{"id":143213,"date":"2022-07-11T15:29:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:29:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:29:00","slug":"are-water-monitors-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/","title":{"rendered":"Are water monitors friendly?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/#Are_water_monitors_friendly\" title=\"Are water monitors friendly?\">Are water monitors friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/#Are_monitors_venomous\" title=\"Are monitors venomous?\">Are monitors venomous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/#Are_monitor_lizards_dangerous_to_humans\" title=\"Are monitor lizards dangerous to humans?\">Are monitor lizards dangerous to humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/#Are_Rock_monitors_dangerous\" title=\"Are Rock monitors dangerous?\">Are Rock monitors dangerous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/#Are_water_monitors_good_pets\" title=\"Are water monitors good pets?\">Are water monitors good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/#What_happens_if_a_water_monitor_bites_you\" title=\"What happens if a water monitor bites you?\">What happens if a water monitor bites you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/#Are_water_monitor_lizards_friendly\" title=\"Are water monitor lizards friendly?\">Are water monitor lizards friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/#Are_monitors_aggressive\" title=\"Are monitors aggressive?\">Are monitors aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/#Are_monitor_lizards_poisonous_to_humans\" title=\"Are monitor lizards poisonous to humans?\">Are monitor lizards poisonous to humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/#Are_water_monitors_poisonous\" title=\"Are water monitors poisonous?\">Are water monitors poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/#Is_Savannah_monitor_poisonous\" title=\"Is Savannah monitor poisonous?\">Is Savannah monitor poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/#What_is_the_most_venomous_monitor_lizard\" title=\"What is the most venomous monitor lizard?\">What is the most venomous monitor lizard?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/#Does_a_monitor_lizard_bite_hurt\" title=\"Does a monitor lizard bite hurt?\">Does a monitor lizard bite hurt?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/#Can_a_monitor_lizard_eat_a_human\" title=\"Can a monitor lizard eat a human?\">Can a monitor lizard eat a human?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/#Is_monitor_lizard_friendly\" title=\"Is monitor lizard friendly?\">Is monitor lizard friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_monitor_lizards_in_my_house\" title=\"How do I get rid of monitor lizards in my house?\">How do I get rid of monitor lizards in my house?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/#What_is_the_most_dangerous_monitor\" title=\"What is the most dangerous monitor?\">What is the most dangerous monitor?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/#Is_monitoring_lizard_harmful\" title=\"Is monitoring lizard harmful?\">Is monitoring lizard harmful?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/#Are_monitors_dangerous_pets\" title=\"Are monitors dangerous pets?\">Are monitors dangerous pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/#Are_tree_monitors_dangerous\" title=\"Are tree monitors dangerous?\">Are tree monitors dangerous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/#Which_monitor_is_best_as_a_pet\" title=\"Which monitor is best as a pet?\">Which monitor is best as a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/#Are_water_monitor_lizards_good_pets\" title=\"Are water monitor lizards good pets?\">Are water monitor lizards good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/#Do_water_monitor_lizards_bite\" title=\"Do water monitor lizards bite?\">Do water monitor lizards bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/#Do_water_monitors_stink\" title=\"Do water monitors stink?\">Do water monitors stink?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-water-monitors-friendly\/#Do_water_monitors_bite\" title=\"Do water monitors bite?\">Do water monitors bite?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_water_monitors_friendly\"><\/span>Are water monitors friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Asian Water Monitors are quite intelligent and <b>can become very friendly and even seek out human affection. Baby monitors, being small, are naturally a bit nervous. You are large and scary to them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_monitors_venomous\"><\/span>Are monitors venomous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are monitor lizards venomous? Contrary to previous beliefs, <b>most lizards do possess glands that secrete venom. While the monitor uses its venom to kill its small preys (symptoms include rapid swelling, drop in blood pressure, and blood clot inhibition), it has a relatively mild effect on humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_monitor_lizards_dangerous_to_humans\"><\/span>Are monitor lizards dangerous to humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Monitor lizards will generally run away from people. <b>They do not prey on humans but will defend themselves if threatened. They can make an intimidating hissing noise and often lash with their tail to protect themselves. Their claws and teeth can also inflict nasty injuries, which are prone to infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Rock_monitors_dangerous\"><\/span>Are Rock monitors dangerous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Threat to humans: <b>Non-venomous, but an adult may bite or thrash their powerful tail if they feel threatened. Interesting facts: If threatened, the rock monitor may eject its cloacal contents or sham death.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_water_monitors_good_pets\"><\/span>Are water monitors good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Asian water monitors can make unique pets for anyone who has lots of time, experience and money. With the best care, these giant lizards can live for more than 15 years. Some species even become tame and seek out human contact.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_water_monitor_bites_you\"><\/span>What happens if a water monitor bites you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Monitor Lizards Bite This species is venomous and its bite can kill its prey. However, the monitor lizards venom is not deadly towards humans. It is deadly to smaller animals; possibly a small pet like a dog. Usually, <b>humans will only have mild symptoms after being bitten<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_water_monitor_lizards_friendly\"><\/span>Are water monitor lizards friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Water monitors tame down quite well and can be surprisingly docile and gentle for such a large reptile. If you have the space, money (for care, enclosures, feeding) and the time, consider this species.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_monitors_aggressive\"><\/span>Are monitors aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do not be alarmed. <b>These animals are shy and will not attack humans unless provoked or cornered. Do not touch, chase or corner them as they may attack in defence. You are advised to leave them alone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_monitor_lizards_poisonous_to_humans\"><\/span>Are monitor lizards poisonous to humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Monitor Lizards Bite This species is venomous and its bite can kill its prey. However, <b>the monitor lizards venom is not deadly towards humans. It is deadly to smaller animals; possibly a small pet like a dog. Usually, humans will only have mild symptoms after being bitten.