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06-13-2002, 07:51 PM
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I got a new nile monitor recently and dont now how to handle it. I think I know what I'm doing but i'm not sure. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_confused.gif[/img] [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_confused.gif[/img]
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06-13-2002, 09:12 PM
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I'm surprised you didn't come across something about this in your readings before you bought. But here's a link: Monitor Care
Hope it helps.
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06-13-2002, 09:31 PM
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Niles are not a lizard to be taken lightly. They are very large, powerful and AGGRESSIVE! I still have scars from the teeth , claws and tail! Definately not a beginner lizard or beginner monitor for that matter. They can be very difficult to restrain and will fight hard. I had a 4 footer that I had to clean all the blood off the cage after each feeding. What a monster. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif[/img]
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06-13-2002, 09:40 PM
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<TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD><font class="pn-sub">Quote:</font><HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><FONT class="pn-sub"><BLOCKQUOTE> I had a 4 footer that I had to clean all the blood off the cage after each feeding. </BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE>
Yours, the foods, or both? [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]
Any ways, I don't even want a nile moniter!
I would rather mess with a caimen any day.
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06-13-2002, 09:41 PM
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Ya, BW. I know absolutely nothing about Monitors and spent a few minutes searching and all the sites I found did mention that Nile Monitors have a tendency to be a bit "frisky". But I didn't want to assume that Reaper was totally uneducated, as I'm sure isn't the case.
On another note----
HEY EVERYONE, BW POSTED IN A DIFFERENT FORUM!!!!
Wow, twice in as many months. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]
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06-14-2002, 02:26 PM
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you don't handle it,give it a month or two to settle in ,then depending on how big it is start out slow 10 minutes a day and work up from there
http://varanid.org
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06-14-2002, 03:49 PM
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Im very lucky to get a placid one. He was normal the first day [whipping, biting, etc.].then after a week i got him or her out and they at first were norm and after a week of handling calmed down. It may just be a baby thing but im praying. I am just asking if im doing it right. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif[/img] [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img]
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08-14-2002, 02:13 AM
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Sounds good reaper.
My nile has been with me for only a couple of weeks almost and he has only shown me his tail whip a few times now. I feel the reason for that is due to the little dog we are sitting for some woman is annoying him when i have my back turned. I placed a pinkie in my hand just to find out what the bite of a baby nile felt like. Pretty impressive i thought. I can see why people complain if they get bitten by a potential large one.
One question to you #3reaper... What size is your nile? Nose-tip tail
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02-13-2007, 05:33 AM
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You can luck out and get a calm one. The nile I have is very pleasant, but I have him in a super large cage where he doesnt feel trapped(not that would be the reason). However I might suggest a savannah for a start, they get 4 to 6 foot and still pack a hard bite but are far much easier to tame. But watch out for the stinkers
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02-13-2007, 05:36 AM
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I Really Need a Life !
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This is 5 years old, dude.
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02-13-2007, 05:53 AM
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Its not 5 years old. It is 4 years old get you facts right lol j/k
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