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My ackie thread, or, The spiney tailed monitor thread.
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<blockquote data-quote="MassExodus" data-source="post: 136521" data-attributes="member: 4086"><p>I have about a week until I get my small juvie ackie monitor. I've purchased a 1 out of 2 home for him. Its a 75 gallon glass terrarium..</p><p>He's not half grown but these guys need room to run. They aint spiders. They need a LOT of space, and daily interaction/socialization. Plus a 130º basking spot, a retes stack, 80º ambient temp on the cool side of their enclosures, proper sub, and a garaunteed 20 yrs of care. These are VERY intelligent predators, that get on well with people, much like dogs and cats.</p><p>His adult enclosure will cost me about $400 dollars, the same price as the lizard himself. You'll be lucky to find one cheaper..I could build one, cheap, and have to replace it in a year or two, or buy one for the above amount, made out of pvc, that will last FOREVER. The choice is pretty easy to make..But I do work for a living, so..if you don't, don't overreach..or do, and I'll buy it off you for cheap when you can't feed it govmt cheese..lmao..ahhhhh.</p><p>Anyway, I will update this thread soon, when I have the temporary enclosure just right, and when I get him. Or her. I'll also record his/her taming and handling. I'm just excited enough to do it! Usually I don't give a **** about sharing my experiences, but I'm new to this, and jacked up!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MassExodus, post: 136521, member: 4086"] I have about a week until I get my small juvie ackie monitor. I've purchased a 1 out of 2 home for him. Its a 75 gallon glass terrarium.. He's not half grown but these guys need room to run. They aint spiders. They need a LOT of space, and daily interaction/socialization. Plus a 130º basking spot, a retes stack, 80º ambient temp on the cool side of their enclosures, proper sub, and a garaunteed 20 yrs of care. These are VERY intelligent predators, that get on well with people, much like dogs and cats. His adult enclosure will cost me about $400 dollars, the same price as the lizard himself. You'll be lucky to find one cheaper..I could build one, cheap, and have to replace it in a year or two, or buy one for the above amount, made out of pvc, that will last FOREVER. The choice is pretty easy to make..But I do work for a living, so..if you don't, don't overreach..or do, and I'll buy it off you for cheap when you can't feed it govmt cheese..lmao..ahhhhh. Anyway, I will update this thread soon, when I have the temporary enclosure just right, and when I get him. Or her. I'll also record his/her taming and handling. I'm just excited enough to do it! Usually I don't give a **** about sharing my experiences, but I'm new to this, and jacked up! [/QUOTE]
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