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11-13-2008, 02:19 PM
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Teeth, Claws and Tail
Varanus ornatus
If it tolerates people as an adult it would be great. 
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11-13-2008, 02:25 PM
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Handsome little devil! I didn't know you were into monitors.
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11-13-2008, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by SPJ
Varanus ornatus
If it tolerates people as an adult it would be great.
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Very pretty. Pardon my ignorance of monitors but what is the common name for this one?
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11-13-2008, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by MiIguanaLvr
Very pretty. Pardon my ignorance of monitors but what is the common name for this one?
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Ornate nile monitor. A subspecies of the common nile.
These tend to stay smaller as adults, have different markings, and a pink instead of black tongue. Supposedly they tame easier than common niles.
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11-13-2008, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by TheFragginDragon
Handsome little devil! I didn't know you were into monitors.
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I love them but the wife doesn't. 
I had the nile from Hell at one time that kept escaping (never use pegboard as a backing on the cage) so he eventually had to go. Was not nice and it was best he left than me build another cage.
I have been looking for a true ornate nile and finally found one. Usually I see pretty niles being passed of as ornates but this one is an actual ornate with the pink tongue and all.
I think it's a male since it comes running up to me when I open the cage. From what I have read, males tend to be more outgoing and come right up to you. He goes right out into my hand but the running up part is gonna suck when it is older. That will shock you seeing a large lizard coming at you. 
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11-13-2008, 05:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SPJ
Ornate nile monitor. A subspecies of the common nile.
These tend to stay smaller as adults, have different markings, and a pink instead of black tongue. Supposedly they tame easier than common niles.
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Thanks for the info. I had heard of them but didnt know the latin name
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11-13-2008, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by SPJ
That will shock you seeing a large lizard coming at you. |
THAT is going to be a Kodak moment . Good luck with him!
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11-13-2008, 06:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SPJ
Ornate nile monitor. A subspecies of the common nile.
These tend to stay smaller as adults, have different markings, and a pink instead of black tongue. Supposedly they tame easier than common niles.
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You had me wondering if they changed the classification while I wasn't looking (certainly possible, since I haven't been looking for 10+ yrs  damn, I'm getting old). Since they are still a subspecies, they're still Varanus niloticus ornatus. Quit trying to trick the old timers.
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11-13-2008, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by hhmoore
You had me wondering if they changed the classification while I wasn't looking (certainly possible, since I haven't been looking for 10+ yrs damn, I'm getting old). Since they are still a subspecies, they're still Varanus niloticus ornatus. Quit trying to trick the old timers. |
They are actually starting to break them out now. It used to be Varanus niloticus ornatus but lately I have seen them being described as Varanus niloticus and Varanus ornatus individually since the ornatus is more of a forest animal that prefers higher humidity.
They definitely appear to have totally different dispositions so far. Warmed up to 130 degrees plus and a V. niloticus will whip you with the tail and try to bite a chunk out of you (been there, done that, didn't like it ). This one comes running over to see what's going on and come out of the cage.
Let's see how it progresses over time. Gonna try to gain it's trust thru it's belly.
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11-18-2008, 08:25 PM
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Full body shot.
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