Savannah Monitor, Iguana Lizard


	SAVANNAH MONITOR Distribution: South and west Africa. Size : usually 3'-- can reach 5'. Temperament :This species easily tames. It is best to handle carefully and frequently -- may try to bite at first. Hardiness : vary hardy. Sexing : Males are larger with hemi penal swollen bulges. Food : Protein sources -crickets- mice vitamin and calcium supplements.Housing : A 20 gal terrarium can house juveniles - Adults need a minimum of 4 gal. Landscape with shelters and plants. Water : Small shallow dish with fresh water. Temperature: 78-100 f -Dry hot habitat required. Lighting : full spectrum UVA and UVB recommended. Heating : ceramic heat and basking lights can be used for heat . Provide heat pad or rock for digestion.Caution heat rocks can go bad and over heat ! They should be covered with a cloth. RETURN TO MENU For more information a book, POPULAR MONITORS AND TEGUS is available

SAVANNAH MONITOR Distribution: South and west Africa. Size : usually 3'-- can reach 5'. Temperament :This species easily tames. It is best to handle carefully and frequently -- may try to bite at first. Hardiness : vary hardy. Sexing : Males are larger with hemi penal swollen bulges. Food : Protein sources -crickets- mice vitamin and calcium supplements.Housing : A 20 gal terrarium can house juveniles - Adults need a minimum of 4 gal. Landscape with shelters and plants. Water : Small shallow dish with fresh water. Temperature: 78-100 f -Dry hot habitat required. Lighting : full spectrum UVA and UVB recommended. Heating : ceramic heat and basking lights can be used for heat . Provide heat pad or rock for digestion.Caution heat rocks can go bad and over heat ! They should be covered with a cloth. RETURN TO MENU

For more information a book, POPULAR MONITORS AND TEGUS is available


	IGUANA Distribution : central, south America and Mexico. Size : Males can reach 6' ,normal size is 4-5' . Temperament usually iguanas are naturally tame but breeding adults can be aggressive. Hardiness: Very hardy, long lived, must have calcium input when young. Sexing: males have longer heads, enlarged femoral pores, large dorsal spines. Food: Vegetables and fruits such as romaine lattice, sweet potatoes, green beans, tomato melons, apples, bananas, Young iguanas require vitamin and mineral supplements especially calcium. Housing A 20 gal terrarium can house babies. Adults need a least a 40 gal setup. Landscape and create shelters and use plants. Water: A large shallow dish of fresh water to drink and bath in. Temperature: day 88f ,night 65f daily misting is important. Lighting: full spectrum lamps are a must. Heating: Heat emitters or basking light to keep temperature high. A heat pad or rock is required to help digestion. Caution heat rocks can go bad and over heat ! They should be covered with a cloth. For more information a book, Iguana is available

IGUANA Distribution : central, south America and Mexico. Size : Males can reach 6' ,normal size is 4-5' . Temperament usually iguanas are naturally tame but breeding adults can be aggressive. Hardiness: Very hardy, long lived, must have calcium input when young. Sexing: males have longer heads, enlarged femoral pores, large dorsal spines. Food: Vegetables and fruits such as romaine lattice, sweet potatoes, green beans, tomato melons, apples, bananas, Young iguanas require vitamin and mineral supplements especially calcium. Housing A 20 gal terrarium can house babies. Adults need a least a 40 gal setup. Landscape and create shelters and use plants. Water: A large shallow dish of fresh water to drink and bath in. Temperature: day 88f ,night 65f daily misting is important. Lighting: full spectrum lamps are a must. Heating: Heat emitters or basking light to keep temperature high. A heat pad or rock is required to help digestion. Caution heat rocks can go bad and over heat ! They should be covered with a cloth.

For more information a book, Iguana is available