PERENTIE LIZARD ( Varanus giganteus )

[Sarcosuchus]

Can grow over 7 feet in length, I really find the appearence of this Monitor Lizard facinating. Is anyone with a dream of keeping a Perentie? Have you watched Austin Stevens' Perentie Lizard episode? It was awesome.

I also watched one of the Crocodile Hunter episodes where a baby Perentie was in a room with other reptiles that they care for, the baby looked awesome, such attractive pattern. I read that they have poisonous bite, is that true? Or is it only from wild specimens who feed on carrions and typically have bacteria buildup?

The Perentie Monitor:
http://home.earthlink.net/~reptile....tie Monitor/Articles/The Perentie Monitor.htm

 

[dovii88]

random but awesome pics..

 

[Vicious_Fish]

They are a bad ass monitor. I saw an episode of the Crocodile Hunter where he had a big wild male cornered. All it did is puff up and whip him with it's tail. I'd hate to be bit by a big one. I've never seen one offered for sale.

 

[Ophiuchus]

Sarco, the more accurate term is venomous, since the toxins are injected into the bloodstream. A poison is technically absorbed, either by ingestion or thru the skin (Ex. poison dart frogs or puffer fish).

I don't know if the perenties have that same toxic bacteria in their saliva like Komodos, but I wouldn't be surprised.

 

[benzjamin13]

Isn't that the largest Monitor in Australia?

 

[Z Trip]

I've never seen one offered for sale.

They will NEVER be seen for sale, which is good. And yes, the Perenty is the largest goanna in Australia and 3rd largest in the world.

 

[cichla1004]

Technically I think he was right about poisonous because a perentie bite wouldn't involve any injecting. The saliva is absorbed into the bloodstream. No fangs.

 

[Ophiuchus]

Technically I think he was right about poisonous because a perentie bite wouldn't involve any injecting. The saliva is absorbed into the bloodstream. No fangs.

No, its still not poisonous. I rephrase my earlier statement; venom is more determined by how it affects the body, not necessarily its delivery. It has to enter the bloodstream to do what its intended to do.

A human can actually drink small amounts of snake venom, and not affect them longterm. Sure, they might get a stomach ache, but its not affecting them the way it was meant to. Likewise, you can smear snake venom all over your skin, but unless it gets in an open wound or something (or your eyes), you'll be fine.

But poisonous animals, like many amphibians, some insects, mushrooms and fish, it is meant to be absorbed thru the skin or ingested.

 

[stonecat]

Dont think that you will ever see these in private collections, all reptiles have to be captive bred from aus. You might see lace monitors in the private world because they are very common in aus. These are not even common in zoos like the komodo dragons are. Great monitor 3 largest by weight, they get as big as waters with out the body mass and not as long as a croc monitor.

 

[Sarcosuchus]

I agree with Opiuchus, Venomous it is. Thanks man, I read that too. So its bite is venomous? That sucks.

If I ever find a Perentie on sale, of course I wouldn't touch it if I can't provide its requirements. I am just adding into my Dream Animal List. Yes the pictures are random but nice, surprised how few pictures of Perenties there are online.