Savannah Monitor CARE VIDEO - How to keep a Bosc Monitor | Varanus exanthematicus

[@Scales13]

That was the best savanna monitor care guide ive ever seen in the form of a video! Well put together

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you Scales13! I really tried my best, I'm glad you liked the result! :)

[@jorgebarranco8204]

@@projectpet7828 where can I get the substrate?

[@srdjanruzic]

You deserve more subs your editing and content are great i dont understand why arent you more popular....

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you so much. The reason probably is that I don't upload that often :(

[@srdjanruzic]

@@projectpet7828 but you could :)

[@projectpet7828]

Aye that's my plan but work has been a b**ch lately and the time I got home the past 2 months I was drained completely. Seems it's clearing up so hopefully I'll be able to release more content :)

[@srdjanruzic]

@@projectpet7828 sad to hear that, doesent matter anyways you are super cool and even fewer uploads dont bother me as long as they are uploads!

[@projectpet7828]

@@srdjanruzic Oh there will be more I promise. If something changes that will be only that I upload more. I think even with this pace at work I can keep up the 1 video / 3 weeks-1 month but when it gets slower the number of released videos will go up for sure! :)

[@robinthornberg6459]

Give this man a million subs, he deserves it... thank you for making this awesome videos and helping us for better understanding of reptiles...

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you so much Robin! I'm glad you liked it and I'm happy you find these videos useful :)

[@Silberschutz]

This is the best reptile video for one species i have ever seen. Great job. Will consider this animals in 10+ years in my own home

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you so much, I'm so happy that you see it this way :)

[@WildLife_Perspective]

What a great video! I have been waiting for this video for so long! Editing is on point and your care is amazing!

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you so much! Well since you've been waiting for this I'm happy I did not disappoint you with it :D

[@maximemourens9328]

Best video on savannah monitor that I've ever seen, this is probably on videos like this that I will base on when I will get my savannah monitor later

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you so much Maxime! I'm glad you found it entertaining and most importantly could base your decision on it. Thank you for watching my content! :)

[@misscheekycheerful]

This is such a brilliant one stop shop for all the information I could possibly want! Especially liked the summary table for the foods they eat. Thanks!

[@projectpet7828]

You're welcome! I'm happy that you liked it :)

[@mp9157]

Im getting one Friday i have two dragons but ill be getting a baby this weekendi feel confident doing countless hours of research and i apreciate you putting this together and the knowledge that you have.

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you very much mistro beater ! I'm happy that you liked and found it useful :) I'm pretty sure you will love your savy and will take a good care of it! :)

[@aaroncarter2995]

There is a website called Savmon.org go on this site it has the only valid information about savs

[@Zig423]

Aaron Carter this is also valid information and correct information

[@aaroncarter2995]

@@Zig423 the temps were wrong savs need a temp of 32 minium throughout the whole enclosure to maintain an active body temperature they also require uv lighting and they do not eat whole prey items such as rodents or birds some fish are okay but spines must be removed and their diet should be insect based mainly no rodents they also Diapause for 5 months which means no feeding at all.

[@ftan59]

This is one of the best informational care videos I've seen. To the point and yet not too brief.

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you so much! :)

[@Betch6]

Thank you for the vid, i know it's old but information is timeless. Im getting a monitor!

[@outdoorsman_cris]

Amazing video. Hopefully one day when i get a house ill be able to buy a savannah monitor. Your video was very informative and well put!

[@GeekyGeckoCreations]

Very cool video. thank you!

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you liked it :)

[@djowen23]

the best savannah monitor video i've seen on youtube so far by a long shot keep these awesome videos coming you give really good infomation spot on...looking forward for more videos !

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you so much! :)

[@djowen23]

@@projectpet7828 & thank you ... definitely let me know if you make more videos about Savannah monitor's! 👍👍

[@that1guycollins397]

One of the very best reptile keepers on youtube keep it up brother!

[@projectpet7828]

Hi Christopher, my man! You honor me!

[@andreasrieser326]

So Beautiful Animals, look like Raptors from Jurassic Park, love it.

[@Wolfprincess90]

I'm not into Savannah monitors, but I always love watching all of your videos as they are always great and well thought out. You do put a lot of effort into each video. Also I love how you mention what should be done to prevent overweight, I have seen quiet a few videos where monitors and tegus are a little overweight and I also notice that overweight animals aren't as active. I do have a fasting day for my beardie and ackie as they are the 2 I feed most regularly. When its feeding time I do enjoy watching them both hunt.

