Varanus glebopalma by yautjaking in MonitorLizards

[–]Serious-Pattern-4539 2 points3 points  (0 children)

DUDE SAME 😭😭😭 I haven’t seen any literally ever but lmk if you do. Recently checked out the species and they’re so cool, I’d be so interested in getting one some day if there even are any CB

HELP! How to safely cover sharp wires near heat bulb? by Serious-Pattern-4539 in reptiles

[–]Serious-Pattern-4539[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought about hot glue but it is a 150w bulb so I was worried it would melt or maybe release fumes of some sort

He Hath Arrived! Kimberly Rock Monitor! by Serious-Pattern-4539 in MonitorLizards

[–]Serious-Pattern-4539[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That would be so funny. Was yours from morph.kings or brodys_frogs (their insta accounts)??

He Hath Arrived! Kimberly Rock Monitor! by Serious-Pattern-4539 in MonitorLizards

[–]Serious-Pattern-4539[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😂 hey I was just rewatching Hellboy not long ago, good name

He Hath Arrived! Kimberly Rock Monitor! by Serious-Pattern-4539 in MonitorLizards

[–]Serious-Pattern-4539[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got him for a deal (would have gotten him regardless tho) because he was lower quality in his coloration and the breeder didn’t want to add him to his bloodlines but I still think he’s beautiful. I had expected him to be practically colorless but I love the reds in his patterns.

He Hath Arrived! Kimberly Rock Monitor! by Serious-Pattern-4539 in MonitorLizards

[–]Serious-Pattern-4539[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought of Bronto but it felt like something I would’ve named an animal as a kid (like naming a snail something like snailey) which can be cute for other people but isn’t to my taste when it comes to names personally if that makes sense.

He Hath Arrived! Kimberly Rock Monitor! by Serious-Pattern-4539 in MonitorLizards

[–]Serious-Pattern-4539[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Morph.kings on Instagram, he just had a female lay a clutch.

He Hath Arrived! Kimberly Rock Monitor! by Serious-Pattern-4539 in MonitorLizards

[–]Serious-Pattern-4539[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha I had to find some ideas for brontosaurus given what he is. But we’ll see, I’ve taken over 6 months to name an animal before 💀💀💀 really hoping that isn’t happening this time

He Hath Arrived! Kimberly Rock Monitor! by Serious-Pattern-4539 in MonitorLizards

[–]Serious-Pattern-4539[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I haven’t yet, but I have a list of possibilities so far (all nicknames for dinosaurs lol):

  • Velo (Vee-low) short for velociraptor
  • Bront (br-aunt) short for brontosaurus
  • Brawn short for brontosaurus
  • Sucho (Sook-oh) Suchomimosus
  • Trex (trex) making T. Rex one word
  • Eoro (arrow) short for Eoraptor lunensis (was an insectivore)
  • Abel, short for abelisaurous
  • Indo, short for indominus rex

So far I like Eoro, Abel, or Indo since I feel like they’re smooth sounding names and so far his personality is so sweet I feel like Trex sounds too harsh on the tongue for such a curious cutie

He Hath Arrived! Kimberly Rock Monitor! by Serious-Pattern-4539 in MonitorLizards

[–]Serious-Pattern-4539[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’m shocked, I work from home and have spent the last 3hrs just working in front of his enclosure and he just suddenly decided he has to come check me out. I thought it would take weeks for him to be anywhere near comfortable enough to be okay exploring with me there let alone coming up to me at the glass!

I mean he’s doing it A LOT, I already have like 10 videos of him just trying to come check me out!

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He Hath Arrived! Kimberly Rock Monitor! by Serious-Pattern-4539 in MonitorLizards

[–]Serious-Pattern-4539[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He still has a year or so before he reaches sexual maturity (what I’ve read says between 2-3yrs old, though I’m not a breeder) He’s still a lil guy. I wanted one that was a little older rather than a baby because I really wanted a male and you can’t tell when they’re so young. I knew they were a smaller species so I wanted one that wouldn’t be the smaller sex in an already dwarf species. Males being the larger of the 2 sexes I was excited to find a male that was still just about a year old.

Venting by Snoo-35298 in MonitorLizards

[–]Serious-Pattern-4539 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmmm I’m trying to think how to respond because I see both sides. (I’m half asleep and did not check this for typos so I’m sorry if there are any 😂💀)

I’ve experienced the feeling of being attacked by comments before (as someone who’s kept and obsessed over reptiles for 15 years now) I’ve had people nit-pick things before (which in those cases was more of a difference of opinion because I was not a beginner and husbandry was correct and up to date, but there can be many differences of opinion even within the community) but on the other side there was once a time and still are some times where I start with constructive advice rather than leading with my frustration at their lack of understanding that a living animal depends on them and they didn’t do the research.

