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Vinsslaurie: /* Conclusion */

Vinsslaurie — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:21:21 GMT

Conclusion

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	== Conclusion ==		== Conclusion ==
-	~~Please contribute~~ to ~~this section~~.	+	Although beautiful and very active, mangrove monitors are suggested for experienced reptile owners because of its high care and maintenance level, sometimes elaborate diet and risk of injury whilst handling. Space, devotion and time should be readily available by anyone wishing to add a mangrove monitor to their reptile collection.

	== References ==		== References ==

Vinsslaurie: /* Hydration */

Vinsslaurie — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:17:28 GMT

Hydration

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	=== Hydration ===		=== Hydration ===
-	Make available a large enough water container for the lizard to completely submerge, and ideally to be able to swim.	+	Make available a large enough water container for the lizard to completely submerge, and ideally to be able to swim.
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		+	Mangrove monitors will often defecate in their water and will also tend to spill substrate into the swimming area by burrowing near it as well as frequently entering and exiting the water; for the monitor's health, it is highly suggested to change its water daily.

	== Advanced ==		== Advanced ==

Vinsslaurie: /* Handling */

Vinsslaurie — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:13:38 GMT

Handling

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	=== Handling ===		=== Handling ===
-	~~Mangroves~~ are ~~shy~~ and ~~skittish~~ at first but ~~fairly easy~~ to ~~tame~~. ~~They are~~ known ~~for defecating~~ on their ~~owners~~. Unlike iguanas, ~~the~~ mangrove ~~monitor’s tail does~~ not have a fracture point.	+	Handling a mangrove monitor can be a difficult thing; caution is always advised whilst holding one for although rarely vicious, mangrove monitors bear long sharp claws, which can cut through both skin and clothing. Holding this lizard can prove very difficult for an inexperienced handler. Most owners will prefer to keep mangrove monitors as show reptiles because of their agitated nature.
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		+	Thick leather gloves are highly suggested when first handling a mangrove monitor as their highly active natures pushes them to seek escape by clawing their way out of hands. Although much less frequent, this lizard may bite (young mangrove monitors are more prone to biting) and its teeth are quite sharp; bites can be surprising as it has a long neck capable of twisting at various angle.
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		+	Monitors remain on of the toughest reptiles to manipulate; of course, this varies from one to another and many people have been know to own very tame mangrove monitors, the general mangrove monitor can prove very hard to tame even after daily holding. One technique which has proved successful with mangrove monitors (as well as several other lizards) is to engulf the monitor’s body in a towel, holding its arms and legs against its body, leaving its head to stick out one end and the tail at the other; use care not to crush the monitor nor to hold it too tightly or loosely (too tight can prove harmful to the monitor and too loose may give it a chance to escape); hold it in this way while sitting down (i.e. whilst watching television), the monitor will be agitated at first but will eventually calm down; this technique will be very stressful for the monitor or any lizard though.
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		+	Considering the mangrove monitor uses both its mouth and claws to tear through raw food and will bathe in the same water and burrow in the same substrate it defecates in, it may very well inflict salmonella or similar diseases; use of disinfectant on cuts and bites is strongly suggested as well as washing hands after handling.
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		+	Some mangrove monitors have been known to defecate on their handler. Unlike iguanas, mangrove monitors do not have a fracture point on their tail.

	== Housing ==		== Housing ==

Yedida: /* Hydration */

Yedida — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:26:30 GMT

Hydration

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	=== Hydration ===		=== Hydration ===
-	~~Please contribute~~ to ~~this section~~.	+	Make available a large enough water container for the lizard to completely submerge, and ideally to be able to swim.

	== Advanced ==		== Advanced ==

Yedida: /* Diet */

Yedida — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:24:26 GMT

Diet

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	=== Diet ===		=== Diet ===
-	Shrimp, fish, beef heart, mice, hardboiled eggs, crayfish, crickets~~. Mangroves should be fed a small amount each day, instead of a larger amount once or twice a week~~.	+	Shrimp, fish, beef heart, mice, hardboiled eggs, crayfish, crickets.

	=== Supplements ===		=== Supplements ===

Yedida: /* Feeding */

Yedida — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:24:03 GMT

Feeding

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	== Feeding ==		== Feeding ==
		+	The reptile vet in my area said to make a small amount of food available every day, like they would probably find in the wild.
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	=== Diet ===		=== Diet ===
	Shrimp, fish, beef heart, mice, hardboiled eggs, crayfish, crickets. Mangroves should be fed a small amount each day, instead of a larger amount once or twice a week.		Shrimp, fish, beef heart, mice, hardboiled eggs, crayfish, crickets. Mangroves should be fed a small amount each day, instead of a larger amount once or twice a week.


