They are almost as comfortable on the branches as tree monitors are. The only exception is the lack of prehensile tail activity that a tree monitor or a croc monitor possess.
quick kim pic and cool similis shot showing arboreal behavior
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They are almost as comfortable on the branches as tree monitors are. The only exception is the lack of prehensile tail activity that a tree monitor or a croc monitor possess.
Not if were discussing the arboreal nature of these monitors in comparison to their trade name. Kimberly Rock Monitor....not so rock dwelling in most of its area. Actually in some of the areas it inhabits it is quite arboreal, predating and using hollow logs for lodging. That good enough to warrant it staying in the regular area Ryan?
I don't know, some of my leos used to love to climb ontop of things. I don't think that makes them totally arboreal. I think if you give them something to climb on they will attempt to do so out of curiousity.
evilxyardxgnome;3024793; said:
Comparing V Glauerti and V Similis, to Leopard geckos is like comparing apples to oranges, can you find me specific data where leopards have been found in the canopy of trees? Hunting and using hollow logs for lodging? Because I can provide plenty of references that indicate their arboreal nature in nature for V Glauerti and V Similis. In fact the observation I made has to do with their graceful nature in the way they glide through hollow logs, branches that I have provided for my captives in their terreria. How graceful /elegant was your leopard gecko when it was curiously climbing about his/her 20 gallon?
varanio;3024819; said:
There is a big stigma where people often get caught up with the thoughts that odatriad monitors are confined to terrestrial settings, when in fact they use a lot of different terrains.
varanio;3024819; said:
I am not comparing it to leopard geckos I am just saying that they like to climb even if they aren't arboreal when given something they can climb on.
They sure are slender looking. And I agree they do have a very similar body shape when compared to a tree monitor. Damn, those kims sure are nice looking! 
Vicious_Fish;3024903; said:They sure are slender looking. And I agree they do have a very similar body shape when compared to a tree monitor. Damn, those kims sure are nice looking!
I have to say they are very fun captives, more bold and personal! Thanks Seth
evilxyardxgnome;3024890; said:
When theyre in a box of course, but I stated initially that in nature.... they are more arboreal than people give them credit. That was in the second post. Then you decided to throw geckos in the mix, which I took as a comparison which would make no sense because their natural behaviors dont include arboreal life.