Savannah Monitor CARE (2020) ( How To Care For A Savannah Monitor CORRECTLY

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

We have started a channel dedicated to Savannah monitors. Head over and subscribe kzbin.info/door/51GhokbsEEedxdnRe0LrxQ

[@ornatusvaranid]

MGTOW: There are NOT a lot of professional Savannah monitor breeders anywhere in the world, there are a small handful of keepers who have a clutch or two and in the process the parent animal dies long before it`s time. Feeding daily is acceptable providing the monitor/s are fully supported and the amount of energy offered is in direct relation to the amount used. I do agree, whole prey only, no meat mixes or cat and dog food.

[@justingriswold2774]

One thing you didn't cover or at least I didn't hear was frequency of feeding, and does it change for babies, juvies and adults? Hope to hear back

[@gardenlifelove9815]

Finally, somebody that knows how to properly care for a Savannah monitor. I appreciate the bit at the end about diet. I've been taught to feed them beef steak early in my life with them. But I later learned different. Awesome video! Thanks for the advice and proper care sheet!!!!

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Thanks a million. Really appreciate it

[@maddoxdavidson9963]

They aren't strict insectivores other than that good vid mate.

[@KAOSshortyrip]

It's pretty awesome to see an animal that's HEALTHY and not fat. People forget that we haven't figured out everything yet. You have definitely turned the page on Savannah's. My guy won't touch many insects but loves his eggs. Awesome work

[@berserkerboy9777]

I'm Really Wanting To Get A Savannah Monitor, but I don't want to not give it proper care. Thank you for all the information you have on them

[@imsippingininyohouse5304]

Best care i seen in awhile. Massive Respect for you

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Thanks a million. Appreciate it

[@AlexsAgamids]

Great video! I really liked the enthusiasm and VERY CLEAR care details. Not a lot of people have a nice lean Savannah monitor like yours. Hugo looks lean, mean, and healthy! Great work! And keep producing great CORRECT care content!

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

I'm so happy with everyone's comments and so pleased everyone enjoys it. I've had one person on my personal Facebook saying it's all crap. I should have a basking spot of 170f haha

[@_yo3mman]

The way he immediately looks back at you after you snap your fingers is so badass

[@ernestlee5507]

Great video mate! Very entertaining and glad you did cuts and snips instead of one long piece with dizzy effects as we all follow along.

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Thank you for noticing. I'm trying a style that stands out from the others that make the same content .

[@dezikatotaku302]

My savanna monitor died when I gave him a peice of pork it could have been bacteria in the enclosure aswell. He was a loved pet and loved roaches 😆 he would run to the fridge and I'd find him in the back of it nice and warm. We were told to feed him live mice and we did I did not like this I felt the crickets were a good feast. Ty again. Considering getting another ones now that I have a son but I want to make sure we're doing the right thing this time. This video helps.

[@omardecasas7987]

I do this treat once a month usually which is a mix of ground beef, egg, and calcium with D3. But only as a treat or if they need to gain weight

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Everyone is aloud a treat every now and then. If anything the occational treat adds enrichment

[@WalkingKorpseEnt]

Thanks for the help. I have a Savannah myself named him FatBoy and he is terrific. Just started watching your channel and I'm getting to know so much. Thanks again and keep the videos coming.

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Glad you enjoy. Welcome to the family

[@immersionHEHE]

This video makes me so happy when I see him running around like that. My savannah died a few years ago but he was very old i think (22) :'( Really miss him because he was very friendly and social. I used to feed him roaches, crickets, mealworms, but also sometimes small rats and occasionally a boiled egg with shell and all. Do you think that was wrong?

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Sounds perfect to me :) it's nice to hear someone giving there sav a good diet

[@paynemorgan9935]

just found your page. Very helpful thank you!

[@EuropeanDreamz]

Thankyou man I appreciate you I get all my car info and parts from you guys in the uk as I’m in USA I’ve noticed you guys are much smarter than Us where I live I appreciate you for these videos my savanna monitor is in good hands 🙏🙏🙏thankyou

[@jjlb9858]

Ur enclosures r very nice u take good care of ur reptiles.

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Thank you kindly. I am forever re doing this enclosure. He just trashes it within hours of it being tarted up hahaha

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Thanks for the comment and thumbs up... Hope you enjoyed the video

[@pandoraexoticpets757]

great Info Thanks!