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you so much Wolfprincess90! I'm glad you enjoyed the video, especially knowing that you are not really into these animals. I'm also very happy that you notice how much work I put into my projects and I'm glad it reflects in the videos. The fact you make your lizards hunt is enriching both for them and for you as you love watching them while they hunt. Keep doing what you do! :)

[@Aventuraexotica]

Really good video! Thanks to share your knowledge 🤘🏼

[@giuseppesteigman]

Best savannah care vid, sub well earned my friend! Also congrats on the healthy Savannah

[@kamilbalicki8848]

Wow I can't believe that channels with way worse editing and lack of professional have more subs than You. Your work is amazing! Keep it up and good luck. Btw your lizard is really cool and the tertarium is beautiful 😍

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you so much! The fact you guys like what I do is enough for me! :)

[@kamilbalicki8848]

@@projectpet7828 It's hard not to like You :D Edit: and your work 🤗

[@projectpet7828]

@@kamilbalicki8848 Aww thank you!!! :)

[@larrylaird3576]

I love the research you have done and your experience with this very cool animals. Thanks for the great video.

[@samclothier7748]

great video as always keep up the good work. i cant believe you only have 2k subs you deserve so many more

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you very much Sam! Well I'm already happy with the number of subscribers I have but I also hope in time more people will be interested in what I'm doing :) Thank you again for watching my content!

[@Madalyn_RG]

Hi, you inspire me! When I was 10 I got two bearded dragon. Now I’m twelve and have 3 bearded dragons. A few snakes. A savannah moniter. 6 Great Danes. 3 ackie moniters, and one Nile. I also have 3 chin chillas, 3 ferrets, 2: hedgehogs, 8 Ginny pigs, and one cat. All which have amazing bio-avtive enclosures. I do small shows for special ed kids at my school. I make some money off that. I also baby sit. I take care of all animals.

[@projectpet7828]

WoW you have a lot of animals :) It's good to hear that you take care all of them and you educate others! Keep doing what you're doing! You are awesome!

[@Madalyn_RG]

projectPet thank you ! Your amazing two I hope my reptile room will be that goo one day!

[@RADPets]

Very informative!! And knowledgeable! From what I gathered it's extremely hard to keep Savannah monitors as pets due to how hard it is to care for them but it seems as though you are very successful!! We all could learn something from you!

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you very much! Indeed it is not that hard especially when the animal you have is not raised by you. My female is raised by me and she is thriving, the male which I got as adult is looking better and better but still not as good as my raise-up.

[@RADPets]

@@projectpet7828 nice!! I'll keep that in mind!

[@susanmartin3762]

I love their heads!! So huge!!

[@nathanwilliams4785]

Yet another brilliant video 👍🏼

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you very much Nathan! I'm happy that you liked it!

[@rsianywgm2823]

The best guide decently

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you!

[@Zig423]

Awesome videos mate. Really good accurate advice. You sound like your up my way or somewhere close. I’m from Stockton I’m trying to learn enough that I feel comfortable to care for a monitor correctly after only having beardies in the past but very successfully. Am I right though in thinking that I’d be a fool to assume that just because I’ve had success with beardies that I could just move on to a monitor. Your videos are awesome and informative but one thing I’d love to know and this is just me being thorough, is how much to feed at different stages of growth etc. Like maybe a weight of food or just some estimates to avoid over feeding. I’m sure you get me but I’m talking like daily amounts. I know that’s difficult because of the difference in size of different insects etc but any advice or guidance would be much appreciated.thankyou for some really well thought out advice, you can tell you genuinely have a passion for reptiles!!!!

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you so much k n.a! About your question: If you are feeding insects which you should, the answer is simple: You can feed every day and the amount can be as much as your monitor accepts. :) If you balance out your monitor's diet with a rodent (you should do that ONLY occasionally) you should give only one small mouse for a juvenile or a big for an adult monitor. If you go with raw meat, the amount should be only a few pieces just as treats. For baby monitors you should give basically insects only :) You will feel the right amounts when you feed the monitor and don't forget if your reptile goes a bit fat you can just feed less until it gets back in shape.

[@michaelbu-mj3qs]

I injoy your videos so much Thanks

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you for watching 'em!

[@ED.9]

Great video! Can’t wait till you make a care video on red ackies

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you! :) I already made a care video on yellow ackies I think it will be just as useful :)

[@constancelumpy]

As someone who recently purchased a Savvy, this is so useful! I had to call several zoos just to get cohesive care information. PS: I love the bit about the water dish...I had to switch to a smaller bowl because it loved to use it's dish as a toilet.