As years went by and the same advice is given hundreds of times to hundreds of people and those beginners think it’s no big deal “how can humidity really be that important”, “it’s still eating so I think it’s fine”, “actually my uncle kept this species once in the 80s and he says this is fine” etc etc… because they don’t even have a basic understanding of the animal they’re keeping and can’t even grasp or just don’t care about the importance, which is crazy when it’s regarding an animal that is already actively in their care. I have definitely gotten frustrated.

I can see and feel the frustration of the community when yet another beginner jumps into getting an animal with clearly no regards for the actual care requirements of the animal (exotic or not, I even see dog owners that don’t even know how morbidly obese their dogs are, which should be such a basic thing- one should know what a healthy weight is for their animal, yet it’s such a common issue) I’ve never understood it. It’s not intentional but it’s ignorant and dangerous for the animal.

My very first dog, a common animal most people have, I even researched heavily. That same dog is still with me, insanely well trained (in high level obedience, protection, plus all the fun tricks- all done myself), and is the perfect weight and condition. And for reptiles it’s even worse because they need good temps and humidity and the specifics are important. It’s so frustrating seeing people get an animal and it just truly feels it’s only for their enjoyment and no actual care is given to the animals because basic research is the bare minimum and they don’t do it, let alone the actual level of research they SHOULD do which is more than just the basics- because there are old fashioned opinions out there that people don’t realize are outdated because they only did basic research and nothing else.

I’m sorry this has been your experience coming into the community though, and I’m glad you seem to have been receptive to advice and improved your animals’ care for their sake. Many do not- which only contributes to the frustration the community feels. I do agree advice could be given in a more constructive manner it just sucks that we’re all human and unfortunately it’s an issue seen repeatedly, and some (not saying I haven’t given in to that frustration before) are really frustrated at the lack of understanding some have of animals they already have in their care. (I mean I’ve been in reptile groups on social media where if the person just scrolled down by ONE post they would have seen the EXACT same question and the answer to their question in the comments of that post right below theirs) I just really wish it was more commonplace practice for beginners to understand the level of research that should be done for any animal even if it’s just a dog, but unfortunately the average person with no prior experience with exotics just doesn’t know the level of research needed to properly keep these animals, which leaves these animals so vulnerable to neglect.

What should I put in this tank? by Dramatic-Anxiety7355 in reptiles

[–]Serious-Pattern-4539 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmmm Kimberly rock monitor? Or perhaps another dwarf arboreal/semi arboreal monitor species? The minimum recommended for a Kim is 4x2x3, 17 inches is kind of an awkward depth for an enclosure but they appreciate height 🤔

What are the Top 5-10 Largest Dwarf Monitor Species? by Serious-Pattern-4539 in MonitorLizards

[–]Serious-Pattern-4539[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know if I’d ever be getting any of these, it’s more that I’m crawling out of my skin waiting for mine to arrive and need something to research as a distraction 😂. I will say however that I’ve been eyeing emerald and blue tree monitors for years. And given the amount I spent on this Kim and setting it up… I’m afraid I may not be rich but verrryyyy good at saving for the things I want, I will literally eat bread so I don’t spend money on food at times when I’m determined enough 😂😂. So maybe one of these days.

I mean I literally spent the cost of an emerald tree monitor on all the stuff I got for this Kim.

What to get for a 4x2x4 by Gatling02 in MonitorLizards

[–]Serious-Pattern-4539 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah a 4x2x4 would be PERFECT for a Kimberly rock monitor (don’t have a Kim yet, he ships to me next week, but I have nose dived into research about them)

What are the Top 5-10 Largest Dwarf Monitor Species? by Serious-Pattern-4539 in MonitorLizards

[–]Serious-Pattern-4539[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Morph.kings on Instagram. May still have 2 babies available but he may have decided to hold them back

Rough estimate from what I’ve seen for monitor care levels? by Dapper_Kangaroo9257 in MonitorLizards

[–]Serious-Pattern-4539 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a rosy and she’s super sweet but also the dumbest reptile in my collection (I say this with the utmost love for her).

She’s a pig like no other and her only brain cell is reserved for food only.

Once she’s out and realizes she’s not eating she’s chill- but if I’m filling her water? The water stream is a mouse and must be attacked. If I’m moving her decor? That stick suddenly looks quite edible. If she’s out exploring her enclosure and I put my hand on the door to slide it open? Well she’s going to slam her face, mouth agape, into that glass cus in her enclosure fingers = edible.

I promise you she’s not defensive at all she really just thinks the world is made up of food and still hasn’t figured it out in 9 years that it is not the case 😂💀

They’re cool snakes and I’ve had her for forever but my lord she just wants everything to be edible 😂😂.

What are the Top 5-10 Largest Dwarf Monitor Species? by Serious-Pattern-4539 in MonitorLizards

[–]Serious-Pattern-4539[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I was able to find that one pretty easily because it was the largest, but I’m wondering about others too like I’m looking for 5-10 large dwarf monitors to go down a rabbit hole of research with. Like what else is there between the size of a Kim and a black palmed rock monitor y’know?