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Thanks a million

[@Gottalovecarpetpythons]

Well l will never had one myself but always happy to learn about them. Enjoyed watching.

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Thanks a million sweet. I really enjoy him. Such a personality . Really tempted to get my hands on a baby black and white tegu

[@matthewsweeney1593]

Very awesome. I'm still wanting get an Savannah monitor

[@aprilhaselhuhn8935]

I am behind the times seeing your sav video, I have yet to see someone else who stated that they have clicker trained their sav!!! My girl is two and the first thing I did with her was clicker train her as well as closed hand distinction= not food. She has since in the two years learned several verbal + gesture commands. Great information and a good-looking boy.

[@paulgregorio2388]

Thank u for this video..it tot me alot..it all made sence...

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

Thats a very large and spacious enclosure bud! Looks like one happy lizard! Great information packed video.

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Everyone has that one pet that they love the most but won't admit it. This dude is mine!

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Thanks for watching and liking. Appreciate it greatly

[@joe241able]

was thinking about it not ready for it yet

[@WildLife_Perspective]

I think your care is brilliant! Don't let these uneducated haters get to you, you're doing it all right.

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Thank you kindly I really appreciate it especially from you

[@twotonedfishing]

Insects should make up a large part of the diet. I wouldn’t recommend this for younger monitors But, you can feed an maybe like teenage one lean meats like turkey and just ensure they can get more exercise. I make a homemade kinda sausage for my monitor that consists of turkey,shrimp,egg, and a large amount of crickets in it as well. I feed this about 2 times a week dusted lightly with some calcium and vitamins. This “sausage” isn’t the only diet I have him on..he also eats live crickets and super worms along with the occasional quail egg. I like to provide variety in the foods. In the wild Monitors eat what they can find and as long as you don’t over feed and make sure the monitor gets plenty of exercise having food other than only insects is good. (Also I love the setup you have)

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

I prefer to try to replecate there natural diet and hunting instincts .

[@twotonedfishing]

NORTHERN EXOTICS Where do you get your Dubai’s? Is it an online source??? Also,when do you plan on building a new cage for the Bosc and will you do a video of you building it?

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

I breed myown dubia roaches. Here's the video on how I do it. But I first brought them online and breed them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2qniImBhbRogZY

[@KeaneKlaine]

Helpful video, thank you so much for posting. Hoping to make some adjustments to my current savannah monitor enclosure :)

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Keep me posted how it goes

[@rickmelto6750]

I want one .but dam .I ha e 9 water dragons .7 chameleons ..I'm full up mate ..great vid man

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

You must go through a hell of alot of water with that collection haha

[@danielpchl3658]

how many times you said "perfect" xddd lol

[@drivenpoem2258]

Fantastic! Thank you so much for this post. Learned so much.

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Amazing thanks alot

[@njiegames4580]

Definitely getting one of these along with my beardy. I need a bigger lizzard 😂

[@Mrferrelli]

Great info. Awesome

[@strikersreptiles2891]

Solid video sir but one thing.. How often are you using D3? Sometimes UVB exposure+D3 supplements on a daily or multiple times weekly, basis, can lead to “too much of a good thing”. To the point where they’re now over-supplemented with D3.

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

He's on d3 3 times a week his whole life but that is a good point well made. I don't use d3 for my daily feeders like a bearded dragon

[@giow2331]

You deserve more subs bro, I learned a lot 🔥🔥

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

cheers mate, were growing slowly, mad to think when i started youtube i didnt know how to edit

[@garyreid4517]

When you say don’t over feed, how much would you feed a 2.5 ft savannah when feeding Dubai’s and Superworms. Btw thanks for all the info. I rescued mine and your videos have helped me keep him healthy

[@PsYcoPink]

Hes adorable 😘

[@FantaLiteBrav]

Great video, finally someone who knows what they're doing. It's sad there are still people in the comments saying they should eat rodents... Ignornace is bliss I guess

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

There is so much new knowledge coming out it's unreal. People believe what there told not what they've learnt so to speak.

[@ornatusvaranid]

Perhaps you need to do more research, rodents per se have little to do with the awful suffering so many go through in captivity, mostly due to complete beginners to varanids impulse buying them and the mountain of misinformation that exists on their captive care. rodents/other vertebrates can indeed form part of their diet when kept in supportive conditions.