[@projectpet7828]

I'm glad the video has served its purpose! Yea I had to change the bowl cause they really loved to mess into the water. Now I just bring them to the bath tub for a bath, if they do their thing there I bleach the tub and that's it. No messed up enclosure! :D

[@constancelumpy]

That's another thing! I worry about chemicals from the bath getting on their skin. Should I be? How do you prep for their baths?

[@projectpet7828]

@@constancelumpy Just clean water. They like it about 34 degrees Celsius. Hotter than that makes them want to run away, much colder doesn't relax them. If the monitor that is having a bath happens to be stressed out I simple turn the lights off. Dark + warm water = relaxed lizard usually. When the bath is over I bleach the tub, wash it off with clean water and that's it! :)

[@3012ftp]

Amazing video! Loved it👍

[@projectpet7828]

Then it served its purpose! :D Thank you!

[@MrPeter924]

Nice video Reptiles. Good Pets animals Reptiles Savannah Monitor. 👍👍👍

[@pvtzh]

Hey, I am a bit late but how did u create that cave, what was the material u used?

[@kitsune0rei]

Great video! There seems to be a lot of back and forth on proper housing climate for a monitor- I see some people say higher humidity, and some say a range of high basking temps. One thing I am often unsure of is how often and how much to feed. My monitor has a nice lean look so I think he is doing well. He of course is always hungry. I try to rotate his diet with a focus on insects- crickets, roaches, and superworms. I like to try to do whole prey too- quail or chicken chicks, crawfish, fish, mice. He really likes seafood so I have some other types of seafood too. He also occasionally gets chicken or quail eggs. I wish I had access to locusts/grasshoppers. Roach types are restricted here too. When I first got him, he was a bit of a picky eater- he loved what he loved, but he'd turn his nose up at some things like superworms. Now he happily eats anything. I like to take him in the backyard a couple times a week, weather permitting, and he seems to enjoy it. He was a little timid at first, but he seems to be getting more used to the sounds etc. Sometimes the birds will try to hassle us.

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you :) Seems you keep your savy well :)

[@kitsune0rei]

@@projectpet7828 Thanks! It has been a learning experience, I did a lot of reading but then applying that was another level, plus learning his behavior. I got him from a co-worker whose son couldn't keep him- he was my first lizard. I wouldn't recommend to anyone getting a savvie as a first pet, but it's been a rewarding experience. He was raised on a limited diet in a rather barren enclosure, so I've worked to change that. I was lucky he was always a laid back lizard, he never tries to bite even if grumpy (he can sometimes hiss if I wake him up to move him out from under a shelf, since I let him roam the room too). He has a pretty aggressive feeding response so I use tongs and wash my hands, and he has never mistaken me for food. He is so interesting and intelligent.

[@peteyweenz845]

yet another Fantastic video

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you very much! :)

[@peteyweenz845]

@@projectpet7828 no problem, you deserve it. Have you had any other animals in mind that u may get in the future because I'd love to see some more care vids. keep up the good work. :)

[@projectpet7828]

@@peteyweenz845 Yes, I definitely plan to get new species. I have a huge project that I'm not going to give spoilers for just now but what I can tell is that I will get a couple more animals for sure. If you watch the previous video you will see my plans for the near future and the species I'm planning to keep :) I also plan to release care videos for the species I'm currently keeping so a basic Tegu, Marginated Tortoise and an Advanced Leopard Gecko care videos that you can expect for sure!

[@peteyweenz845]

projectPet Awesome, lookin forward to it, ur a great role model with a lot of good info in ur mind. I hope u hit a million subs sometime soon god knows u deserve it. :)

[@projectpet7828]

@@peteyweenz845 Thanks! Let's try and hope you'll tag along for the journey!

[@RoseAngelWitch]

I’ve ended up with one that’s been neglected fairly badly. He has absolutely no toes on the front now just tiny nubs and I think I can save one on the back

[@MiguelGarcia-kc7vq]

Hope you can save him❤

[@davidthereptilekeeper5220]

You deserve one milion subs

[@projectpet7828]

Thank very much, David! :)

[@myeroku4182]

Love your tanks! New Sub!! My husband and I had a monitor back in the day and were going to have another right now we have adult water dragons and my beardie - hes my baby lol but I miss our monitor its been about 20 years since hes past and cant wait to have another but were moving to Florida in a few years and it will be better to have him there so were waiting :)

[@projectpet7828]

Welcome to the channel!

