21. VARANIDS: MONITOR LIZARDS Family VARANIDAE The monitor lizards. Species and care. Notes on feeding. A few things need to be borne in mind relating to the diet of monitor lizards. http://www.nafcon.dircon.co.uk/varanids1.html

Last updated 26 June 2003: amended V. acanthurus section to read "sand and loam" instead of "sand and lime". Our thanks to Lee W. for pointing this out! A look at the Family VARANIDAE: The Monitor Lizards Species and care Notes on feeding A few things need to be borne in mind relating to the diet of monitor lizards. Firstly, monitors in general are hearty eaters, especially when acclimatised, and will often eagerly go for food. Do not take this as a sign that they are always hungry: the lizards of this genus are among those creatures of the world which find it hard to resist food (and that includes some of the human race!). Seriously, obesity or overfeeding is one of the biggest health problems of monitors in captivity, especially the savannah monitor V. exanthematicus . The problem is often compounded by the fact that tame monitors often spend hours doing little other than laying in their cage and generally doing nothing. While this is to be preferred to non-tame monitors thrashing about, it means that tame captives get a minimal amount of exercise, and diet should be kept to a fairly austere level accordingly. Secondly, while monitors are good feeders, most in the wild do eat other things than rodents, and some have marked preferences toward such prey items as crustaceans, fish or birds. Dietary considerations are obviously dependent upon species, but keepers should be prepared to experiment somewhat. Tinned cat or dog food is an acceptable treat on an occasional level but should not be offered as a regular meal as it is too rich. Dead chicks will often be taken by larger monitors.

22. VARANIDS MONITORS. Family VARANIDAE. Introduction. The varanids, better known as monitor lizards, constitute one of the smallest but most important families of lizards. http://www.nafcon.dircon.co.uk/varanids.html

Last updated 9 June 2000: added link to Brief Guide to Varanids (Monitor Lizards) and link to Daniel Bennett's monitor page. A look at the MONITORS Family VARANIDAE Introduction The varanids, better known as monitor lizards, constitute one of the smallest but most important families of lizards. Whereas the success of geckos and skinks is doubtlessly due to their small size and adaptability, monitors must attribute their own success to their toughness, pugnacious and often large size. Some monitor species rank very highly in their local food chain, reaching the very top on the island of Komodo, Indonesia. Not all monitors are giants: there are some dwarf species in Australia that only reach about 12" or so. However, monitors can be characterised by the following: long, powerful tail used for defence: five digits on each foot, each with a fairly strong claw: a long neck: and a forked tongue very reminiscent of that of a snake. The eyes are round and lidded. All monitors are egg-layers. The psychology of most varanids varies from watchful to downright aggressive: certainly they are more fearless than many other lizards. Socially most monitors are also loners: there is no pair bonding or colonial structure, although rarely some individuals will return to the same mate each year. Monitor lizards as pets are a proposition that requires a lot of consideration on the part of the would-be owner. It has often been noted that the ones most commonly available (Savannahs, Niles and Water Monitors) often vary from indifferent to bad choices as pets. There are smaller species, but these are usually Australian in origin and hence either unavailable or extremely expensive. To keep the larger species, even medium-sized ones like Savannahs, requires a large cage and preferably some room for the monitor to exercise in, since they all too often grow fat and lazy in captivity. Some may also require a body of water for bathing. The temperament of the proposed species to be kept should also be checked out: Nile Monitors in particular are hard to tame down and often end up as bad-tempered and off-putting creatures who are a strain rather than a joy to keep.

23. Pictures Of Monitor Lizards, Reptile Photographs, Photos, Images By Wernher Krut Lizards monitor lizards, Images by Wernher Krutein and PHOTOVAULT. This page contains samples from our picture files on the monitor lizards. http://www.photovault.com/Link/Animals/Reptiles/Lizards/Species/MonitorLizards.h

