Nice lizard, hope to find a captive bred hatcling myself someday. I bet you were scared for at least a second when it jumped onto you. If/when I get one I will be takin g a complete hands off approach.
Complete rubbish mate. You may somewhat "condition" that animal into accepting your presence and interactions but you will not train her or indeed any other Varanus. I guess she'll be jumping through hoops next !!.
hello reptile ranger, are u sucessfull with the breding? I am 1 of the croc monitor fans out there that would give anything for a captive bred? if u sold all your babies already are planning on breeding more? I can be your client, how are u doing with the ownership program as well? cheers :)
i agree with gogopod. if i was a lizard getting yelled at by a crazy freak yelling ' UP '! iwoul go up higher than it,wich you were nealing and lizard it coul go higher than you.
Can you explain to me how this is any different from scaring a cat up a tree? I respect your love for this lizard, but it always bothers me to see reptiles treated and talked to like dogs. She's not responding to the word 'up', she's responding to the way you say it, and your body movement. I don't know if you're aware of it, but you are scaring her.
In explaination, I feel that it would be scaring her up the ladder if I was standing behind her while prompting her. As you can see, I am in front her tapping on the ladder and she is coming toward me. Do you think that if something was truely scared, wouldn't it run away?
Arboreal animals feel safer when they're at a higher elevation. Your monitor is familiar with her enclosure well enough to know that climbing up the ladder is the only way to get furthest away from you.
just wait you really trust these animals sooner or later you will loose a finger or 2 just watch i have been field collecting an buying reptiles for the last 13yrs
I just want to add that this would not be my first monitor, I spent many hours researching but I noticed that it is a little harder to find out information on these monitors than other, more common types found in pet stores
These are different from any other monitor species in personality.They will stand their ground and fight, many times not giving warning of an impending attack(they are ambush preditors).They have one the most powerful bites of any monitor.Because of their long bodies holding them can be challenging.Can be very distructive to enclosures. Super intelligent. Strong willed. Shy. Messy smelly poop machines. Difficult to find vetenary care.I spent over 1 1/2yr in research and still was not prepared.
just out of curiosity, what can you tell me about this monitor, that can be 10 ft. I'm seriously thinking of getting one and wanted to get your opinion on them, and I know that they can cause damage so I was wondering what are some of the warning signals to lookfor, other than a hiss and inflation of the throat. Iask because I have heard that they can lunge out at the blink of an eye, without any warning. Anyother information you can share aboutthese amazing animals I would greatly appreciateit.
I also think the enclosure its pretty boring. And I also dont think this lizard aint that tame as its seems to be. I think this girl should be let alone and enjoed by what she is and for not what we want her to be.
You are right! She is not tame. Don't be fooled to thinking that any other reptile is tame either. That is just an illusion. She is a wild caught reptile that is used to being free to roam, hunt for her food, and fight for survival. And she does behave slightly different than one that has never seen the outdoors. Reguardless, I am not trying to change what she is but helping her cope with bordom and stress that comes with being a captive animal through my interaction with her.
sorry, but all i could say is poor salvadorii. the enclosure looks pretty boring, why don´t you use more wood and trees aso. to make it look more natural and to give the monitor more space to move and discover. and the training you do is not more then stressing her. you don´t teach here anything useless.
How many times have you heard of a child that plays with a new toy and later quits playing with it because the newness has worn off. I wouldn't matter how much stuff I put in her environment she would eventually get bored. This is where training and interaction play key roles in the health and well-being of the animal. Decorations in environment are for our benefit not theirs. Which is why you don't see alot here. I do add/change her environment as well, several times a year.
The real purpose of this training is not for her do a trick rather for safety in and out of her enclosure. It's important that I be able to direct her when I clean and move things around while I'm with her. This is also used to develop a level of trust and tolerance between us. Thanks for enjoying this small aspect of training.
If you what you mean by prodding is pointing and giving key words so she knows what I want from her, then yes she is prodded. Only at the very end of this demonstration do I touch her. Have you ever trained anything in your life? If you have it probably looked much like this video. And you wouldn't have posted your comment.
I can tell you she poops at 11:45 and 2:10. She climbs down from her perch 3-4 times a day. She basks for 17 min intervals 3-4 times a day. She will soak in her water for 2-3 hours a day. Animals (and people) are unpredictable.
Nice lizard, hope to find a captive bred hatcling myself someday. I bet you were scared for at least a second when it jumped onto you. If/when I get one I will be takin g a complete hands off approach.
kain279 9 months ago
Complete rubbish mate. You may somewhat "condition" that animal into accepting your presence and interactions but you will not train her or indeed any other Varanus. I guess she'll be jumping through hoops next !!.
Ribbitmefoot 10 months ago
If you think that lizard is responding to you, then you are retarded, her instict is to go up...I bet you can't make her go down...
alexwilliamsreptiles 1 year ago
Lets see her go down that ladder....
