So I just got my new hatchling Ackie in the mail this morning from Varanio. He is the best reptile I've ever seen and this is the first reptile i've ever owned and he is very tame. He has already eaten six crickets the first day I've owned him. Here are some pics of him and his hatchling habitat. Hope you guys enjoy!
I suggest you take out that giant log, its probably unstable with only that little amount of loose sand holding it. The last thing you'll want is for your ackie to be crushed.
Your set-up is too small also, your ackie won't be able to thermo-regulate. He needs a basking spot with a warm side, and a cooler side. With that set-up the entire tank must be 100+ degrees. I suggest you upgrade him as soon as possible to a 20g long, to ensure it's well being.
Did you have a chance to read any care sheets and guides before purchasing this ackie?
I did and the one I read said a 10g would be fine and apparently that was wrong. In the first pic you can see the 40g breeder behind me in the background. I'm going to get the substrate for it tomorrow so I can move him and then I'm gonna use the 10g as a feeding tank since he would most likely not be able to find his food very easy. I tried to shake the log myself and it would not move at all and it is very sturdy. I knew everything you said about thermo-regulating but I was so excited about getting him that I did not stop and think. Me and my uncle are going to build a custom plexi glass lid with holes drilled in to keep humidity in.
Reptiles get stressed when they are kept in too large of enclosures, so your 40g breeder will most likely be too large for your little hatchling. If you have the money I strongly suggest you buy a 20g long. Good luck with him and nice pick up.
Reptiles get stressed when they are kept in too large of enclosures, so your 40g breeder will most likely be too large for your little hatchling. If you have the money I strongly suggest you buy a 20g long. Good luck with him and nice pick up.
If the conditions are not favorable then yes, but if done correctly this animal could thrive in the 40 gallon as long as food is abundant and temps with humidity are at par.
he should be fine in the smaller tank for a while but it looks like the top of the tank is completely closed off that is not good if so. they need ventilation. just make sure you handle him alot when he starts to get bigger monitors can become very aggressive if not handled properly and they can become very hard to manage, that should be one of your main concerns. other than that you have an awesome lizard and you will have alot of fun raising him/her, monitors are very very smart and fun to watch..
he should be fine in the smaller tank for a while but it looks like the top of the tank is completely closed off that is not good if so. they need ventilation. just make sure you handle him alot when he starts to get bigger monitors can become very aggressive if not handled properly and they can become very hard to manage, that should be one of your main concerns. other than that you have an awesome lizard and you will have alot of fun raising him/her, monitors are very very smart and fun to watch..
Monitors aren't really a "handle lots to tame" lizard, nor are any lizards for that matter, it is stressful and more often than not you end up with a very defensive lizard. You more or less want to slowly gain their trust so that they are willing to come out of their cage by their choice and feel comfortable around people. I don't have much experience with ackies but i only handle my savanna monitor when he climbs onto my hand on his own. I got him as a 4" hatchling and he is now pushing 13"-14" and I have never been intentionally bitten by him. P.s. Don't get between a sav and food...
