Savannah monitors are intelligent and mild-mannered reptiles that form a trusting relationship between owner and pet, so it can be very nerve-wracking when your Savannah monitor starts behaving differently. If you have noticed that your Savannah monitor is leaving its mouth open, there are some different reasons for it. The most common reason why savannah …
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You have decided that you want a savannah monitor, but you don’t know the best place to buy them. Pet stores often have a dismal reputation, so your best bet is to find a reputable breeder. In this article, we will explore leading savannah monitor breeders in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. …
Savannah monitors can make great pets if you want a large reptile that is easy to take care of and fairly docile. When handled as juveniles, they are easy to tame for handling with their owners as they get older. If you have been considering getting one of these reptiles, here is what you need …
Savannah Monitors are intelligent and curious reptiles, capable of even recognizing their owners and following commands! Handling these reptiles properly is key to creating a trusting relationship between you and your pet. But how exactly do you handle Savannah Monitors? When handling Savannah Monitors, it is important to remain confident and calm. Place both hands …
Are you concerned about shedding problems in your Savannah monitor? Understanding how and why they shed their skin can help you avoid common husbandry mistakes that result in problems with shedding. Savannah Monitors experience a natural cycle of skin renewal every 4-6 weeks as they shed their skin in patches. A healthy monitor will complete …
If you are considering getting a savannah monitor as a pet, you might have found out how big these guys are. Of course, this probably makes you wonder how dangerous these reptiles can be for you and your family when kept as pets. Like most pets, savannah monitors can be dangerous as they carry bacteria. …
Is your Savannah monitor behaving differently? If so, it could be stressed, but how do you tell for sure? Savannah monitors may show stress through decreased appetite, weight loss, decreased activity, increased aggression, threat displays, defecation, vomiting, and playing dead. These behaviors may be caused by environmental, social, nutritional, and handling stressors. In this article, …
Savannah monitors are one of the monitor lizards that tend to die early even in captivity. The highest mortality is for the first few months of their life, mostly due to poor husbandry, dehydration, and internal parasites. How will you know if your Savannah monitor is dying? What can you do to prevent it? The …
Do Savannah monitors bite constantly? You may have heard horror stories of people getting nasty bites from their Savannah monitors, but are their bites really that bad? In the event that you get bit, what will happen and how should you treat the bite? Savannah monitors have a bite force of 10.7 psi however this …
Many reptile owners begin to fret when their Savannah monitors refuse a meal or two. They start to wonder whether something is wrong or whether their reptile is simply a picky eater. The good news is that it may not be a cause for concern. It may simply require a little attention to detail when …