PHOTOVALET (tm) Enter search term Lizards: Monitor Lizards , Images by Wernher Krutein and PHOTOVAULT T his page contains samples from our picture files on the Monitor Lizards . These photographs are available for licensing in any media. For Pricing, General Guidelines, and Delivery information click here . You may contact us thru email or by phone for more information on the use of these images, and any others in our files not shown here. You may also use our search engine PHOTOVALET (tm) to find other images not found on this page. Please do not ask us or email us for free use of these images or for free information! Unfortunately we can not help with specific questions related to the care, feeding, or extermination of these animals. We recommend having a sense of awe, wonder, and reverence, for these fascinating animals in such a way that we respect and honor their existence. Our Lizard images can be linked to as follows: Lizards Volume 1 Lizards Volume 2 Included in the Vault are images of: African Plated Lizard Banded Iguana Basilisk Lizard Bearded Dragon ... Madagascar Leaf Tailed Gecko Monitor Lizards Panther Chameleon Prehensile Tailed Skink Rhino Iguana San Diego Alligator Lizard ... White Throated Monitor See also: Alligators Snakes Turtles Salamanders Sirens Newts-[Urodela] ... Cactus Click on any of the thumbnail images below to view an enlarged photo . . . . .

24. Monitor Lizards | Animal Facts | Chaffee Zoological Gardens Of Fresno monitor lizards. CLASS Reptilia. Monitors are a versatile group of predatory lizards arising from stock similar to that which produced the snakes. http://www.chaffeezoo.org/animals/monitors.html

Monitor Lizards CLASS: Reptilia ORDER: Squamata Suborder: Sauria FAMILY: Varanidae Varanus sp. CLASSIFICATION: Monitors are a versatile group of predatory lizards arising from stock similar to that which produced the snakes. The radical variation found in some lizard families is absent. Although there is a great variation in size, from 101 - 365 lbs. Kimono Dragon to an Australian form only 8" long, all (approximately 24) species are similar enough to be placed in a single genus, Varanus RANGE: Most of Africa, Southern Asia, the Malay archipelago and Australia. Those found in Micronesia are believed to have been introduced as a food source by natives who settled the islands. Found in a wide variety of habitats, from deserts to tropical forests, near rivers or in trees.Most of Africa, Southern Asia, the Malay archipelago and Australia. Those found in Micronesia are believed to have been introduced as a food source by natives who settled the islands. Found in a wide variety of habitats, from deserts to tropical forests, near rivers or in trees.

25. Monitor Lizards In Captivity Volume 28, Number 5; May, 2001. monitor lizards in Captivity. Why are monitors different from other lizards? They are very active. http://coloherp.org/cb-news/Vol-28/cbn-0105/Monitors.html

The Cold Blooded News The Newsletter of the Colorado Herpetological Society Volume 28, Number 5; May, 2001 Monitor Lizards in Captivity Reprinted from the Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society Newsletter, Vol.16, No.3, March 2001. Based on a presentation by Luke Campbell at their February meeting. General info: Very active, high metabolism, very intelligent. Breeding: In the last ten years great leaps have been made in the captive reproduction of monitors. Buzzwords: Keep them hot and feed them a lot. Why are monitors different from other lizards? They are very active. Most reptiles cannot run and breathe at the same time, because they share the same muscles for running and breathing. Monitors have developed a highly muscular area of the throat allowing them to breathe while running. Their lungs are subdivided, greatly increasing the surface area, allowing a greater intake of oxygen from the air they breathe. Cardiovascular: Most lizards have a three chambered heart. Monitors have a modified three chambered heart that makes them very similar to mammal's and bird's four chamber hearts. This gives them the advantage of getting oxygen rich blood to their body more efficiently. Thermoregulation: Building a proper burrow: Burrows are for security. Monitors like a nice tight space, where they can feel the space on both top and bottom. Thermoregulation of burrow. This is where they can escape from extremes in temperature. This is where they can hide from hot days, or warm up through cool periods. Burrows are also typically humid. When a monitor sleeps in a water dish it is a sign that their burrow may be too dry.

26. Malayan Water Monitor Lizard (varanus Salvator): Info Fact Sheet, Photos They also eat birds, rodents, small mouse deer, even other monitor lizards. They are particularly fond of carrion. Water monitor lizards are highly mobile. http://www.naturia.per.sg/buloh/verts/monitor_lizard.htm

Sitemap List of birds on this site List of plants on this site List of animals on this site My homepage Malayan Water Monitor Lizard Varanus salvator Asian/Water/Common Water Monitor, Two-banded Monitor, Rice/Ring/Plain/No-Mark Lizard Among the largest lizards in the world, Malayan Water Monitors can survive in habitats that wouldn't be able to support other large carnivores. Mangrove and wetland wildlife at Sungei Buloh Nature Park Main features: Large greyish lizards, adults grow to over 2m long and weigh up to 25kg. Males are larger than females. Juveniles are more colourful. Status in Singapore: Quite common, particularly in habitats near water. World distribution: Asian subcontinent from India (and Sri Lanka) to China, down Southeast Asia to Indonesia, the Philippines, New Guinea islands in the Indian Ocean and South China Sea. Classification: Family Varanidae, Suborder Sauria, Order Squamata.

