Is it true that savanah monitors only grow to there suroundings?
No, a Savannah Monitors growth is directly attributed to their diet. They should be provided with a spacious enclosure (55 gallon aquarium works well for juveniles adults usually require custom built enclosures-6’x6′ works well), full spectrum lighting, and a basking area that reaches 98 to 105 degrees. Caution should be used in the placement of the basking light so as not to allow the animal to be burned (a common problem with sluggish monitors such as Savannahs and black throats). Diet should be heavily varied and consist of insect prey, eggs, ground meat (cooked), crabs, fish, reptiles, and rodent prey. The food should be dusted with a vitamin/calcium mix and offered daily in smaller quantities to juveniles. Adults can be fed 3 to 4 times a week. Water should be provided in a container large enough for the animal to soak itself in and changed frequently. Many monitors will defecate in their water container requiring frequent changes and disinfecting. The average adult size is 3′ how
