Both species love to dig, climb, and explore, and can live for upto 20 years. Only the Ackie is for sale. That's the thing tho, I could possibly tell the difference and I'm sure you guys could.. The spiny-tailed monitor, a medium-sized monitor lizard, can attain a total length of up to 70 cm. They have both colors on them so I don't know if they could just be REALLY red yellow ackies or REALLY yellow reds! Common name: Red Ackie, Spiny-tailed monitor. Just wondering which of the 2 you guys think he is? The Red Ackie is an Australian variety of lizards, from the genus of monitor lizards (Varanus). Ackie Monitor (yellow) Captive Born Babies. Join. (Info / ^Contact), New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the MonitorLizards community. Ridge-tailed Monitors and Spiny-tailed Monitors. Your ackie source . Last edited: Dec 31, 2012. view SPECIAL. But imagine being done. They are found in arid dry regions or scrubland environments throughout Western Australia, Northern Territory, and parts of Queensland. -Lucas. Ackies Monitors are found widely throughout most of Australia. Red ackies cost more,tend to be a little bigger and maybe even a little fiestier.Some people claim the red ackies are more prone to biting,but as with most reptiles each one is different. Ask Question + 100. Im so happy with the way this turned out and I cant wait for my monitor to get to enjoy this enclosure soon! The Yellow Ackie (V. acanthurus brachyurus) is the most popular subspecies. The ackie monitor (Varanus acanthurus) might just be the best pet lizard on planet earth. Trending Questions. Ridge-tailed Monitors and Spiny-tailed Monitors. 0 0. Join Yahoo Answers and get 100 points today. 0 0. 1 decade ago. In this guide, we'll go over the basic care for ackies. Level Of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. If you are keeping more For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Order:Squamata. Right basically I over heard someone at a rep shop talking about the two (red/yellow ackie) and was going on about breeding the two together. Sponsored Links Advertisement #2 05-03-2016, 11:29 PM Creed. I'd say the Red Ackie, I think both have the same basic needs but this one looks more attractive then the Yellow Ackie in my opinion. Anonymous. The Red Ackie is an Australian variety of lizards, from the genus of monitor lizards (Varanus). Yes it can be done, they're subspecies not separate species. 1 decade ago. They live in humid burrows, which are dug deep to escape the midday heat and control their hydration and temperature levels. Very healthy. I've been looking into getting a pair of Ackies for months now. Remove Advertisements. I'd say get whatever you think looks the coolest. From northwestern Australia ,this small monitor(16-28 inches) belongs to the sub genus odatria .They live in arid to semi arid regions. Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't lacertas drop their tails fairly easily? The Red Ackie Monitor generally grows larger than the Yellow Ackie. Ridge-tailed Monitors and Spiny-tailed Monitors. I wasn't able to find a side by side comparison with working images. Still have questions? Monitors Welcome Opening the day, http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/forums/lizard-care-sheets/839624-monitor-faq.html#post9937118, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 901, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Eats everything. I'm a bot, bleep, bloop. Ackies are found in dry areas of Australia And I suppose the problems only going to get worse if all the reds in captivity are related.. Or at least they will be at some point. Two of the three subspecies of Ackie monitors are sold as pets; the yellow Ackie and the red Ackie. I've seen some people say Red ackies are bigger then others say Yellows are bigger. In this guide, we'll go over the basic care for ackies. