Ellie Tierney
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Caring for Monitor Lizards
Who said dinosaurs were extinct? Tyrannosaurus-Rex, Raptors, Stegosaurus ,and Pterodactyls almost seem as mystical as dragons, right? Well, what if I tell you there is a huge dragon and dino community in the exotic animal trade? Well, you can't exactly head to your nearest T-Rex breeder in your area, but you can find their closest ancestors nestling up in peoples' homes. And no, I'm not talking about those wildlife rescuers who share their home with crocodiles rehabilitating them for the wild, but ordinary people. You'd be surprised how many people keep these dragons and dinos. I'm talking bearded dragons, a huge variety of monitor lizards, Caiman lizards, iguanas, and the list goes on. According to the RSPCA, the number of reptiles and amphibians kept in the UK is between 1.3-7 million. It is hard to estimate a more accurate number for these animals as most do not require a dangerous animal license and are bred for personal hobby, not commercially, and are therefore, not accounted for.
By Ellie Tierney6 years ago in Petlife
'Taming' Your Savannah Monitor
This is my 4-month-old savannah monitor, Pablo. I got this guy (girl) when she was just a couple weeks old from the North of England and had her brought back to Central Scotland to join my family. I already had the vivarium and equipment ready before getting her as I already have reptiles and spare equipment. I will be doing a savannah monitor care article so if there are any questions about my set up and routine, hopefully they should all be answered there.
By Ellie Tierney6 years ago in Petlife