[@josephcharpentier5219]

Wow that was amazingly informative. Best I have seen so far. I have a question for you if you could answer. I have a baby savannah that I got a month ago and is around 1 1/2 months old. He ate great at first with meal worms and super worms. Then he wouldn’t take anything. I tried wax worms but he wouldn’t touch them. He will eat chicken every few days and maybe a little egg. But I know that’s not great for a baby. I have a large enclosure with all the correct temps and basking spot and uv light. He stays in his hide all the time and I don’t know how to get him out. If I take the hide off of him he gets upset and hisses like crazy. Then won’t eat. Please help.

[@projectpet7828]

Hi! Thank you very much, I'm glad you liked it :) About your baby savannah monitor: First of all if he is in a good shape take food away from him for a week. Let everything clear out from his system and let hunger kick in. It will most likely trigger him to eat. In mornings when he is not fired up by the heat try to take him out gently and give him a warm bath. That will help his digestion too and also help him to be relaxed. I would start with these first, I don't think there is a big problem with your savy. Check the temperatures again tho with keeping in mind that baby reptiles need lower temperatures than adults, if he is hiding way too much maybe the temps are high. About his diet: Try to feed him roaches and crickets, mealworms or superworms are high on citin an low on everything your animal needs for developing. Offer chicken rarely, these animals really need to be kept on insect diet. I'm not lecturing you, I did feed my first savy like you did, we are all learning :) Do the things I mentioned above and if nothing changes in 1-2 weeks let's discuss about it again :) Good luck Joseph!

[@josephcharpentier5219]

projectPet Thank you so much for your extremely informative reply. I will try everything you said. It sets my mind at ease cause I don’t want anything to happen to him cause of my ignorance, so it’s awesome to have someone like you offer me great info. I’ll message back in a couple weeks and let you know how it went. Thank you again

[@projectpet7828]

@@josephcharpentier5219 No worries, Joseph! Don't worry, most likely there is nothing at all, little reptiles like to hide a lot sometimes :) Fingers crossed! ;)

[@josephcharpentier5219]

projectPet thank you again

[@elden9549]

very helpful THANKS

[@sivonparansun]

Hey how did you build those enclosures? My savannah monitor is rapidly outgrowing the one I bought from the store

[@reptilescare8049]

Awesome video great tips I would like to see one about Nile Monitor that will be awesome I drop a like

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it :) About your request I will have something very similar in mind tho :) Ends with "gi" :)

[@darrienlight6124]

I love the look of the female savannah monitor where there snout is shorter idk why I just love the way they look... and since there a little smaller that's nice to know. When it comes to snakes usually it's the other way around, but if I do get a Savannah it'll be a female now, but I'm curious if they're like beardies. I wants saw a video on how a breeder advised to get a male beardie because the females get sick at times and hatches eggs without having a male present. Idk I forgot the facts of the video but he advised people it would be best to get a male I hope that's not the same here. But I already see the expense I was going to build a custom enclosure but im getting a juvenile and right off the bat this video says juvenile needs to be in a smaller enclosure so that's really helpful

[@projectpet7828]

Darren I have a bad news. Savannah females DO lay eggs without a male too so I would advice you to get a male if you don't want to bother with that.

[@KCCY91]

Hi, mine is a baby savannah monitor. Can I still give it a substrate mixture of top soil, reptisand and coco fiber or repti bark?

[@Reptillian8071]

If you're looking for a more natural heat source to use indoors a deep heat projector is a good idea but I do not know if it is powerful enough for a large reptiles like a monitor but depending on your target temperature it can have a range of 40cm but that is in the mid 30 degrees Celsius in the 40s you're looking at more like 20cm range. But I have no experience with monitors but it works well with leopard geckos and has a more natural spectrum of heat. I love your videos and I find them very useful.

[@projectpet7828]

I think heat emitters can be a good solution but certainly you have to apply more than one depending on the size of the monitor however I think using bulbs as heat source is a better solution for monitors. I'm glad you liked the video Josh! Thank you! :)

[@justinb8940]

EXCELLENT!!!

[@shreyaselamanchili9988]

Cool video where did you get your enclosure

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you! :) I ordered the cage from a company that makes them custom. All the background work plus the hides I do myself :)

[@nolimrae]

projectPet a video on the hides would be very helpful (: .

[@projectpet7828]

@@nolimrae There is one :)

[@barasou1993]

Awesome video! Can you tell me the avarage growht rate of a Savannah monitor?

[@Coco-bd4gm]

Great video my friend.