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_water_monitors_poisonous\"><\/span>Are water monitors poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Humans bitten by common water monitors may be injected with venom, which produces a mild, but not fatal effect, as well as exposed to infectious bacteria. This monitor can also use its whip-like tail and sharp claws as weapons.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Savannah_monitor_poisonous\"><\/span>Is Savannah monitor poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>THEY ARE POISONOUS. Adult Savannah Monitors over three feet long should be fed two to three times weekly, juveniles more often.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_venomous_monitor_lizard\"><\/span>What is the most venomous monitor lizard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gila monster Heloderma suspectum<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_monitor_lizard_bite_hurt\"><\/span>Does a monitor lizard bite hurt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Monitor Lizards Bite A monitor lizards bite is one of its most dangerous traits and <b>it can cause severe pain. This species is venomous and its bite can kill its prey. However, the monitor lizards venom is not deadly towards humans. It is deadly to smaller animals; possibly a small pet like a dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_monitor_lizard_eat_a_human\"><\/span>Can a monitor lizard eat a human?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They do not prey on humans but will defend themselves if threatened. They can make an intimidating hissing noise and often lash with their tail to protect themselves. Their claws and teeth can also inflict nasty injuries, which are prone to infection. The jury is out as to whether monitor lizards are actually venomous.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_monitor_lizard_friendly\"><\/span>Is monitor lizard friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Monitor lizards are intelligent animals that <b>can become tame and docile under the proper care. While they will never be like a dog, some will seek attention and enjoy playing with humans. If you are thinking about buying a monitor lizards you should consider: The long term commitment to the animal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_monitor_lizards_in_my_house\"><\/span>How do I get rid of monitor lizards in my house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lizards hate the smell of vinegar and lemon, while chilli powder can cause irritation to their skin, eyes and nose. <b>Create your own vinegar, lemon and chilli powder spray to repel lizards from surfaces sprayed with this mixture<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_dangerous_monitor\"><\/span>What is the most dangerous monitor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Crocodile monitors are sometimes hunted for their meat and their skin, which is made into clothing and drumheads. Crocodile monitors are known for being very aggressive, and thus it is considered risky to hunt them, so most harvesting results from capturing them in traps meant for other animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_monitoring_lizard_harmful\"><\/span>Is monitoring lizard harmful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Monitor lizards are <b>usually dangerous when provoked but their bite is not fatal to humans. Most times, monitor Lizards, will not attack unless they are provoked. Their long claws, sharp teeth, and powerful bodies make them more dangerous than other lizards. But it is rare for them to be aggressive towards humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_monitors_dangerous_pets\"><\/span>Are monitors dangerous pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The bite from a monitor lizard is not deadly, but they are venomous and can cause severe pain. The tails are also powerful and can deliver a strong whip. Knowing how to handle a monitor is important in safely keeping them as a pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tree_monitors_dangerous\"><\/span>Are tree monitors dangerous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Green tree monitors are not aggressive by nature, but they will bite if they feel threatened. Their natural tendency is to flee from a dangerous situation, but you still will need to use caution if your pet is new and untrained.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_monitor_is_best_as_a_pet\"><\/span>Which monitor is best as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Best Pet Monitor Lizard Species:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ackie Monitor Lizard.<\/li>\n<li>Timor Monitor Lizard.<\/li>\n<li>Savannah Monitor Lizard.<\/li>\n<li>Dumerils Monitor Lizard.<\/li>\n<li>Asian Water Monitor Lizard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>May 11, 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_water_monitor_lizards_good_pets\"><\/span>Are water monitor lizards good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Monitor lizards can make an excellent pet for the right person, but they are a much different experience than owning a pet like a dog or a cat. Keeping a monitor lizard takes patience, learning new skills, and adequately caring for them daily.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_water_monitor_lizards_bite\"><\/span>Do water monitor lizards bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main weapon of the Asian water monitor is a whip-like tail which can injure you, but is not fatal, and <b>a bite which contains a very mild venom. Both can cause lacerations requiring stitches. In the wild these lizards can be found near heavily vegetated, watery areas in Southern China.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_water_monitors_stink\"><\/span>Do water monitors stink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many keepers will deny it, but <b>monitor lizards have a very distinctive smell. Male water monitors will attempt to engage in ritual combat with a gloved arm that bears the odour of another male (Groves, pers. comm  pers. obs).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_water_monitors_bite\"><\/span>Do water monitors bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Humans bitten by common water monitors may be injected with venom, which produces a mild, but not fatal effect, as well as exposed to infectious bacteria. This monitor can also use its whip-like tail and sharp claws as weapons.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are water monitors friendly?Are monitors venomous?Are monitor lizards dangerous to humans?Are Rock monitors dangerous?Are water monitors good pets?What happens if a water monitor bites you?Are water monitor lizards friendly?Are monitors aggressive?Are monitor lizards poisonous to humans?Are water monitors poisonous?Is Savannah monitor poisonous?What is the most venomous monitor lizard?Does a monitor lizard bite&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-143213","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/143213"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=143213"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/143213\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=143213"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=143213"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=143213"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}