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Re: Outdoor Enclosure For Monitors?
Also, as for your other questions, this is to the best of my knowledge:
Would the climate in Louisiana be good for a Mangrove monitor (which is what he wants)? If not, are there any species that would do well in that sort of climate?
Louisiana is very hot, and very humid. I'd think a mangrove monitor would be fine if the enclosure were appropriately "furnished". Also, a Savannah monitor should do well, and some species of Tegu(please someone correct me if I am wrong)
What about winter? Do they hibernate (for lack of a better term) or would he need an indoor cage for the colder months?
I have to say that for the cooler months, it would be imperative to have them indoor-only pets.
I have also read in a couple of places that natural sunlight makes monitors "revert" and become very aggressive. True or a load of bunk?
I'd say that's completely false. Sunlight is sunlight, whether coming in through a window, or shining on a rock in your backyard. Namely - monitors will be monitors. There's a very high chance that your monitor will just be aggressive. They're monitors. If you work with it consistently and gently, it may settle down and be manageable. but no matter what, if it's kept inside 100% of the time with no UV, it's just as likely to be aggressive as one kept in sunlight all day.
Given how high of a basking spot temp monitors need is this even feasible?
You would be amazed how hot a rock or log sitting in the sun can get, even on an overcast day in Oregon. During the summer months, temperatures should be just fine for a monitor. (again, someone please correct me if I am wrong here)
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