Re: Argus and Savannah monitor care

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Posted by QAZXSWEDCVFRTGBNHYUJM,KIOL./;P['] on November 17, 1998 at 15:52:12:

In Reply to: Argus and Savannah monitor care posted by Peter on May 24, 1998 at 15:29:21:

: I recently purchased too really healthy captive bred monitor babies(an Argus and a Savannah). But I have a lot of questions that I want to ask about them and care in general:
: 1. The Argus is about 13" from head to tail and the Savannah is about 5" from head to tail. So far they've been doing fine in a 40 gallon long tank and both seem to be eating alright. But, how long will this setup last? Also, I will probably be taking a monitor to college with me next year. Anyone have info on ease of care at college and stuff like that?
: 2. The Savannah seems to really be subdued for a baby. It barely moves around (except to chase the occasional cricket) and is always laying in the water bowl (even at night when it's colder). He hasn't eaten much in the last week, though I've tried to feed him pinkies and crickets. The first day he ate a pinkie with a lot of gusto, but he doesn't seem to be interested in them now. He's only taken a few large crickets in the last few days. Any advice?
: 3. At first, the Argus, though very active, was pretty calm after a little handling. Now, though he seems to be shedding and doesn't even want to be touched. I think this is normal but I'd aprreciate info on it.
: 4. The Argus always tries to get out of the tank. It's amazing what he tries, including moving a log over and getting on top, trying to jump out. Any reason why he would try so hard to get out, other than because of natural inqusitiveness (I also have to say that the conditions in the tank, such as light, heat, and water are fine).
: 5. When should I start feeding the argus mice (he eats the fuzzies like popcorn, but his mouth looks a bit small for a whole mouse. I was thinking about hoppers, but they aren't really avaiable).
: 6. It seems to be getting harder to find food for the two monitors. The pet stores only carry fuzzies and they seem to be both too small and too big for the two monitors that I have. Is it economically better to raise mice myself rather than depending on the pet stores? If so, will the breeders yeild enough for the monitors (at least while they're young)?

: Thanks for the help

: Pete

IT IS NORMAL FOR ALL OF THIS THINGS TO HAPPEN. TRY LITTLE PINKYS FOR FOOD GOOD LUCK.

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: : I recently purchased too really healthy captive bred monitor babies(an Argus and a Savannah). But I have a lot of questions that I want to ask about them and care in general: : : 1. The Argus is about 13" from head to tail and the Savannah is about 5" from head to tail. So far they've been doing fine in a 40 gallon long tank and both seem to be eating alright. But, how long will this setup last? Also, I will probably be taking a monitor to college with me next year. Anyone have info on ease of care at college and stuff like that? : : 2. The Savannah seems to really be subdued for a baby. It barely moves around (except to chase the occasional cricket) and is always laying in the water bowl (even at night when it's colder). He hasn't eaten much in the last week, though I've tried to feed him pinkies and crickets. The first day he ate a pinkie with a lot of gusto, but he doesn't seem to be interested in them now. He's only taken a few large crickets in the last few days. Any advice? : : 3. At first, the Argus, though very active, was pretty calm after a little handling. Now, though he seems to be shedding and doesn't even want to be touched. I think this is normal but I'd aprreciate info on it. : : 4. The Argus always tries to get out of the tank. It's amazing what he tries, including moving a log over and getting on top, trying to jump out. Any reason why he would try so hard to get out, other than because of natural inqusitiveness (I also have to say that the conditions in the tank, such as light, heat, and water are fine). : : 5. When should I start feeding the argus mice (he eats the fuzzies like popcorn, but his mouth looks a bit small for a whole mouse. I was thinking about hoppers, but they aren't really avaiable). : : 6. It seems to be getting harder to find food for the two monitors. The pet stores only carry fuzzies and they seem to be both too small and too big for the two monitors that I have. Is it economically better to raise mice myself rather than depending on the pet stores? If so, will the breeders yeild enough for the monitors (at least while they're young)? : : Thanks for the help : : Pete : IT IS NORMAL FOR ALL OF THIS THINGS TO HAPPEN. TRY LITTLE PINKYS FOR FOOD GOOD LUCK.

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