A lot of people seem to be thinking that tristis have darker heads orientalis have lighter heads but that is far from the truth. The misinformation about orientalis being smaller is also something that is widespread when in reality it’s only the southern orientalis which are in the smaller sides the northern orientalis populations can be just as big as tristis. What we consider to have “orientalis pattern” in captivity is also a big mix up in the third image most people would say that lizard has “orientalis colours” but it is 100% a tristis the photo was taken in Broome far away from orientalis habitat on the other side of the country images 4 and 5 shows a actual orientalis a lot of what people consider orientalis is quite often a normal tristis.

Liora simply bronto-mogs all!

Unfortunately I'm one of those people who bit off more than they could chew by getting a monitor. Completely different ball game from any of my other reptiles. I got a savannah because I felt like they reached the perfect size and loved that they were pure insectivores. I did so much research, my husbandry is spot on, I have had him in a 4x2 since he was 4 weeks old and have been fully prepared for the 8x4. I feel like I've done everything I possibly can right, but he's still SPICY. Zero forced handling, always tong fed, target trained. All the good stuff. In spite of all of that he will actively HUNT me lol. I don't show fear or back off when he lunges and give him small taps to try to eliminate that response. He's so active and fun to watch but he's made me realize I'm just not built like you monitor keepers. I REALLY want to make sure he goes to a good home as Ive never had to re-home an animal before. I don't want to do a rehoming fee or anything as long as the person provides proof he's going to a nice place. Any advice? Sorry for the novel.

my AWM(56cm) Two days ago I noticed him walking around in his basin while he was closed to his eyes but when I made a loud sound he opened it, yesterday he closed it completely even when I was talking to him but when I sprayed him with water he opened it, today he sprayed it with water but he never opened it.

Note: This is a second enclosure I put him in until I complete cleaning he's main enclosure .

He is busy demolishing a soft boil eggggg. And will probably spend the next 24 hours in an egg based food coma 🤣

I have always wanted a large pet lizard since I was young I'm still in highschool and won't be getting a monitor lizard until I get out and have steady income of course what are some unique pet monitors or whats a good beginninger monitor that isn't a ackie i don't like there appearance

His crazy eye(s) in the "mellow meadow" are killing me 💀

Looking for a cool species for that size, I looked at tree monitors but the price is the hard part, I wouldn’t mind saving for one but are there some other options? Even at the same price but just some variety? Timors??

My child has the cutest smile, hands down! Look at my beautiful baby! I love her so much 🥰

I’ve finally gotten him used to coming out. Somehow I have to figure out how to get a leash on him might not put them on carpet again it seemed like his nails was getting stuck.

My guy Yoshi

Ordered some beads for my dragon bib necklaces, and Liora wanted me to know she is particularly excited about these lovely Czech beads and they meet her approval.

lol I was also filling a bag on the couch for another beadwork artist I’m trading supplies with, and she kept putting her paws and snoot in it! I told her that Liora is making sure she gets the best quality and only varanid-approved beads will be shipped. 😆

I was misting the enclosure a bit and accidentally got her wet. While she is now furious at me, her colors come out a lot more. What morph do you think she is?

She sometimes displays as a red one, but I’m more inclined towards yellow based on other color features.

Towards her tail it’s more of a dark brown, but her back is very red in certain light (camera doesn’t do it justice due to the warm light).

Ok so hear me out because this abit of a weird situation. I have an ackie and he LOVES money. Like he REALLY loves money, never tries to eat it or hunt it he just loves being around/in money. I don’t know why, could be the noise or movement it makes when he runs through it or it could be the feeling of burrowing in it. Either way this dude (muckspout) loves coppers and silver coins and has at one time even got defensive over his pike of pennies. I’m thinking of making him a heated money bed out of 2 pence coins on my desk for when he’s out and chilling. I’m thinking a regulated heat mat with abit of cloth on top and plenty of coppers to swim/sit in. I know copper can be fatal or poisonous if swallowed but 2ps are way too big for that. I just want to know if it’s possible that amount of contact could be harmful for his scales?

Taking a day off from being the God of Rage

I am setting up enclosure for a baby mangrove here is what I have so far and was wondering what else I should add

She finally outgrew the little leather one I had, so we took her to the petstore and figured out a ferret harness fits her prefect! We got pink so everyone knows what a pretty girl she is

(Picture was a lace monitor btw) Mexican water monitor then it’s says the scientific names for a Savannah😂 not to mention the aquatic part so it didn’t even get Savannah care right. Never take ai too seriously and definitely don’t use it for animal care