	=== Hydration ===		=== Hydration ===
-	Please contribute to this section.	+	Please contribute to this section.

	== Advanced ==		== Advanced ==

Prism wolf: /* Introduction */

Prism wolf — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 08:10:01 GMT

Introduction

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==
		+
		+	[[Image:Chillin'_under_electric_sun.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Photo of Yael by [http://www.thereptilefile.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=91 omg monitors]]]
		+
	Mangrove Monitors are found from Japan to southern Australia and on Pacific islands. They are closely related to the blue tail and peach throat monitors.		Mangrove Monitors are found from Japan to southern Australia and on Pacific islands. They are closely related to the blue tail and peach throat monitors.

Rwagoner at 03:50, 25 February 2008

Rwagoner — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:50:28 GMT

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	'''Order:''' Squamata <br />		'''Order:''' Squamata <br />
	'''Family:''' Varanidae <br />		'''Family:''' Varanidae <br />
-	'''Genus~~/species~~:''' Varanus ~~indicus~~ <br />	+	'''Genus:''' Varanus <br />
		+	'''Species:''' Indicus

	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==
	Mangrove Monitors are found from Japan to southern Australia and on Pacific islands. They are closely related to the blue tail and peach throat monitors.		Mangrove Monitors are found from Japan to southern Australia and on Pacific islands. They are closely related to the blue tail and peach throat monitors.

-	~~Mangroves are shy~~ and ~~skittish at first but fairly easy~~ to ~~tame~~. ~~They are known for defecating on their owners. Unlike iguanas~~, ~~the mangrove monitor’s tail does not have~~ a ~~fracture point~~.	+	They can increase their mouth size by spreading the hyoid apparatus and dropping the lower jaw to eat large prey. Also, its mouth is sometimes outlined with a red substance that is blood mixed with saliva. This may be used to frighten predators or attract prey.

-	~~Special Features: They can increase their mouth size by spreading the hyoid apparatus and dropping the lower jaw~~ to ~~eat large prey. Also, its mouth is sometimes outlined with a red substance that is blood mixed with saliva. This may be used to frighten predators or attract prey~~.	+	== Difficulty ==
		+	Please contribute to this section.

-	== Size ==	+	== Basic Info ==
		+	=== Size ===
	Mangrove monitors can reach up to 5 feet, but tend to be 3.5 feet to 4 feet. Males are noticeably larger than females.		Mangrove monitors can reach up to 5 feet, but tend to be 3.5 feet to 4 feet. Males are noticeably larger than females.

-	== Lifespan ==	+	=== Lifespan ===
	Lifespan in the wild is about 10 to 12 years. In captivity it is about 15 to 20 years.		Lifespan in the wild is about 10 to 12 years. In captivity it is about 15 to 20 years.

-	== ~~Temperature~~ ==	+	=== Handling ===
-	~~Mangrove monitor enclosures should be kept between 85-90 degrees~~, ~~with~~ a ~~basking spot of 95 degrees~~. ~~At night the temperature~~ can ~~dip~~ to ~~75 degrees~~. ~~Hours~~ of ~~daylight~~ should ~~be 12L/12D during a 24 hour period~~.	+	Mangroves are shy and skittish at first but fairly easy to tame. They are known for defecating on their owners. Unlike iguanas, the mangrove monitor’s tail does not have a fracture point.
		+
		+	== Housing ==
		+	Adult mangrove monitors should have an enclosure at least 8’ x 2’ x 3’. They love to swim and should have a large water bowl where they can completely submerge themselves. They will sometimes remain underwater for hours. They may even keep their head submerged for up to an hour at a time. Be careful of the moisture in the enclosure leading to mold. These lizards are also semi-arboreal and should have secured branches to climb.

-	== Substrate ==	+	=== Substrate ===
	Cypress mulch is a good substrate for monitors to dig and burrow in, and it holds moisture well. Carefresh Pet Bedding was also recommended by a vet.		Cypress mulch is a good substrate for monitors to dig and burrow in, and it holds moisture well. Carefresh Pet Bedding was also recommended by a vet.

-	== Diet ==	+	=== Temperature ===
		+	Mangrove monitor enclosures should be kept between 85-90 degrees, with a basking spot of 95 degrees. At night the temperature can dip to 75 degrees. Hours of daylight should be 12L/12D during a 24 hour period.
		+
		+	=== Humidity ===
		+	Humidity should be between 70 percent and 90 percent.
		+
		+	=== Lighting ===
		+	Please contribute to this section.
		+
		+	== Feeding ==
		+	=== Diet ===
	Shrimp, fish, beef heart, mice, hardboiled eggs, crayfish, crickets. Mangroves should be fed a small amount each day, instead of a larger amount once or twice a week.		Shrimp, fish, beef heart, mice, hardboiled eggs, crayfish, crickets. Mangroves should be fed a small amount each day, instead of a larger amount once or twice a week.

