Hi have a 6 month old bosc monitor. He is going to grow between 4 and 6 feet and is already very fierce and viscious. I have handled him as much as possible but it doesn't seem to be working. I have another chinese water dragon and they get on fine, its just with people. Anyone have idea's as I dont want a 4, 5 or 6 foot biting lizard!! :(
2007-01-08 05:48:27 · 6 answers · asked by Nemo 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Patience, patience, patience, otherwise he's just a pet to look at. I wouldn't suggest housing him with your water dragon, just for safety's sake. Beardies and water dragons and such typically start out and stay mellow, but you have a predator as a pet now. Instinct in reptiles is still very close to the surface, and this is something that people don't tend to realize. Some monitors can be acclimated to handling over time, but don't rely on it. One of my friends had a nile that he got as a hatchling, handled it every day, was just absolutely sweet and loving he thought, until it grabbed ahold of his leg one day and luckily he was wearing jeans... had a hole in his jeans afterward though. Just want to let you know that there is a good chance that he will ALWAYS be vicious. Good luck.
Oh, before I go, prekilled food might be a benefit, do away with his need to kill to eat. *shrug* It's an option.
2007-01-08 11:56:53 · answer #1 · answered by gimmenamenow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have u tried a reptile forum?
I have a Bearded Dragon & I got all my help & information from http://www.reptasticuk.proboards102.com/index.cgi
It is the friendliest forum I have found & there is no "daft" questions - they will help u with anything & everything without making u look silly.
Hope it helps :-)
Oh and there is a moderator on there who is an expert with boscs.
2007-01-08 06:44:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All reptiles have a sort of micro organism of their saliva, yet in simple terms some species of Varanids have "poisonous" micro organism. Upon being bitten with the aid of this species, you may nevertheless elect to take the applicable movements to sterilize the wound to avert an infection.
2016-10-30 08:39:17 · answer #3 · answered by andry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is unlikely that you can provide the environment in which a six foot long carnivorous lizard can thrive. You should not be keeping him. Research a sanctuary where he can be happy. You will do it if you truly respect him.
2007-01-08 08:49:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wear a thick pair of glove's and handle more offend hold back of neck, support body.if large tack tale under arm to stop it whipping you ,good luck,
2007-01-08 07:16:24 · answer #5 · answered by stephen eblue eyes 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Keep handling but be gentle as possible they are sensitive as babies. "Listen" to it to find out where it sensitive parts are. Be presitant he apparently dose not respect you. Respect him though.
2007-01-08 06:36:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