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Rainbow Lizard Adult Male. I also have asked the breeder and he informed me that the Red Ackies color pigments are obviously more Red and pronounced and that reds are not as friendly. Ackies Monitors are a popul Thanks for your comments guys, I think my curiosity is satisfied now! Cause imagine buying what you thought was a red and it was heinz 57. But this is just my personal opinion I feel that denying ackies ground based enclosure is akin to denying chrondos a arboreal based enclosure. Advocating and performing proper monitor lizard husbandry. Join Date: Jun 2011. The red ackie /yellow ackie subspecies (acanthurus vs brachyurus) difference was sunk in 2006 with Fitch's DNA work. This care sheet should cover both yellow and red ackie monitors. $299.00 . Whatever fact, opinion or comment is Diet: Insectivores, small mammal (pinkie) Diagnosis. Come join the discussion about breeding, health, behavior, housing, adopting, care, classifieds, and more! Hard to sex until about 9-10 months old,males have larger heads and bodies.Male's also have spurs by their vent which are usually larger and firmer then the females spurs.The females spurs also have a less firm feel to them,meaning they are not as rigid as the males. Ask Question + Red or yellow ackie? The second color variation is the Yellow Ackie which is similar to that of the Red but instead features a golden brown base with yellow spots. They are an active lizard and will need a large enclosure with plenty of space to move and climb. Remember, ackie monitors can live for 15-20 years, so if you aren't going to care for it throughout it's long life, then they aren't for you. Both the Yellow and Red Ackie are regarded as the same species, despite their color differences. Black Throat Monitor Babies SPECIAL. JavaScript is disabled. If you would like to add to this care sheet,please contact mike@ackiemonitor.com Red Or Yellow? The lizard can then move away from the bulb to an area where there is no UVB if it wants. Ackie Monitors are grown dwelling monitors meaning they are a terrestrial species, however they do climb and would enjoy a large and tall enclosure. The yellow ackie is slightly smaller and is yellowish brown in color. I have "met" ackies who were mellow but the only lacertas I was around were quite skittish, shy, and fast. acanthurus acanthurus is known as the red ackie and V. acanthurus brachyurus is known as the yellow ackie. Good Luck ! The Wikipedia article doesn't actually mention yellow/red ackies, and a lot of forum posts I've seen online regarding the topic of red vs yellow ackies are just about determining whether the lizard they own is red or yellow, and a lot of those link to images don't work anymore. Red Ackie Monitors Care . Overview. Natural Habitat. I got a Red Ackie because I like the look of them better. The facial colouration is darker than V.a.brachyurus and usually the iris is too. Lol. Spiny-tailed monitor, of average size reaches a total length of 70 cm. (Varanus acanthurus brachyurus) "Yellow Ackie". Adult Size: 16-26 inches. Living near rocky outcroppings, they will retreat into crevices and puff up their bodies to wedge themselves between the rocks when frightened. The "red ackie" monitor is likely the subspecies V. a. acanthurus, while the "yellow ackie" is likely V. a. brachyurus. Red Ackie Monitors Care . Still have questions? In the pet trade, two "variants" of spiny-tailed monitors are commonly available. Like the Red Ackie, the Yellow Ackie has a dark brown base colour. And the enclosure! They are dark brown or black with bright yellow spots and a white and black tail. With the basking spot(s) on one side, the cool side should be around 80 degrees. Next. I'd say the Red Ackie, I consider each have the identical elementary demands however this one appears extra beautiful then the Yellow Ackie for my part. Differences between Red Ackies and Yellow Ackies. Purchase these beautiful exotic reptiles that are eating regularly. Ridge-tailed Monitors and Spiny-tailed Monitors. Water Monitor babies. True Red Ackies have a clear contrast between their head/neck markings and body. Good Luck ! Green Keeled Lizard CB juvenile FEMALES. However, the taxonomic status of the three subspecies is uncertain. CCarille Posts: 380 Joined: Sat Jan 08, 2011 1:51 pm Location: NY. Hatchlings are provided a hot spot of 120 degrees while juveniles to adults are provided with basking temps of roughly 130 to 140! Ackie Monitor Varanus acanthurus. Adult ackies can grow over 30 inches in total length, however, most specimens are much smaller. How many genetic problems have you seen in red ackies and yellow ackies? Quick View. The "red ackie" monitor is likely the subspecies V. a. acanthurus, while the "yellow ackie" is likely V. a. brachyurus. But here's the question Can you breed a yellow ackie and a red ackie together, have people done it in the past and would it occur in the wild?? The red ackie is the larger of the two forms, usually has a longer tail, and is reddish brown in color. They are avid breeders, fast growers, generally very tame, and acrobatic during feeding time (often doing backflips while chasing crickets). Trending Questions. I didn't say in the main post but Red Ackies were actually more than triple the price of normal Ackies. 