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[xyz]

OK, what species would you lot recommend as a first monitor, to an experienced reptile keeper. ??????
look forward to hearing your ideas

[master pt]

V.acanthurus


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Good luck

[Thomas Shanta]

I think you'll find most people on here will say Ackies.

[xyz]

Thanks for the replies, surely there must be one or two other species on par with the Ackies as first choice ? I will research the Ackies and decide what to do.
Thanks again

[Thomas Shanta]

Ackies are near perfect as captive monitors go,they are a good size have a good temperament,can be housed in groups,breed well and are fascinating to watch.

[Rick_Albig]

It all depends on space and budget. If you want a small then get an ackie (they grow to about 2.5' but are slim and light and they can live all there lives in a 4x2x2) they are the cheapest and easiest to keep. A Bosc monitor is also a good first choice for those who want something a bit larger but remember they will need a large enclosure as adults (8x4x4 as a minimum in my opinion) they also eat a lot more than ackies!

I would not advise a large monitor species to start with (Niles, waters, albigs, crocs etc....) nor would i advise some smaller species that do not make good captives for first time keepers (Tree monitors, Argus, peach throats, blue tails etc....)

Hope this helps

Rick

[xyz]

Thanks again for your replies

[Scott W]

as Ricks says above....what space have and whats your budget? Decide on those two and we can point out some great monitors to match
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