Very exciting days in our little zoo! On 02.07.2021 our long awaited baby varanus beccarii hatched! We have just picked them up from the breeder, so from now on, we are working in completely unknown territory... We never had such small tree monitors before! We will take photos of them later, as they are still [...]
Cold blooded vs. warm blooded? Although the question is a bit over-dramatised in the title, this is no coincidence... We see a lot of "dog/cat+lizard love each other" type pictures popping up on social media. We don't want to judge, we just think it's important to say how unpredictable these situations are. Why do we [...]
Delicacies in all quantities! In addition to the environment, the most important issue for a novice monitor lizard keeper is usually the choice of the right food. Fortunately, it's not all that much of a mystery and you can find plenty of suitable treats for your pet. Many of them are real opportunists (e.g. varanus [...]
Building trust Hiding and flight reactions are essential in wild animals... How can we get our chosen pet to spend time with us without fear? The secret is simple: plenty of time, patience and tasty morsels! Or is it not so simple? Let's start at the beginning... We can pick up our little friend from [...]
A proper enclosure is essential! Getting the enclosure right and choosing the right equipment is a responsible and difficult task. There are many brands, qualities and finishes of equipment to choose from, so you can select the right one with the right knowledge. In this post, we would like to share our own experiences with [...]