[@kkslimes813]

I really want one now! 🤔

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

They have such a personality haha.. I'm so tempted by a tegu

[@charityrichardson6598]

Amazing video! I had a a question on how do you Maintain their nails? Or do they need maintenance? My girls seem to long and look like they needed clipped..

[@clarewhyment8730]

Great video. Really helpful

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Thank you. Hugo the Savannah monitor loves the space

[@clarewhyment8730]

He sure does. He really did run fast chasing the roach

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

He just loves food haha. Like most Savannah monitors.

[@clarewhyment8730]

Id live to see a video about the lighting

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Which lighting?UVB or heat lighting?

[@hoaxbunnii]

This was soooo helpful thank you

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

There is so much conflicting advice out there so this was aimed to clear up all the miss information. Glad it helped

[@colinkell4844]

Awesome!

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Thanks a million.

[@rhys896]

Hey man love the content, do you think they require roaches in their diet or will they be fine with locusts, superworms, crickets ect... Thanks :)

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

I feed roaches regularly . Good variaty

[@KeeganDrescher]

Just a quick are they able to eat eggs every once in a while.

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Some do. I have done in the past but not for a while. He gets enough protein from my home breed feeders but it's always good to add variaty

[@KeeganDrescher]

@@NORTHERNEXOTICS thanks man.

[@ScarletCandlelight]

Thank you this is a huge help

[@XxlildramaxX]

I live in the US. In Florida more specifically. I can only get discoid roaches. Would that be ok for them?

[@jodilopez2331]

You said in the video its important not to over feed your monitor. About how much do you feed them? Say a juvenile? Also how often do you feed them?

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Mine as a baby daily. Now as an adult 2 to 3 times a week. As an adult I feed about 35 insects

[@OurFamilyZoo402]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@angelbugsUk]

Great video 😊

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Thank you. Hopefully aiming this video to the American market it should drive a load of views

[@animangle8479]

URGENT I got one for xmas eve And I didn't ask for it, but very grateful for he/she. How much should I feed them, he/she's only a baby just a bit bigger than a full grown leopard gecko

[@christopherbell7222]

I just got one today and from what I've read depends on size but I'd say everyday if she a babystill

[@cghffh3019]

Great video

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Thanks a bunch

[@cholos17]

very helpful! gracias!

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Thank you.

[@pyt.angelixa]

I have two savs (moose and goose)

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

I'd love another bit I don't have the space

[@alexisharmon6729]

Good job

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Thank you

[@teenahall6502]

Where can you buy captive breed false coral snakes?

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

I've no idea of anyone breeding them. Maybe look into the species Facebook groups or Doncaster reptile show.

[@NathansWildLife]

Can you do one for 2022 for an update

[@SpaceAnomaly09]

Been thinking about getting a savannah monitor but had a question how much insects do i feed one

[@anthonyjensen5524]

Where did you buy your cage? Mine outgrew his, but I can't find any enclosures for a reasonable price online, and building one is out of the question due to lack of experience with waterproof structures and the current price of building materials

[@creaturecrazy2976]

how much and how often do you feed them?

[@LelySusanti]

What is the ratio of feeding for a savmon? How many insects for certain weight? How often do you feed a baby savmon? And how many dubia roaches/superworms per meal time? I plan to keep a savmon, but my budget will only allow me to care from baby size...before I start, I'd love to know the ratio so I won't overfeed it

[@ChronusFatherofAll]

No offense but if you're worried about feeding costs this probably isn't the best reptile for you. I have snakes, a veiled chameleon and other reptiles and even as a juvenile I spent 5× the money to feed a sav as the rest of my reptiles combined. The majority of their growth happens in the first year but they're not done until 2.5-3

[@LelySusanti]

@@ChronusFatherofAll thanks for the heads up.. I think I will just keep watching them from afar for now then🤣

[@kevo8664]

Is it ok to give some mice as a treat every now and then?

[@iondee2750]

how often and how much do you feed insects?

[@justineblessing2261]

Does the no meat concept apply to tegus?

[@alexlee8388]

How many times a week do you feed the Savannah monitor lizard

[@keithconte6256]

Can you comment on how much to feed him and how often? Trying to get my room setup for one now

[@BriBayly]

This video is great! Thank you for making this!!!! Approximately how long will it take for them to get full grown on a healthy diet?

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

All depends on diet. Protein ect. Hugo will be full grown in about 12 to 18 months. He will be 3 years old then .

