Any suggestions?

[Palex134]

they wouldnt fit in a 55. They would most likely need like a 3x2x4 wood and glass cage. Also, most come in as WC, and many do not survive long.

 

[Preston Cook]

Yea, I realise they wouldnt fit in a 55. I would build my own cage.

 

[Preston Cook]

Any one know anything about Australian Frilled Dragons ( Chlamydosaurus Kingii)

 

[Palex134]

ya extremely expensive, not like ng frilleds. Sundial has some true australian frilleds for like 1000 or something. They are awesome though. They do look different from their NG cousins.

 

[Preston Cook]

Thanks everyone, Ive made my choice : Red Tegu

 

[Protean]

I kept black tree monitors for a couple years. They are very flighty and usually loaded with parasites. You'll like them but they take a ton of work.

The red tegu is another great one. much more personable.

jason

 

[Riverside Reptiles]

Thanks everyone, Ive made my choice : Red Tegu

Tegu's are great. You'll have a blast with 'em. But keep in mind that reds get BIG and will outgrow that 55 gallon in no time flat. Minimum requirement for an adult is 8'x3'x3'. So make sure that you have plenty of space. Also, unless you breed your own mice, food will get very expensive. One other thing to keep in mind about reds is that they require a fair amount of fruit in their diet, which equates to rather funky poo. Anyway, I've been breeding tegus for years. Feel free to hit me up via PM for any advice that you might need.

 

[Preston Cook]

Thanks, for all you help. I might get a tegu at the show! I guess time will tell

 

[Damnitbonnie]

I'm partial to my Mountain Horned Dragons.
I'll be going to Tinley also. My first large show. I can hardly wait.

We are going to try and work in the Shedd Aquarium also.

 

[Preston Cook]

Shedd Aquarium! Thats awesome! Do you have any information on when there open?

 

[Damnitbonnie]

9-5 weekdays
9-6 weekends

Ticket prices vary depending on how much you want to see. Pass for everything is $23 for adults and $16 for seniors and kids.

 

[defaced]

I was really thinking of a GTP, I think I might just do that if nothing else catches my eye. Did you mean mix GTP with dart frogs?

Yes, I believe Peter does mean that Preston. I know of at least one zoological-type institute in the U.S. that has done it with no problems [at least from what I can tell]. Last time I heard, the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago has such a display.

It's most likely a Green Tree Boa, not python. The Boas are from the same area. I wouldn't do it in a 55g, but something larger, say a 4' cube, yea. The Newport Aquarium has either an Eyelash Viper or a EGTB with Dendros.