WildDanMan 1 year ago 2
hello reptile ranger, are u sucessfull with the breding? I am 1 of the croc monitor fans out there that would give anything for a captive bred? if u sold all your babies already are planning on breeding more? I can be your client, how are u doing with the ownership program as well? cheers :)
64miguel 2 years ago
i agree with gogopod. if i was a lizard getting yelled at by a crazy freak yelling ' UP '! iwoul go up higher than it,wich you were nealing and lizard it coul go higher than you.
kingofspinosaurids23 2 years ago
:X you treat her like shes a dog when shes not... D:
thephonez 2 years ago
Can you explain to me how this is any different from scaring a cat up a tree? I respect your love for this lizard, but it always bothers me to see reptiles treated and talked to like dogs. She's not responding to the word 'up', she's responding to the way you say it, and your body movement. I don't know if you're aware of it, but you are scaring her.
gogopod 3 years ago 5
In explaination, I feel that it would be scaring her up the ladder if I was standing behind her while prompting her. As you can see, I am in front her tapping on the ladder and she is coming toward me. Do you think that if something was truely scared, wouldn't it run away?
reptiletrainer 3 years ago
Arboreal animals feel safer when they're at a higher elevation. Your monitor is familiar with her enclosure well enough to know that climbing up the ladder is the only way to get furthest away from you.
gogopod 3 years ago
just wait you really trust these animals sooner or later you will loose a finger or 2 just watch i have been field collecting an buying reptiles for the last 13yrs
TheFinishlinesports 2 years ago
I just want to add that this would not be my first monitor, I spent many hours researching but I noticed that it is a little harder to find out information on these monitors than other, more common types found in pet stores
ScottTrotter87 3 years ago
These are different from any other monitor species in personality.They will stand their ground and fight, many times not giving warning of an impending attack(they are ambush preditors).They have one the most powerful bites of any monitor.Because of their long bodies holding them can be challenging.Can be very distructive to enclosures. Super intelligent. Strong willed. Shy. Messy smelly poop machines. Difficult to find vetenary care.I spent over 1 1/2yr in research and still was not prepared.
reptiletrainer 3 years ago
just out of curiosity, what can you tell me about this monitor, that can be 10 ft. I'm seriously thinking of getting one and wanted to get your opinion on them, and I know that they can cause damage so I was wondering what are some of the warning signals to lookfor, other than a hiss and inflation of the throat. Iask because I have heard that they can lunge out at the blink of an eye, without any warning. Anyother information you can share aboutthese amazing animals I would greatly appreciateit.
ScottTrotter87 3 years ago
I also think the enclosure its pretty boring. And I also dont think this lizard aint that tame as its seems to be. I think this girl should be let alone and enjoed by what she is and for not what we want her to be.
radaricarioso 3 years ago
You are right! She is not tame. Don't be fooled to thinking that any other reptile is tame either. That is just an illusion. She is a wild caught reptile that is used to being free to roam, hunt for her food, and fight for survival. And she does behave slightly different than one that has never seen the outdoors. Reguardless, I am not trying to change what she is but helping her cope with bordom and stress that comes with being a captive animal through my interaction with her.
reptiletrainer 3 years ago
hi
sorry, but all i could say is poor salvadorii. the enclosure looks pretty boring, why don´t you use more wood and trees aso. to make it look more natural and to give the monitor more space to move and discover. and the training you do is not more then stressing her. you don´t teach here anything useless.
ilovemonitorlizards 3 years ago
How many times have you heard of a child that plays with a new toy and later quits playing with it because the newness has worn off. I wouldn't matter how much stuff I put in her environment she would eventually get bored. This is where training and interaction play key roles in the health and well-being of the animal. Decorations in environment are for our benefit not theirs. Which is why you don't see alot here. I do add/change her environment as well, several times a year.
reptiletrainer 3 years ago
that's pretty cool, i've been wondering if this is possible. first time i've seen a reptile react on command at all
ratphinc 3 years ago
The real purpose of this training is not for her do a trick rather for safety in and out of her enclosure. It's important that I be able to direct her when I clean and move things around while I'm with her. This is also used to develop a level of trust and tolerance between us. Thanks for enjoying this small aspect of training.
reptiletrainer 3 years ago
Retarded. She's moving when prodded an awful lot.
pea6 3 years ago
If you what you mean by prodding is pointing and giving key words so she knows what I want from her, then yes she is prodded. Only at the very end of this demonstration do I touch her. Have you ever trained anything in your life? If you have it probably looked much like this video. And you wouldn't have posted your comment.
reptiletrainer 3 years ago
You knew exactly what she was going to do at 3:10-15... Right? Thats why you had that fast reaction with the neck grasp.
What is the substrate you are walking on?
tylervsmith 3 years ago
I can tell you she poops at 11:45 and 2:10. She climbs down from her perch 3-4 times a day. She basks for 17 min intervals 3-4 times a day. She will soak in her water for 2-3 hours a day. Animals (and people) are unpredictable.
The substrate is an experimental polymer.
reptiletrainer 3 years ago
dont get bitten i was bleeding for 3 days .very smart tree croc..my used to typod like an argus
truthmaster1234 3 years ago
I've only had 2 bad bits in my 14 years. Both times my fault and I knew the reason why. I was being stupid at the time.
reptiletrainer 3 years ago
This is 2 months worth of casual effort. So, your right - she's smart...not me.
reptiletrainer 3 years ago
That's a wonderfully desensitised and very very smart creature.
How long have you been working with her?
kaffir2 3 years ago