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Bloodboy2000 · Contributing Member Joined: 07 Apr 2006 Posts: 93

After deciding against getting croc monitors I've been looking at Var anus Indicts, seem a very managable size, easy to work around and a 8 x 4 x 4 seems to be more than enough room.

My question is, is the above correct or not, in the setup i am leaning towards a power sun is this a necessary piece on equipment to have in the cage, what sort of temps are we looking at and temperament wise what are they like, i do not plan on molly coddling this animal just would prefer something easy to work with.

Thanks for your time

Tom

Scott W · Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 3:15 pm Post subject:

I'm sure a friend used an 8 x4 x4 and bred them yearly without problems.
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Stuart · Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 3:59 pm Post subject:

I would have thought it would be fine Tom..I used to keep a youngster and they are beautiful monitors but very nervous and skitty..well mine was.I also found it loved to climb so had a fair few branches in with mine that it used regularly..also a large pool of water will be appreciated.I used to have a powersun heating mine and it seemed to thrive.
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Bloodboy2000 · Contributing Member Joined: 07 Apr 2006 Posts: 93

Thank you Scott much appreciated. Very Happy

I think i will settle with the 8 x 4 x 4.

Thanks as well Stu, i have been intrigued since i sore them at mark ameys place, i now have the opportunity of obtaining a grown on 12" animal so i think i will embark on that. I am going to use a 160w power sun with a 250w ceramic on pulse prop as a cage that big will take some heating.

Ive found a few supplier of java wood products and have loads here so i plan of providing lots of nice climbing pieces for him/her. Do you have any photos of yours Stuart. With regards to a pool of water do you think a pre formed pond would be suitable with a filter and bottom drain would be OK?

Thanks guys

Tom

Stuart · Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 6:08 pm Post subject:

The pond idea sounds great Tom..Believe it or not just been looking through some old pics trying to find some..I do have some but I have been backing up lots of my pics on to disc lately to free some space so pretty sure they are on there.. Rolling Eyes

The girl I sold him too did put some pics up on another site ages ago so will have a search and see if I can find them..
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Bloodboy2000 · Contributing Member Joined: 07 Apr 2006 Posts: 93

Thanks mate much appreciated.

Tom