27. The History Of Monitor Lizards Themes Science Paleontology / Paleozoology Paleozoology Fossil vertebrata The History of monitor lizards. by Daniel Bennett http://www.cartage.org.lb/en/themes/Sciences/Paleontology/Paleozoology/Fossilver

28. Your #1 Monitor Lizard Site Online. Navigate Through Our Directory Of Great Deal http//www.en.com/ Monitor Lizard Diet Learn what monitor lizards enjoy eating and get an overview of their nutritional requirements. Monitor Lizard. Home. http://www.just-electronics-online.com/directory/Monitors/Monitor_Lizard

Shopping for Monitor Lizard? Searching for the best prices on quality brand name products? We have listed the top 10 Monitor Lizard sites in online. Electronics have never been so easy to order on-line! Just Electronics Online Monitors > Monitor Lizard Search for Monitor Lizard at Etronics Save big on all brand name electronics. We're your online electronics superstore. http://www.etronics.com Monitor Lizard At EBay Canada! http://ads.247wsr.com/ monitor lizard monitor lizard http://library.easternct.edu/ gail's lizard page ... How to Feed a Monitor Lizard :). Monitor Lizard Links! ... http://www.nauticom.net/ White-Throated Monitors Browse the photo index to find pictures of various monitors. Access several papers about health and safety issues. http://www.en.com/ Island Life - Lizard Island - Interactive map ... seeing these on Lizard Island. Growing to about a metre long, these large monitor lizards are everywhere, sheltering ... http://www.abc.net.au/ AFH Guidelines For The Keeping Of Monitor Lizards Resource offers details about the potential dangers presented by monitor lizards and recommended guidelines for responsible monitor ownership. ... usually don't have a single case on record of a complaint or bite involving a monitor lizard or any other lizard. ... http://www.iosphere.net/

29. Your #1 Savannah Monitor Site Online. Navigate Through Our Directory Of Great De http//www.etronics.com monitor lizards by Daniel Bennett Learn the traits of various types of monitors including the nile, bengal, and savannah monitors, and http://www.just-electronics-online.com/directory/Monitors/Savannah_Monitor

Shopping for Savannah Monitor? Searching for the best prices on quality brand name products? We have listed the top 10 Savannah Monitor sites in online. Electronics have never been so easy to order on-line! Just Electronics Online Monitors > Savannah Monitor Search for Savannah Monitor at Etronics Save big on all brand name electronics. We're your online electronics superstore. http://www.etronics.com Savannah Monitor Habitat - Pet Repile guides Monitor Lizard Information Savannah Monitor Habitat The savannah monitor habitat should be large, secluded and escape proof. Although this sounds obvious, many monitor lizards have escaped from carefully designed enclosures. http://www.petreptiles.com/ The Savannah Monitor Lizard - pet care guide Monitor Lizard Information The Savannah Monitor is one of the "mid sized monitor lizards. Monitors in general are large lizards; the water monitor can reach lengths of nine feet! http://www.petreptiles.com/ savannah monitor reptile ... my savannah moniter and keeping moniters in genaral. Monitor Lizard Information. Savannah Monitor Feeding. Home Page. ... http://www.omskottland.com/

30. Monitor Lizards: Herpetology Translate this page Chemistry, Biology and related disciplines in the WWW. monitor lizards Herpetology. monitor lizards (Varanidae) - Text and Image. http://www.infochembio.ethz.ch/links/en/zool_kriecht_warane.html

