to those who keep monitors

[Mike D]

Well im going to hopefully be getting a monitor in the next few weeks. but im not exactly sure what kind to get. i would like to get one that is semi aboreal. im new to monitors but not large reptiles. i currently have a large male iguana. that being said im not sure what kind of monitor would be good in an area like that. or is several of a smaller speices could be kept in a large enclosure. looking for some ideas so i can start planning

i will be starting it off in a 45 long. 48x12x17. but the final tank size will be large. the area is an oddball shape. heres a quick drawing with the dimensions. and i will be using probably most of the space and i would like to take advantage of the height. the enclosure will be 3' deep. there is also a window in the back of the wall which i will be keeping there and it will be incouporated into the tank to allow for natural sunlight when weather permits

 

[varanio]

You have a lot of room to work with, what I would do is take a look around and see what species catches your eye. Then come back on here and Ill help you with whatever you may need for it.

 

[Mike D]

ive always liked mangrove monitors, roughnecks, black throats, waters.

then there are the ones i will never be able to afford green trees and the higher end monitors

 

[CrystalizedHairs]

A large group of dwarf monitors would be awesome. I wouldn't keep anything that gets over 3.5' though, as monitors are extremely active lizards. Blackthroats(5') and typical waters(6-7') are definitely out.

 

[Vicious_Fish]

How about a few Peachthroats?

 

[varanio]

How about a few Peachthroats?

I like where your heads at Seth, although some mangroves wouldnt be too shabby either if you get the island locales that dont get monstrous!

 

[CTU2fan]

Timors or roughneck (rudicolis, not dumerili). That's what I'd do anyway, in that space. How do you guys heat/light really tall enclosures like that? Just curious what people do with room-type enclosures.

 

[varanio]

Timors or roughneck (rudicolis, not dumerili). That's what I'd do anyway, in that space. How do you guys heat/light really tall enclosures like that? Just curious what people do with room-type enclosures.

They only really need one hot area, the important thing is that the temps dont drop below 70's in the cool end.

 

[Mike D]

if i were to go with peachthroats what would be a good number? would there be aggression problems?

which mangrove speices would be suitable? im really starting to like them

 

[hamato_yoshii]

I'm sorry maybe I missed something. Do you still have your iguana? Was this his cage? Is this separate from him?

I also like the Mangrove idea, especially for someone who's new to monitors.