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Males normally grow bigger then females aswell

[@BriBayly]

NORTHERN EXOTICS perfect thank you so much! I’ve been researching them for 5 months now and it’s so hard to find good, correct info on them. I’ll definitely be passing this video on to others.

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Aww your a star. Thanks a million

[@kevintiel4279]

Is t ok to feed calcium with d3 and use uvb lichtning? Here they said you cant use both beceause that would be 2 much for your lizzard. I have a Baby Savannah monitor and use uvb lights but i use calcium whitout d3

[@IckyStickyOils]

If you happen to get back to me would you know if earthworms are good for them also? Besides those insects and maybe do a video about the variety of food they CAN EAT, Cause i heard from ground turkey is good and raw eggs shrimp etc. Recently just got my baby so been giving it half an earthworm which he/she seems to love.

[@definitelylukadoncic]

where should I buy my monitor?

[@skrungle1549]

My baby Savannah Monitor I got about 2 months ago maybe and I handle him but he does puff up and sometimes hiss and tail whips but I pick him up and I’m wondering if I’m doing it wrong because I don’t want to force handle and make him scared of me and later when he’s large be very aggressive can you give me some advice?

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

There's is a couple of bits of advice. Look into target training or ball training. A ball on a stick. You touch his nose on the end and then feed him but when your going in for handling do not show the ball. He will get used to when it's feeding time and when it's handling time. If your determine to handle him loads then do what your doing but constantly stick to it. He will eventually trust you won't hurt him and eventually stop hissing and whipping. Long road but at the end it's worth it. Trust is a hard thing to build. Next we are starting a new channel dedicated to Savannah monitors. Only small at the minute but new videos coming out all the time. Head over and subscribe kzbin.info/door/51GhokbsEEedxdnRe0LrxQ

[@skrungle1549]

NORTHERN EXOTICS thank you for the advice it has helped me I think I’ll keep at it but I’ll also implement the ball training or something like it

[@bradprice8040]

@@skrungle1549 when mine was little he did that, I think it is natural as they don't know you won't eat them, I just picked him up anyway and treated him comfortingly. One day he actually went the extra step and bit my finger. Since he was so little I let him hold it until he let go then picked him up anyway. I think that showed him that he can't hurt me and even after biting me I won't hurt him. Only one other bite when he was older and that was my fault during a feeding. If he can't reach the food then don't help him, he will get it when it moves. If you try to help the excitement might cause him to accidentally bite you. Lol there was blood but it wasn't a big deal. He immediately let go. I couldn't blame him it was all my fault. I fixed the problem later by making that part out of reach for live food giving him reach to any spot anything else could get to. I miss my beautiful boy.

[@wininger1986]

How often do u feed the savannah monitor

[@gandalf1]

Nice and imformative 👍

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Thank you. Ive filmed this to be aimed at the American market. There is so much bad advice out there I'm hoping this clears some of it up.

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Thanks for your comment and thumbs up. Much appreciated

[@gandalf1]

@@NORTHERNEXOTICS Yeah it dosnt interest me but im sure it will help lots of people which is your intent 👍

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Shame about the dislike mob that I've got. Loads of dislikes on every video withing the first 3 seconds . People don't even watch before they dislike

[@gandalf1]

@@NORTHERNEXOTICS I would guess it would be haters its rediculous. Ill be honest and say i didnt watch all the vid but i was honest and said it didnt interest me personally but its a great vid for people who want that info, theres no need to be rude and dislike it. Geez theres some numptys around . Wheres that eye rolling emoji when you need it 😂

[@Discoveryjamie]

Some good advice but I’m the wild they are carnivores and opportunistic eaters, the insect diet in captivity is for obesity reasons, top job tho, lovely sized enclosure and healthy looking monitor

[@baileyholmes7717]

Is there any treatment for a enlarged liver

[@billhoy9013]

So I understand to not over feed, but how much should you feed? Baby, juvenile, adult etc?

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Small amounts of appropriate size bugs. When mine was a baby I fed 5 to 8 locust. Keep a close eye on the weight to make sure he is growing nicley . If he is losing weight or not gaining then feed more

[@shaunnaraexo]

How expensive is the substrate for him?

[@MC-hy5lu]

Nice

[@theredrhino3860]

How many times a day do you feed the monitor?