-	== ~~Enclosure~~ ==	+	=== Supplements ===
-	Adult mangrove monitors should have an enclosure at least 8’ x 2’ x 3’. They love to swim and should have a large water bowl where they can completely submerge themselves. They will sometimes remain underwater for hours. They may even keep their head submerged for up to an hour at a time. Be careful of the moisture in the enclosure leading to mold. These lizards are also semi-arboreal and should have secured branches to ~~climb~~.	+	Please contribute to this section.

-	== ~~Humidity~~ ==	+	=== Hydration ===
-	~~Humidity should be between 70 percent and 90 percent~~.	+	Please contribute to this section.
		+
		+	== Advanced ==
		+	=== Sexing ===
		+	Please contribute to this section.
		+
		+	== Conclusion ==
		+	Please contribute to this section.
		+
		+	== References ==
		+	=== Websites ===
		+	Please contribute to this section.
		+
		+	=== Books ===
		+	Please contribute to this section.
		+
		+	== Author ==
		+	This article was originally written by
		+	[http://www.thereptilefile.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=91 omg monitors].
		+	View other articles by
		+	[http://www.thereptilefile.com/wiki/index.php?title=Category:omg_monitors omg monitors].
		+	Please note that others may have contributed to this article.

	[[Category:Care Guides]]		[[Category:Care Guides]]
		+	[[Category:omg monitors]]

Rwagoner at 04:21, 9 February 2008

Rwagoner — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 04:21:34 GMT

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	== Taxonomy ==		== Taxonomy ==
-	Order: Squamata	+	'''Order:''' Squamata <br />
-		+	'''Family:''' Varanidae <br />
-	Family: Varanidae	+	'''Genus/species:''' Varanus indicus <br />
-		+
-	Genus/species: Varanus indicus	+

	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

	== Humidity ==		== Humidity ==
	Humidity should be between 70 percent and 90 percent.		Humidity should be between 70 percent and 90 percent.
		+
		+	[[Category:Care Guides]]

Rwagoner: New page: == Taxonomy == Order: Squamata Family: Varanidae Genus/species: Varanus indicus == Introduction == Mangrove Monitors are found from Japan to southern Australia and on Pacific islands. T...

Rwagoner — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 04:10:53 GMT

New page: == Taxonomy == Order: Squamata Family: Varanidae Genus/species: Varanus indicus == Introduction == Mangrove Monitors are found from Japan to southern Australia and on Pacific islands. T...

New page

== Taxonomy ==
Order: Squamata

Family: Varanidae

Genus/species: Varanus indicus

== Introduction ==
Mangrove Monitors are found from Japan to southern Australia and on Pacific islands. They are closely related to the blue tail and peach throat monitors.

Mangroves are shy and skittish at first but fairly easy to tame. They are known for defecating on their owners. Unlike iguanas, the mangrove monitor’s tail does not have a fracture point.

Special Features: They can increase their mouth size by spreading the hyoid apparatus and dropping the lower jaw to eat large prey. Also, its mouth is sometimes outlined with a red substance that is blood mixed with saliva. This may be used to frighten predators or attract prey.

== Size ==
Mangrove monitors can reach up to 5 feet, but tend to be 3.5 feet to 4 feet. Males are noticeably larger than females.

== Lifespan ==
Lifespan in the wild is about 10 to 12 years. In captivity it is about 15 to 20 years.

== Temperature ==
Mangrove monitor enclosures should be kept between 85-90 degrees, with a basking spot of 95 degrees. At night the temperature can dip to 75 degrees. Hours of daylight should be 12L/12D during a 24 hour period.

== Substrate ==
Cypress mulch is a good substrate for monitors to dig and burrow in, and it holds moisture well. Carefresh Pet Bedding was also recommended by a vet.

== Diet ==
Shrimp, fish, beef heart, mice, hardboiled eggs, crayfish, crickets. Mangroves should be fed a small amount each day, instead of a larger amount once or twice a week.

== Enclosure ==
Adult mangrove monitors should have an enclosure at least 8’ x 2’ x 3’. They love to swim and should have a large water bowl where they can completely submerge themselves. They will sometimes remain underwater for hours. They may even keep their head submerged for up to an hour at a time. Be careful of the moisture in the enclosure leading to mold. These lizards are also semi-arboreal and should have secured branches to climb.

== Humidity ==
Humidity should be between 70 percent and 90 percent.