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you! :)

[@erikhorvath9633]

Magyar vagy papa,levágtuk egyből :P

[@projectpet7828]

Nem tagadom :P

[@ironmike1992]

very nice caresheet👍🏻

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you very much ironmike1992!

[@borninussr1189]

Hello! Thx for video! There's a question about monitor's feet! Did you ever fece the problem with moult process on the feet? When previous layers are stay on the fingers, and how do you prevent this problem?

[@projectpet7828]

Hi! Thank you, I'm happy you liked it :) The answer to your question is simple. Proper humidity. If the humidity level is optimal, your monitor won't have any issue like that, layers of old skin will simple pop off even from the fingers when the next develops under it. If you see your savy with old. dried skink which should be coming off but for some reason does not just soak the animal every day, 30 minutes per day in warm water until it softens, then you can take it off gently. Hope this answer could help :)

[@borninussr1189]

@@projectpet7828 will try!)

[@vvexotic]

Please, make a basic care video black and white tegu 🙏.

[@projectpet7828]

Funny you ask for it because that is the one I'm working on right now :)

[@vvexotic]

@@projectpet7828 thank you 😃☺️

[@aaroncarter2995]

Savmon.org. also the temp throughout the vivarium should be an average on 32 degress minium any lower and they struggle to maintain an active body temperature

[@projectpet7828]

Indeed

[@ronaldachmadi4029]

Can we keep it for outdoor? Back yard?

[@mihalyczibi6093]

CAN i give they at young age very small baby mice once a week?

[@susanmartin3762]

I think I'm going to need therapy. I did not expect that hemipenis pop out like that I'm leaving right now to my therapist. I will never be able to unsee that🙈😳

[@NathansWildLife]

How many degrees Fahrenheit? Do you incubate a male and female

[@weldonaccely6441]

What size is the tank at 2:48 and where can I get it

[@Pipes61874]

Where do you get your inclosure from love them

[@projectpet7828]

The cages are from a company that custom makes them, the backgrounds, fake rocks/hides I do myself.

[@matthewc1965]

Good video my guy. Where do order those aquarium your monitor are in

[@projectpet7828]

Thanks Matthew! The terrariums are custom made by a company nearby, the rest (background, furnishing) I do myself.

[@K_vdh]

Thanks for the nice video! Did you get the eggs to hatch?

[@projectpet7828]

You are welcome! The eggs I showed in the video were all infertile. Now I'm trying to get my pair mate again so let's hope the next clutch of eggs will be good :)

[@Sr_comrade]

Where did you get the cave

[@ronaldachmadi4029]

Need your advice, my savmon 40 cm accidentally eat coco fiber / coco husk , now he lost appetite, and no vet in my town, what should i do? Thank u

[@projectpet7828]

Hi there! If he lost his appetite all of a sudden he might be impacted but I can't say how bad it is. If it happened not long ago you could try to offer fish/oily content which might helps everything to go through his system. Also soak him in warm water 2-3x a day but DO NOT WAIT much before you take him to a vet if this lasts long. If your animal starts to become lethargic its getting late with it already so keep an eye on him!

[@ronaldachmadi4029]

Thanks

[@andrewlim583]

Hey bro. For the sand, can i use the sand (with no smell) that people usualy use for cat?

[@projectpet7828]

Yo lad! Well zoomed has a stuff like that its called Reptifresh but I wouldn't go with that. If you make a good bioactive mixture there won't be any smell I promise.

[@andrewlim583]

@@projectpet7828 what kind of sand you reccomend? Silica sand, black sand or ordinary sands for building house?

[@projectpet7828]

@@andrewlim583 I use extra clean playground sand.

[@kalesecheatwood1335]

i have a baby one. he hates being touched and handled. i’m worried as he gets bigger that i won’t be able to handle him. how can i get him used to me?

[@projectpet7828]

My advice to you is to don't push yourself on your savy. Let it get used to you slowly. Have short handling sessions often over longer ones.

[@prestonem2054]

Can you make a tutorial on how you made the artificial cave?

[@projectpet7828]

Man you won't believe what is my next video :D

[@czeiner4608]

Szia 2 napja hoztam el a kis varánusszom és hogy azt szeretném kérdezi hogy mien jo vadászok ne agogyak el kapja majd a tücsköket sáskákat meg hogy mien gyakran iszik inni fog mert meg nem láttam.Valaszt köszönöm:)

[@projectpet7828]

Szia! Nem kell aggódni, ezek az állatok a természetben főképp rovarokkal táplálkoznak, simán el fogja kapni amit adsz :) Legyen előtte mindig tiszta víz, majd iszik amikor akar, ne aggódj. Én az enyémet 3-5 naponta egyszer tuti látom inni.