Deutsch Links Libraries Publishers Database producers Database hosts ... Organisations Search this website: Website Index Subject Index Impressum Chemistry, Biology and related disciplines in the WWW Monitor Lizards: Herpetology Home Links Zoology Metazoa ... Ambon Waran (Varanus cerambonensis) - Text. Arguswaran (Varanus panoptes) - Text und Abbildungen. Auffenbergs Waran (Varanus auffenbergi) - Text und Abbildungen. Australischer Baumwaran (Varanus keithhornei) - Text und Abbildungen. Bengalen Waran (Varanus bengalensis) - Text und Abbildungen. Bilder von Waranen (Varanidae) Bindenwaran (Varanus salvator) - Abbildung. Bindenwaran (Varanus salvator) - Text und Abbildungen. Bindenwaran (Varanus salvator cumingi) - Abbildungen. Black Rough Neck Monitor (Varanus rudicollis) - Image. Black Togian (Varanus salvator) - Images. Blaugefleckter Baumwaran (Varanus macraei) - Text und Abbildungen. Blauschwanzwaran (Varanus doreanus) - Text und Abbildungen. Blue Tree Monitor (Varanus macraei) - Image.

31. Oregon Zoo Animals: Nile Monitor Lizard Nile Monitor Lizard. size. Length. Wild. crocodile eggs (crocodiles eat Nile monitor lizards) young barbet hatchlings • fish, mussels, snails. habitat/range. http://www.zooregon.org/Cards/Gone/lizard.monitor.nile.htm

Nile Monitor Lizard size Length. 7" characteristics diet habitat/range other 31 different kinds of monitors in world • West African Yoruba people's name - "awonrivon" back to top about our zoo animals conservation ... contact us

32. Bundok Philippines - The Green Traveler The interesting thing about the monitor lizards in the Philippines is that there are species of monitors living on one island that are totally different from http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/3712/varanus.html

Philippine Wildlife Varanus - The Monitor Lizard The "Water Monitor", Varanus sp ., is the largest lizard found in the Philippines, growing up to 2-1/2 meters, and is a cousin of the Komodo Dragon. It is locally known as "bayawak" and is sometimes called a "chicken lizard" because it may feed on chicken eggs or chicks. Monitors are opportunistic feeders and scavengers and eat a variety of small animals, insects, fish, molluscs and carrion. As their name implies, they prefer living near fresh or salt- water bodies and are good swimmers. Varanid lizards are widely distributed throughout the Philippines with at least two species: V. olivaceus (Gray's Monitor) and V. salvator , (Water Monitor) with several subspecies. Although fairly common, monitors are at risk due to habitat destruction and unregulated hunting. According to a varanid expert, Eric Pesci: The top photo is of the nominate Varanus salvator salvator or water monitor. The second (middle) photo is of the majestic Mindanao Water Monitor - Varanus salvator cumingi - reproductively isolated to Mindanao and Basilan. This lizard is so beautiful and so close to extinction yet no one seems to care. It has been hunted for skins and to this day - even with a government ban on reptile exports - the lizard is still obtained for leather manufacturers in Asia and Europe.

33. Monitor Lizards Of Indonesia monitor lizards of Indonesia All monitors are in App. II except those in that are in App. I Varanus bengalensis nebulosus (App. I) The Clouded Monitor. http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6785/varanus.htm

Monitor Lizards of Indonesia: All monitors are in App. II except those in that are in App. I Varanus bengalensis nebulosus (App. I) The Clouded Monitor. Varanus doreanus (kalabeck) The Blue-tailed Monitor. Varanus dumerili The Brown Roughneck or Dumeril's Monitor Varanus indicus The Mangrove Monitor Varanus jobiensis (karlschmidti) The Peach-Throated Monitor Varanus gouldii (panoptes) horni The Argus or New Guinea Sand Monitor Varanus komodoensis (App. I) The Komodo Monitor (=" The Komodo Dragon ") Varanus prasinus (and its varieties) The Green Tree Monitor Varanus rudicollis The Black Roughneck Monitor Varanus salvadorii The Crocodile or Papuan Monitor Varanus salvator (and its varieties) The Asian Water Monitor Varanus timorensis (and its varieties) The Timor Monitor Newly described species: Varanus melinus The Yellow-headed Monitor Varanus yuwonoi The Black-backed Mangrove Monitor Other "new" monitor species continue to be reported by natives in many remote areas (sometimes also by people in heavily populated areas). While some of these may be subspecies of known species, I'm confident that some of these may turn out to be legitimate species. For example: Varanus jobiensis and V. doreanus

