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Old 06-06-2017, 06:43 PM   #11
dturner100
I'm sure everybody wants to be encouraging but no, not every monitor can be tamed with handling.
I've got Niles that are puppy dog tame and have been since i got them and I've got a few that try thier best to remove my hands at any chance they get.
If you love Niles it's for the love you give to them. Not the love they give too you.
I've got tons of nasty scars from these guys. Even the tame ones can Jack you up fast.
 
Old 06-06-2017, 06:54 PM   #12
marina322
Im not trying to tame him and definitely not from handling. I was just curious to know if they usually calm down at all as they get older, like any less skittish. I'm trying to work on showing it that I am not a threat and hopefully it will realise that, if not it is ok I love Niles no matter what their personality is. Crazy or calm.
 
Old 06-06-2017, 07:16 PM   #13
biggzs716
Yes correct but I have some of the largest lizards you can have in captivity water monitors to black throats and niles seem to need more work then the others types but my 8 years of experience ive never had to worry hatched all of them on my own or bought baby no later then 2 days old and have good thread methods to make them what they are today good luck

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Old 06-06-2017, 08:13 PM   #14
marina322
Ill check out your threads thanks
 
Old 06-06-2017, 09:02 PM   #15
dturner100
Making them fat is the best method.
Once he sees that he rely on you for a food source and he weighs 60pounds or more he could calm down.
My first Nile 20 plus years ago was mean as hell until he got to a year old. Back then i didn't know hamburgers and hot dogs were bad for them. He died fat, but friendly no less...
 
Old 07-02-2017, 12:10 PM   #16
Edwardo
they should....

sounds like you have the right idea,

My advise would be, never try to grab the animal and restrain it into submission, you'll end up with a lizard with a broken spirit and will eventually just give up, not to mention terrified of you every time it sees you.
Your also sending yourself back to the beginning again in the trust/bond building process.

Start by making sure your husbandry is in the ball park, temps/humidity, hides, etc,etc, you didn't mention it? This is most important for long term success.

Keep up the tong feeding and I wouldn't handle the lizard at all.
good luck Robert
 

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