Tree monitor

[Alexander1]

Has anyone had success with keeping a healthy happy tree monitor? I've recently been looking up information on how they are as pets

 

[Carlton]

Haven't kept any, but have read that they can be flighty, easily stressed, and suffer unless they have a very very large enclosure. Monitors are very intelligent so I would think it would take more to keep them from boredom and frustration. I bet they aren't very social so don't enjoy much handling either. IMHO a first monitor "pet" would more likely be one of the ackies.

 

[Alexander1]

Haven't kept any, but have read that they can be flighty, easily stressed, and suffer unless they have a very very large enclosure. Monitors are very intelligent so I would think it would take more to keep them from boredom and frustration. I bet they aren't very social so don't enjoy much handling either. IMHO a first monitor "pet" would more likely be one of the ackies.

That's pretty much what I've read, wanted o hear from any owners, always nice to hear from first hand expirience like with chams

 

[OldChamKeeper]

I kept a pair of Blue trees for 10 years. Ask around about me if you like, but what do you want to know about tree monitors?