I'm pretty sure all arachnids are venomous, its just to what extent and how they affect people is the question. Some will only cause a bit of pain...
I'm really, really new to keeping tarantulas so I can't give you much other than a thumbs up on deciding on getting one, so I won't be able to...
You can only get as good as building up trust and having a tolerant monitor. Not that it matters much or you meant exactly the word "tame" but...
I've already sent off messages to ask for help in this matter but maybe more voices would help. Surely one message to them would get through....I...
There is an app you can download on your phone where you can make anonymous reports about illegal wildlife sales. Its called wildlife witness....
No worries. Read over that as a crash course and please take no offense by others flooding you with advice (and please feel free to ask for some...
But just in case its not easy to find being a new member and not knowing where to look, I'll link it here for you Savannah Monitor Care Sheet |...
Yes its a sav. I suggest doing as much research on their proper care as possible and change what needs to be changed based on their requirements....
That's quite sad and I'd be more than happy to report them. The seedy side of the pet trade should not be tolerated
This store should be reported for selling a protected species you know. There are many reasons this should have never been seen and that is just...
What pet store is this, where one can buy a komodo dragon?
He is beautiful and it shows despite the pictures being a little bit on the dark side, so we aren't really seeing his true glory. I love how shiny...
I agree with kriminaal to reconsider a different monitor species. Savs are amazing monitors, but not easy to keep despite being passed off as...
Does he move oddly and seem to favor that one side like its sore? I can't really think of anything that stands out as odd, and since I'm not a vet...
Look into discoid roaches as that species is legal in Florida. Ackies are crazy for roaches and is a good staple for them, so its literally a need...
If you were to go with the plans in that cage build, you can probably keep the cost down close to what you are estimating....but be prepared that...
My cage cost was $1500 even with all the free materials, but it is a bit larger than standard size. I would say expect to pay at least a few...
To show you what went into my cage build I'm linking you this. Its backwards though. It goes from end to start of the build process cage build -...
This is what pet stores do. That's how they get people to buy them so they make a sale and move on to the next customer. They don't care about the...
Thanks for the compliment snboyer :) I built the cage out of plywood, osb and 2x4's for framing the cage to make it sturdy....and lots and lots of...
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