34. Monitor Lizards http://forum.redtailboas.com/index.php?board=49

35. Monitor Lizards http://forum.redtailboas.com/index.php?board=49&ordrmindex=2

36. Monitor Lizards monitor lizards. Perhaps no creature that has been proven to exist today appears so much alike the ancient dinosaurs than the large monitor lizards. http://www.genesispark.org/genpark/monintro/monintro.htm

MONITOR LIZARDS Perhaps no creature that has been proven to exist today appears so much alike the ancient dinosaurs than the large monitor lizards. It would be expected that long-lived monitor lizards attained even greater size under the optimal conditions of the early earth. In fact, the skeleton of a 20 foot giant monitor lizard, Megalania, has been discovered in Australia. It probably weighed about two tons and hunted giant kangaroos! Check out the facts on these "terrible lizards." The Komodo Dragon Other Monitor Lizards

37. Other Monitor Lizards OTHER monitor lizards. There are dozens of species of monitor lizards found in Africa, Asia, Indonesia, New Guinea, and Australia. http://www.genesispark.org/genpark/monitor/monitor.htm

OTHER MONITOR LIZARDS There are dozens of species of monitor lizards found in Africa, Asia, Indonesia, New Guinea, and Australia. Indian Monitors are thought to have been transported by natives to the Polynesian Islands, possibly as a food source. Monitors have a unique ability to greatly increase the size of the mouth cavity enabling them to swallow their prey whole. The Nile Monitor will lay eggs in termite mounds which provide a natural incubation! The Earless Monitor is a semiaquatic lizard that is native to Borneo. Lizards (along with some other reptiles) continue growing their entire life.

38. How To Roast A Monitor Lizard Roasting a Monitor Lizard should be easy. In any case, I have seen one Igorot along the Mountain trail way back in the 80 s rearing monitor lizards. http://www.reptilianagenda.com/other/o110399b.html

How to Roast a Monitor Lizard archived 11-03-99 Archive file# o110399b donated by James Vandale How to Roast a Monitor Lizard http://members.tripod.com/~daoey/fanias.html How to Roast a Monitor Lizard Ingredients: ~~One Big Monitor Lizard (Called "Faniyas" or "Hilay" or "bayawak") ~~Palongpong - A certain vine located in the Cordilleras. The leaves have a sour taste, and is usually eaten by kids. For replacement, you could either try using the "Kamias" (Readers, what's the english term for this?), or Unripe mangoes. I would appreciate if Igorot readers out there supply me with their local term for Palongpong, and whether there is a scientific name for this. (I'm still betting there is no scientific name) ~~Salt Preparation: Prepare the Monitor Lizard. Now,Open the Monitor Lizard's mouth, and remove the tongue. Rub salt inside the mouth, and all over the body, including the space at the ribs where the heart was. Crumple leaves of the "Palongpong". Stuff the mouth with this. Stuff the space at the ribs with crumpled "Palongpong" too. Now spit it.Spitting a Monitor Lizard is just like what you would do to any four legged animal. However, you need not tie the legs. You havew to tie the tail and the head, and also tie at the abdomen. After it has been spitted, prepare your fire, and start roasting. Normally, the meat would reach a red/brown resin color, and it would be then ready to be eaten. Without the salt and the Palongpong, the fishy taste would be noticeable. However, the salt masks this, and the "Palongpong provides a sour taste that dissipates the fishy taste.

39. Island Life - Lizard Island - Interactive Map Growing to about a metre long, these large monitor lizards are everywhere, sheltering in hidden burrows at night and battling it out with their rivals for food http://www.abc.net.au/nature/island/ep5/map/goanna.htm

You can't miss seeing these on Lizard Island. Growing to about a metre long, these large monitor lizards are everywhere, sheltering in hidden burrows at night and battling it out with their rivals for food and territory all day. Common also on the Australian mainland, it's most likely that the goannas were trapped on the island 9-10,000 years ago when the sea returned at the end of the last Ice Age, flooding what was then a vast coastal plain. Please close or reduce this window to return to the map

40. LookSmart - Directory - Pet Monitor Lizards Pet monitor lizards Learn how to care for different varieties of monitor lizards and find out where to purchase them. Directory http://search.looksmart.com/p/browse/us1/us317834/us163430/us170783/us170789/us5

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