Crocodilians in Aquaria

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BuffaloPolypteridae said:
Chameleons are good for that. Since handling them isnt really kosher (due to delicateness) dont get one if you want something that can be handled. Feeding them is fun too, my buddy had a 3 horned big chameleon (last time i saw it it was 12 inches from nose to start of tail) it may be a jacksons, we would dump a bunch of crickets and superworms and the thing wouldnt even move from whereever it was, just turn towards the food bowl and start slinging that giant tounge. Really wild to watch, and he would change backgrounds and substrate hue to make him change color

Or a small specie of monitor lizard. They are super intelligent and act like dogs essentially. My Buddy's would recognize its name, and come out and see what's going on. He would leave the lid open, and he got him (somehow, don't really remember his methods) to the point where he wouldn't leave the cage w/o being called. It was awesome

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hmm interesting, I'll look into that thanks!
 
BuffaloPolypteridae said:
Chameleons are good for that. Since handling them isnt really kosher (due to delicateness) dont get one if you want something that can be handled. Feeding them is fun too, my buddy had a 3 horned big chameleon (last time i saw it it was 12 inches from nose to start of tail) it may be a jacksons, we would dump a bunch of crickets and superworms and the thing wouldnt even move from whereever it was, just turn towards the food bowl and start slinging that giant tounge. Really wild to watch, and he would change backgrounds and substrate hue to make him change color

Or a small specie of monitor lizard. They are super intelligent and act like dogs essentially. My Buddy's would recognize its name, and come out and see what's going on. He would leave the lid open, and he got him (somehow, don't really remember his methods) to the point where he wouldn't leave the cage w/o being called. It was awesome

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Monitors are definitely amazing and interesting lizards. If you've never kept one before, I recommend an Ackies monitor cuz they stay small (2ft) are extremely sociable and are desert species so do not require high humidity at all.


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Aw3s0m3 said:
Monitors are definitely amazing and interesting lizards. If you've never kept one before, I recommend an Ackies monitor cuz they stay small (2ft) are extremely sociable and are desert species so do not require high humidity at all.


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Aha! I was trying to recall the name of that monitor since that first post it was for sure the Ackies. I plan on owning one at some point, probably going to build a nice little plywood enclosure for the little guy. Say 5 ft x 3 feet x 4 feet. The red iguanas made me sad at the pet store today, they were about ten inches but were in a cage about 6 inches wide and 12 inches long. W/ about 4 of em. When I walked by I heard a thud and one like threw itself against the glass being like get me the f outta here

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If you're looking to buy any reptile, head over to kingsnake.com. I've bought a bunch of turtles off there in the past and I have no complaints. They also have the best prices! Only reptile i would buy with that size tank would be a snake. Imo snakes are way cooler than a lizard or monitor. Snakes can be held and they are amazing to watch them eat. If you want to see a crazy feeding time, go pick up a ball python. They are great at any size. If you get a baby you can't go putting it in a tank that size. I think they have problems with spaces too big:confused:. I dont recall at the moment why though. But a tank that size would be able to hold a pair at full adult size! If you get some morphs you can also sell the babies and make enough money to support your fish hobby. Good luck with whatever you choose, but honestly a snake is a great beginner reptile and they can also be a more advanced reptile. Its a great pet to have that "wow" factor.

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BuffaloPolypteridae said:
Aha! I was trying to recall the name of that monitor since that first post it was for sure the Ackies. I plan on owning one at some point, probably going to build a nice little plywood enclosure for the little guy. Say 5 ft x 3 feet x 4 feet. The red iguanas made me sad at the pet store today, they were about ten inches but were in a cage about 6 inches wide and 12 inches long. W/ about 4 of em. When I walked by I heard a thud and one like threw itself against the glass being like get me the f outta here

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Those sightings always sadden me but you can't give in and buy them cuz then you're just supporting them for doing it.


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Andrew1002 said:
If you're looking to buy any reptile, head over to kingsnake.com. I've bought a bunch of turtles off there in the past and I have no complaints. They also have the best prices! Only reptile i would buy with that size tank would be a snake. Imo snakes are way cooler than a lizard or monitor. Snakes can be held and they are amazing to watch them eat. If you want to see a crazy feeding time, go pick up a ball python. They are great at any size. If you get a baby you can't go putting it in a tank that size. I think they have problems with spaces too big:confused:. I dont recall at the moment why though. But a tank that size would be able to hold a pair at full adult size! If you get some morphs you can also sell the babies and make enough money to support your fish hobby. Good luck with whatever you choose, but honestly a snake is a great beginner reptile and they can also be a more advanced reptile. Its a great pet to have that "wow" factor.

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That tank is definitely way too big for a pair of ball pythons unless he's got lots and lots of hiding spots which pretty much means that he'll never see them. Personally, I think ball pythons are basically pet rocks. But I agree with you about snakes being good beginner pets. The easy ones at least like ball pythons, corn snakes, king snakes, etc.

To answer your comment about why they get stressed out in too big of tanks, its cuz snakes naturally like being in tight spaces. That way they feel less vulnerable because there are many animals out there that'll consider a snake as food. Including the big ones. There's plenty of footage of alligators in the Everglades eating large adult Burmese pythons. The only reason they'll come out of hiding is to drink, hunt and heat up.


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Bearded dragons are pretty cool. Some one I work with keeps them in the classroom and all the students love them. It is fun to watch them chase crickets around.
 
Aw3s0m3 said:
That tank is definitely way too big for a pair of ball pythons unless he's got lots and lots of hiding spots which pretty much means that he'll never see them. Personally, I think ball pythons are basically pet rocks. But I agree with you about snakes being good beginner pets. The easy ones at least like ball pythons, corn snakes, king snakes, etc.

To answer your comment about why they get stressed out in too big of tanks, its cuz snakes naturally like being in tight spaces. That way they feel less vulnerable because there are many animals out there that'll consider a snake as food. Including the big ones. There's plenty of footage of alligators in the Everglades eating large adult Burmese pythons. The only reason they'll come out of hiding is to drink, hunt and heat up.


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Thanks for updating me on the snake tank size reason. But would there be a snake or a pair of snakes more appropriate for this size tank? Im no expert at all on snakes but I believe a tank that size could house a red tail boa. But that's also an intermediate- advanced breed capable of killing a human.

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