Savannah monitor???

[Darkangel92]

Can someone give me a lil info on these guys. Like there temporment and how big of an enclosure they would need?

 

[BSM]

6x4x4 min.. cage with at least 1 to 2 ft of dirt but bigger the better and a couple 130F + basking spots. Every animal in general is different, but there usually not as aggressive as some other species . Just get an ackie there going to be so much easier to house,feed, etc. They may cost only 15-70 dollars but to get them all set up it will cost you a good few hundred while ackies on the other hand may be 150-300 depending on type but there overall costs are not as large.

Bryan

 

[PinkPunisher]

may be 150-300 depending on type but there overall costs are not as large.

Red ackies are usually $600 while Yellows are usually $300. Here in a Canada at least they are... Yes though, in the long run it will be cheaper to keep a Ackie but they are more expensive upfront where as with Savs its the opposite.

If you do really have your heart set on a Sav though then I suggest to look long and hard for CBB, ask for proof that the animal is CBB. Like pictures or videos of them hatching or eggs shells.

Spencer

 

[nivek5225]

I have seen very tame Savs, almost like tegus! Ackies on the other hand i dont think would be a monitor that you could take out to "hang out" with you. I have 3 young ones. They don't bite, but they will instantly jet off for no reason and they are extremely fast.

 

[tupinambisfamiliaris]

I've had a bad run of luck/husbandry with my tegu. I've also kept several species of lizard, some very successfully, others not so much. I can tell you straight up that the bar-none toughest lizard you will ever own is that little ackie that just won't get big enough for you. No matter what, as long as he's hot and can dig, my little guy just keeps on keeping on, chowing down on everything and being an active little montior. They are great lizards if you can afford them. Once they're acclimated they will feed from your hand and check you out when you come near the cage. I'd even reccomend them for beginners. They are tolerant of keeper error, which should always be avoided, but happens anyway.

Savs are cool, but will almost always be imports. It may only cost twenty bucks, but if you want to get the stressed little hatchling rolling right, consider the vet bill that will come with getting him the worming that he will most certainly need.

 

[artist]

i agree. the initial cost will be lower, but in the long run, it will be expensive. if you are willing to put in the time to tame this monitor, i am sure that it would be a very rewarding experience, but i am not sure if it could ever be as tame as a tegu. i am sure that it could be a very tame reptile that could be very enjoyable to be around with lots of time and patience.