12 Red Ackie Monitor for sale. However, the spots that run along the body of this lizard is yellow instead of red. We have several captive bred Ackie monitors for sale at excellent pricing. For a while, Reds and Yellows were thought to be different subspecies, but now they are considered the exact same species. I wasn't able to find a side by side comparison with working images. In 2006, the results of a study on the mtDNA of Australian monitors were published, according to which the two continental subspecies do not form natural (monophyletic), taxonomic entities. Housing Type: Rocky ranges and outcrops. These lizards need at least a 125-gallon tank with one foot of substrate and plenty of branches, rocks, and plants to make them feel safe. Pretty much all australian species of monitor in captivity outside of OZ are related to each other (within the seperate species of course) as they all come from a relatively small number of smuggled animals, a lot of which came via a guy called Hank Molt. I mean what colour/pattern it would have. Keeping a ackie on bark chips is fine they will live a long time and possibly lay a few eggs on the suface. Yellow Monitor babies. Caiman Lizard Babies Crocodile Tegu CB Big Baby Pair. Lol. Right before I start, I wanna make it crystal clear that I'm not/ have never done or considered this! I did try and search for this topic in the sub as I figured it would have been brought up before, but I could only find 1 post with no comments. Ackie Monitors - Red (Babies) Red Ackie Monitors (Varanus acanthurus acanthurus) Captive Bred A.K.A. Is it wrong I want to thank him for his illegal activities :whistling2: A forum community dedicated to reptile owners and enthusiasts. Red Ackie Monitor are some of the most unique pet lizards available and require work. The lacerta's space would be less expensive to heat as they are from temperate climates. Quick View. Press J to jump to the feed. With many monitor lizards becoming giant, Ackie monitors are a dwarf Australian species reaching around 20-30 inches as adults. The biologists call them Red Spiny-tailed monitor (Varanus Acanthurus), Ackie dwarfs monitor or ridge-tailed monitor. $399.99 . But the price difference between Ackies and Red Ackies is huge! Related Products. Posts. Online Only Price. He is very tame and eats salmon fillets in my lap. I have the terrarium, its incomplete right now but I will post pics when its finished. Reptile packages and shipments are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee and Health Guarantee. Ackie Monitors - Yellow (Babies) Yellow Ackie Monitors (Varanus acanthuras brochyuras) A.K.A. I think any sweeping generalizations concerning differences between Reds and Yellows is probably just that, sweeping generalizations. Similar to the Red Ackie Monitor, this patterning tends to change to stripes along the tail of the lizard. SPECIAL. 0 0. yes, i think all monitors can swim. Family:Varanidae. Get your answers by asking now. Remember, ackie monitors can live for 15-20 years, so if you aren't going to care for it throughout it's long life, then they aren't for you. Any other differences aside from size? Quick View. Someone has linked to this thread from another place on reddit: [r/reptiles] Differences between Red Ackies and Yellow Ackies? Location: essex. Yeah I see what you saying. Since then, any variation in colour is just that, variation across a natural range of options. Here's a vid of my ackie monitor feeding on mice. The central part of the body has 70 Heating and Lighting: Ackie Monitors originate from the savannah and deserts of Australia and thus need a very high basking spot. I think any sweeping generalizations concerning differences between Reds and Yellows is probably just that, sweeping generalizations. He didn't mention anything about their sizes. Get your answers by asking now. Now Im not an expert but I would have thought it would be a big NO NO.. Buy baby Red Ackie Monitors for sale online. See All. $299.00 . The biologists call them Red Spiny-tailed monitor (Varanus Acanthurus), Ackie dwarfs monitor or ridge-tailed monitor. Life Span: Up to 10 years. For a while, Reds and Yellows were thought to be different subspecies, but now they are considered the exact same species. Heating and Lighting: Ackie Monitors originate from the savannah and deserts of Australia and thus need a very high basking spot. He