Nicest Nile monitor ever?

**Dudeamis** · #1 06-01-2006, 03:16 AM

My local pet store got a nile in a month or so back, he's small maybe 8ish inches total. The weird thing is he is a complete sweetheart. He climbs on your shoulder and willingly hangs out, will sit on your hand without an issue and has no problems with being removed from his enclosure, never whipping, running or anything. He is really beautiful too and shows no sign of disease or anything that would make him slow in the head. Is it normal for baby Niles to be that content, do they grow up mean?

**mshrmheadcharge** · #2 06-01-2006, 03:32 AM

All the baby Niles Ive dealt with have been a bit mean at first but always calm down with regualr handeling. Ive never been around a full grown one, but Id assume it realizes its alot bigger and can actually do some damage lol.

**Dudeamis** · #3 06-01-2006, 05:26 AM

This one isn't just calm it seems to like the handling. Its even nicer than my younger Chinese Water Dragon who hates being put back down.

**kriminaal** · #4 06-01-2006, 08:04 AM

I've never known anyone who had a tame adult.But I have seen some around that size that were handleable. Not as tame as you are describing however.

**Merlin** · #5 06-01-2006, 09:20 AM

I would be cautious. An animal that displays unusually docile behavior for the species may in fact be ill.

**Dudeamis** · #6 06-01-2006, 10:05 AM

Yeah thats what I was worried about, but it's rather energetic and eats fine (watching it tear into the pinkie they fed it the other day was awesome). From what I've read it seems a little small for a nile hatchling that is at least a month or two old now. I'll go over there and give him a measure if I feel up to it after work... soo tired, should've napped.

**Dragonden** · #7 06-02-2006, 02:58 AM

I was wondering if it might be sick too. From your description it sounds like it's doing pretty good ... wait and see what the measurements are of course. If you get it make sure you take it to a vet for a check up and have it's stool tested for parasites just to make sure it really is healthy.

**Dudeamis** · #8 06-02-2006, 03:00 AM

Its 8in long with a 4in tail is that small for a Nile hatchling at least 1-2mo old?

**Lyn'sSteve** · #9 06-02-2006, 11:11 PM

So WHERE are the pics!!!

Steve

**Dudeamis** · #10 06-03-2006, 03:07 AM

In my imaginary digital camera. Maybe I'll steal my mom's over the weekend, maybe, but I expect grovelling. If I do I'll probally get the rest of my "family" on the web too.

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