im thinking of getting a beardie. Any other suggestions?

If you have to ask mom and dad,there is no way you are ready for a monitor.



greg

[K00l bean]

Im not allowed to get a pet without there knowledge, they will make me sell all of my other pets. They are strict as can be. They want to know what i want before i buy it , so they know whats coming.

[suzuki4life]

bearded are a bunch of work...

I recommend a leopard gecko. Much easier, cheaper (to buy and to feed) and they hunt in very similar ways as a monitor.

Bearded will need special UV lighting, and a varied diet.

get some crickets and mealworms and an occasional pinky mouse and you're all set.

Check craigslist...

people give away leopards all the time.

They do pretty much everything a monitor does on a smaller and cheaper scale.

And I have 2.2 colony of ackies...

If I didn't breed my own food and supplement with some turkey here and there.....their food bill would exceed $80-100 a month easily...food alone.

A single ackie can eat 20+ crickets a day and still be hungry.

I have a 2.5'x6.25'x3' cage with about 1200 lbs of dirt (1 ft deep)

[K00l bean]

I have some leos. Im giving my male away for a female possibly.

[ItsMichael805]

berdies are cool, good luck.

[K00l bean]

Im going to breed today ,maybe...