may need time to adjust or re tame with a new owner due to a new environment. You're right coco fiber is useless to a "ackie" which is what this thread is about, a greentree or indicus type would His enclosure is not for sale. Super Citizen. Ackie Monitors - Red (Babies) Red Ackie Monitors (Varanus acanthurus acanthurus) Captive Bred A.K.A. I got a Red Ackie because I like the look of them better. Forum Citizen. Ackie monitors can make great pets, but only for the right person. To be honest they probably just have a redish 'yellow' ackie and passing it off as red but there truly is an obvious difference between them #6 19-12-2011, 05:22 PM St185. Ackie Monitors or Spiny Tailed Monitors are a popular monitor due to their small size. They are not like Let me know what you think! Korey. he was sold to me as a yellow. The Wikipedia article doesn't actually mention yellow/red ackies, and a lot of forum posts I've seen online regarding the topic of red vs yellow ackies are just about determining whether the lizard they own is red or yellow, and a lot of those link to images don't work anymore. Again, just the animal. The breeder I'm getting my pair from has recently collected his eggs and will have both Ackies and Red Ackies available (for some reason he doesn't refer to them as yellow ackies and red ackies). V. Congratulations, we have reached over a 1,000 members. Overview. If you follow any of the above links, please respect the rules of reddit and don't vote in the other threads. Join However, the taxonomic status of the three subspecies is uncertain. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk. This care sheet should cover both yellow and red ackie monitors. Ofcourse the good thing is you can't export animals to oz anymore so the hybrids would never get back into the wild population to effect them. Housing Size: 55 gallon tank or equivalent. In Its upper part is deep dark brown spotted with illustrious cream to yellow spots that include some dark scale. Just make sure there is a spot they can rest at and have their head above water. As such, the information in this guide will work well for either lizard. Just wanted to get more opinions and info before committing and putting a deposit down. Anatomy. I don't see a problem with sub species hybrids in captivity if it keeps the species free of genetic problems. Yellow Ackies have a slightly shorter tail than red monitors. Alright, I'll be going down to pick them myself so I'll just pick the ones I like the most! The only argument from a subspecies hybrid breeders point of view I can think of is that if they're two different subspecies then you know they're not related, in the current market probably most of the reds are related to one another being so rare and most of the yellows, bringing the two sub species together would create fresh bloodlines but then blur the two subspecies. Below a yellow Ackie, as found in many pet shops. They have spinose tails with a circular section. The Red Ackie (V. acanthurus acanthurus) is the largest of the three. I wonder how you could tell what it was.. Hatchlings are provided a hot spot of 120 degrees while juveniles to adults are provided with basking temps of roughly 130 to 140! Lol, I agree, I can't see the point either. Ackie Monitors - Yellow (Babies) Yellow Ackie Monitors (Varanus acanthuras brochyuras) A.K.A. Species: Varanus acanthurus. Red Tegu cb Big babies. Red Ackies grow slightly longer, are more expensive and not as common as yellow species. Top. 0 0. They tail of this monitor is also proportionally longer. You can selectively breed to a preferred colour but they are all Add to Cart View Options. My ackie monitor cage is finally complete! ACKIE CARE . Blue Tegu juvenile. Genus:Varanus. Ackie monitors can make great pets, but only for the right person. Red Ackie Monitor are some of the most unique pet lizards available and require work. They are fed a mouse once a week and crickets the rest of the week. These lizards are perhaps one of the most entertaining reptiles on the planet. Argentine Black & White Tegus The tail is about 1,3-2,3 times I suspect the ackie would be tamer if you hope to interact with it as they are quite intelligent. Title says it all. Let me know what you all think! Im keeping that. This gives the face a sharper, meaner look than V.a.brachyurus. The Red Ackie Monitor generally grows larger than the Yellow Ackie. Species:(varanus acanthurus acanthurus)" Red Ackie". Yellow Ackie Monitor CB20. 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