Water Monitor Breeding Now Permitted in Thailand

Water monitor breeding now permitted in Thailand

The Asian water monitor can now be bred in captivity for commercial purposes, according to a new declaration in the Royal Gazette .

Thailand Plans to Turn Monitor Lizards into Economic Opportunity

File photo for reference only Thailand is transforming its perspective on monitor lizards, moving from viewing them as pests to potential income sources. The government has decided to sell these fearsome reptiles for 500 baht each, aiming to boost economic opportunities. Only licensed buyers will be allowed to purchase the breeding stock, which will be sold by the Department of National Parks (DNP). Each lizard will be equipped with a mi…

From pests to baht: Thailand’s monitor lizards set to make a killing

From pests to baht: Thailand’s monitor lizards set to make a killingLegacyMonitor lizards, one of Thailand’s most fearsome protected reptiles, are set to go from wild pests to wallet-fillers, after the government announced plans to flog them for just 500 baht a pop. Officials confirmed that only licensed buyers will be allowed to buy the parent stock, which will be sold by the Department of National Parks (DNP) and come complete with a microchip…