[@ornatusvaranid]

You should NOT use dietary D3 because it`s been shown that although they can certainly absorb it, it has no effect on blood serum levels, and apart from that, the concentrations vary so much it`s very easy to overdo it, so either decent UVB bulbs/tubes or natural sunlight. They absolutely CAN have vertebrate prey in moderation, the most important consideration is to feed in relation to the amount of excercise they use, normally in captivity that is minimal.

[@DavidtheGiantSlayer]

How often do you feed savannahs?

[@shawnwilsoncroft6051]

Do you use a solar meter for distancing on your UVB bulbs because I thought they needed to be alot closer than that to receive enough UVB to synthesize D3 production I use T5 HO Arcadia 12% bulbs and I have to hang my lights no more than 18 inches above my tegus to achieve the proper uvb they need. I see alot of ppl mounting their lights far away like this though and I'd just like to know if indeed your monitor is getting enough uvb that far away and if you use a solar meter and if I'm wrong in my thinking?

[@pablolefebre1925]

in total how many insects do you have to give to an adult savannah monitor

[@icexotics2446]

Nice vid. We just got a baby a few weeks ago, some good info in this vid. Just a thought about the calcium with d3, is this OK with also using a uvb bulb?

[@krustykrab1310]

Yes, of course use both

[@christopherbell7222]

What is D3

[@savannahtameee3913]

How often do you feed !?

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Depends on there age. Babies everyday. Adults 3 times a week

[@zackdustagheer7928]

Can you make a cage ( enclosure) for a fully grown savannah monitor

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Yea. Has to be no smaller then 8ft X 4ft

[@karynakarolina4482]

How much does it cost to feed that lizard i mean weekly

[@melissaan5194]

Can you do a light setup video that shows how everything is plugged in and set up?

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

UVB LIGHTING OR HEAT LIGHTING OR BOTH,?

[@melissaan5194]

@@NORTHERNEXOTICS everything lol. Can't make it easy on you 😜

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

I can do that :) it's one of those things that once you know how to do it then it's simple really. But I ramble on and on sometimes haha

[@melissaan5194]

@@NORTHERNEXOTICS I think it would be super helpful for newbies such as myself to see how everything is used, setup, plugged in, what's used. Pretty much the full nine yards.

[@clarewhyment8730]

Id apreciate that video also

[@missred7089]

I am interested in getting a Savannah monitor. I am trying to learn all I can so I hope this does not sound like a silly question. I understand believe in the fact that you can and should not overfeed. But how do you know what is the just right amount of food?

[@patriciathibodeaux9250]

can they OD on d3? I know with my beardies I have to alternate between with and without d3.

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Yes they can but as these are not daily feeders like bearded dragons it's not as common

[@aaroncarter2995]

My savannah monitor is also called Hugo

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Hugo Bosc hehe

[@lunerwolves6572]

How many super worms should I feed my baby Savannah monitors there still young

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

I started with 15 but keep an eye on his weight

[@jdandkikisExotics]

Where dis you get your sav

[@mirandaeline9495]

What millipedes are safe for them? I want to start breeding millipedes for when i get a savannah

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Any African milli

[@skumpkin5191]

I really want one, there's a little one at the store I go too, but I'm kind of intimidated by the care! I have a ball, and she's pretty content, she's easy to handle, easy to feed, doesn't require a lot of setup, but man that monitor is cute as can be! I'm thinking i might take up the challenge. Maybe I should start with a beardie?

[@chameirwalker7950]

Did yu get it?

[@alpatl]

Cool video, only thing I'd say is I think it can be problematic to say "this is everything you need to know about sav care", just because there are going to be people who don't understand the commitment involved in caring for such a big lizard and are going to be more likely to impulse purchase a monitor if they think they can learn all the care information in a ten minute video. I think it would be more responsible to encourage viewers to do more research outside of this video from lots of different sources before thinking about taking on the responsibility of caring for an animal. Great information though, just something to think about :^)

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Thanks for your feedback

[@My_Bow_L.Y.F]

What insects do you feed him?? And where do you get the insects from? Just want more variety for mine.

