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How big does a Timor Monitor get and How big does a Black throat monitor get?

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luvsurfer

A friend was given a Black Throat monitor and a Timor monitor recently and would like to know the about size for each.


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Topics:	General Health , Caging
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Accepted Answer

2/24/2009 6:36:48 PM

redhood23

timor monitors grow 20-28 inches. black throats can get about 5 feet.

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2/24/2009 7:05:46 PM

magsj387

I would say you could possibly see the black throat get even a little bigger, but 5 foot is still a handful to deal with....

Assisted Answer

2/24/2009 11:48:10 PM

Jeffriey

They say 4 to 6 feet long but as Brett said average would be about 5 ft. Keep in mind most of this is tail. I personally don't know anyone with a Black Throated Monitor that has reached more than 4 to 5 ft but I've seen pics on line of some massive looking ones. They are a handful when they get full grown. I think I want one now. What do you guys think?

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2/24/2009 11:55:28 PM

Mel4short

Sure, Jeff! I'll bet that space over your frig is empty!!! Pick a couple of 'em up!! LOL!! Just kidding!!

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2/25/2009 12:06:37 AM

Jeffriey

HEY!! Above the fridge!! Why didn't I think of that!!...Thanks Mel LOL

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2/25/2009 12:55:03 AM

magsj387

You, have a crawl space too right? Or do you have a full blown basement that is in need of being converted?

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2/25/2009 12:58:56 AM

Jeffriey

You guys are awesome!! I didn't think of that either. I do have closed up storage space under the stairs. Switch to glass doors and I'll have a HUGE cage!! Time to look for a Komodo!!

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2/25/2009 10:40:39 AM

FyreFocks

Jeff.........."facepalm"

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2/26/2009 2:03:40 AM

amarilrose

yeah Jeff, you need more Varanus sp., they're under-represented in your house... ;)

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2/26/2009 3:08:46 AM

magsj387

i dont know...the python to varanus species ratio is still a little off.......

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1/17/2011 12:08:16 AM

abi21491

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