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

I breed my own live food. Dubia roaches. Crickets. Superworms mealworms. Very rare he may get a treat. Millipede. Snail. Or small rodant to mix what he would get in the wild. If you want to learn how to breed livefood kzbin.info/aero/PLfpfcLf--hexjgtO682HLs3l9ithfUkyI

[@ornatusvaranid]

Hi, it`s difficult to see in the video, do the UVB tubes have reflectors, and what distance is the tube from the basking surface/monitor? I like the enclosure, but there`s too much unusable space around the walls especially. I would also mention that a hatchling/juvenile will flourish in an "adult sized" enclosure, obviously it`s important to provide lots of cover in that case. I realise most beginners won`t want to build/buy a larger enclosure if the animal itself is very cheap. but we (the more experienced keepers) need to get across how expensive, time consuming and difficult these animals are to care for properly.

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Your totally correct. It was MV bulbs and uvb with reflectors. I plan in 2020 to make alot more videos regarding the issues you've raise. I have to already made a few videos raising issues making sure these are the correct pet for people judging on everything they need to know

[@ornatusvaranid]

Are you in any of the Facebook monitor groups and if yes, can I ask which and what your username is?

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

I'm not on Facebook. I've made a point to come off Facebook. It's to toxic of a platform in my opinion

[@ornatusvaranid]

I mostly hate Facebook too, but there are a few decent monitor groups ("the savannah monitor group", "Biawak" group to name two). You clearly have some decent advise to offer and it would help new keepers learn how to properly care for these animals if you showed a few of your videos there, would you consider joining, it`s easy enough to leave them if they don`t suit you? Those are both closed groups and neither tolerates "loutish" behaviour...Trust me, I`ve been on reptile forums over a decade, it gets horrendous at times, but the "slaughter" continues, we owe it to the animals not to give up no matter how much we may get insulted for trying to help!.

[@conman20000]

Why do they need a thermostat?

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

To make sure it doesn't get to hot or to cold. To cool and the can go into a brumation state, struggle to digest food and there body won't absorb the correct nutrition . To hot and you can in basic terms cook the animal

[@aaroncarter2995]

How do you set them up?

[@ikfioqg]

Sir that uvb at that distance is doing nothing...it's just another lamp

[@brodiebrundage6290]

Would they need heat at night too, say maybe a red light for comfort?

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Depends on your night time climit. In England they don't need it

[@figuresix]

At night you want it dark, so if you need heat at night during winter months use a Ceramic Heat emitter, or CHE on a dimmer. Gives off heat, with no light.I use one all my ball pythons, bearded dragons, and Monitors.

[@koimyst4945]

Hey I had a quick question, Our Savanah has gotta be four maybe five months old now and he flat out refuses to eat anything but crickets. We have tried roaches and worms from different places, coated in calcium and not in calcium and just won't eat it. He also is very limiting of himself an rarely eats more than three crickets a day. Any advice?

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Check temps and humidity first. If enclosure and setup are correct then maybe try feeding every other day

[@Reta968]

I have a 2.5 year old monitor that I bought as a hatchling at a reptile show he has been a joy to have but, I worry sometimes about him escaping his enclosure as it has a screen mesh top. In the event that he does escape what are some fail proof methods to catch him

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Maybe instead of thinking about plan b being how to catch maybe put thought into how to make sure he doesn't escape. Screen tops are bad for holding humidity also they need high humidity so maybe a solid fixed top

[@Reta968]

@@NORTHERNEXOTICS Thank you for the advice I will see what I can do about a solid fixed top when we got him as a hatchling we did not think of it too much because it was going to be such a long time until we needed to deal with it. He has an excellent source of UVA/UVB light. We actually have a grow light usually used for hydroponic growing and that actually provides both types of light and we have that affixed to a timer. He also has substrait that is great for retaining moisture and we mist his enclosure and provided him with a lovely basking rock. He is indeed our scaly baby.

[@Reta968]

@@NORTHERNEXOTICS I am a mom I am always thinking of plan B it is just part of the nature I suppose

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Seems like you know what your doing. Good mothers always have a plan B . It's amazing how many people don't think about misting there enclosure down . Also nice to hear of a 3 year old monitor. Alot get fed incorrectly and dies before there even one year old

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@@NORTHERNEXOTICS Has anyone addressed obstructed bowels yet? Because if not it is a danger if you feed a Savannah mice as they are hairy. 1. fill a sink or small tub with luke warm water. 2. put your Savannah in and let them have a good soak. 3. While they are soaking rub the underside of their belly. 4. make sure the temp in the water stays constant and does not get too cold. After about 5 minutes of this there is a lovely mess to clean up but, your Savannah will thank you.