[@Kyle-zo1hp]

What size is your enclosure ? Please & Thank You !

[@projectpet7828]

The top one is 210x80x40 the bottom is 200x70x60:)

[@slayerdemordekai6680]

what is larger female or males???

[@milesblanch824]

Does anyone know of any places that sell these amazing creatures really wanna get one

[@projectpet7828]

Where do you live?

[@markolinger2430]

I need help can't tell if mine's male or female

[@chhenghyheng]

How often do you clean the enclosure?

[@projectpet7828]

I spot clean it every time I see poop. Like that I have to clean it completely in every 3rd month.

[@sherrymarie7049]

That's a cute dinosaur

[@projectpet7828]

Indeed they are! :)

[@patriciathibodeaux9250]

what's a good type of sand to mix in?

[@projectpet7828]

If you want to go fancy you could go with Exo Terra Desert Sand. I love the red one but it's pretty expensive. I usually go with simple playground sand. Just watch so it's clean and does not contain small pebbles, the ackies like to ingest those from time to time which can cause digestion problems.

[@jacoblutz3524]

Where can I get the enclosure

[@projectpet7828]

They are custom made.

[@martinortenblad5740]

Wich way is best way to start interacting with a Savannah monitor?

[@projectpet7828]

First I would say spend as much time as possible in front of the enclosure. When I buy a new animal I setup the enclosure next to the table I spend the most time at. After a while open the enclosure's door and put your hand in it. Don't try to grab the animal, wait until it comes to you. Baby savy-s are really inquisitive creatures, they are without fear usually and will come to you. Patience is key, if you don't push yourself on it and let it come to you getting "'friends" won't be a problem.

[@martinortenblad5740]

@@projectpet7828 thanks, I really appreciate the answer.

[@matyhauser7938]

Any informations about Varanus bengalensis ( bengal monitor )??

[@projectpet7828]

I'm not planning to release a video about it in the near future Maty :( I'm sorry!

[@matyhauser7938]

@@projectpet7828 It is OK . And hello from Czech Republic.

[@projectpet7828]

@@matyhauser7938 Hi mate! :)

[@chhenghyheng]

What wattage bulbs do you use?

[@projectpet7828]

I'm using 2x 75W in spring - summer, and 3x 75 W in autumn and winter.

[@rizaldyelghaza9031]

if i have baby savannah monitor how much cricets can eat in 1 day

[@projectpet7828]

For a baby you can offer as much as he/she accepts. If you feel that your savy's appetite is gone just leave it for a day then you can offer food again. If you feed your reptile crickets/roaches/locusts you don't have to worry about it going obese fast especially when we are talking about a baby which needs a lot of supplements.

[@MrTutaj]

Really so small terrarium for that size of animal? They need space, they love to dig.

[@brettblake4468]

Do you use normal soil? And I need a hide like you have😩

[@projectpet7828]

Yea I use top soul. The hides I created myself, you can watch the video of it ;)

[@brettblake4468]

projectPet thank you so much, I will definitely give it a watch 👍🏻

[@projectpet7828]

@@brettblake4468 Cheers! :)

[@brettblake4468]

projectPet just a quick one bud, what sand are you using?

[@projectpet7828]

@@brettblake4468 Yo lad! I'm using fine kindergarten sand. That is usually pristine quality since it goes for children.

[@curtism-w6b]

I'd have a tegu or savannah, but I like my fingers too much 😔

[@nunyabusiness9547]

if u want one i would recommend a tegu because there is a lot more captive bred tegus. I would also recommend geting an argentine tegu to be more specific.If u want a small one I would get a blue tegu, if you want a large one get a paraguayan or chacoan tegu and an argentine tegu for an average size tegu.tegus require less time than savanna monitors to tame but if you get a savannah get one that is captive bred only get a wild caught for breeding purposes.

[@teodorsmatvejevs3457]

Nice video, 1:57 fking scared me.

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you! :) Yea its really "something" to see :D

[@OnepieceFan553]

Is no one going to talk about how we just saw a monitors dangly thing 😂

[@jdandkikisExotics]

Whats the best place to but a sav

[@projectpet7828]

What do you mean exactly?

[@jdandkikisExotics]

projectPet what website has the healthiest Savannah monitor babies

[@projectpet7828]

@@jdandkikisExotics It's hard to tell. Most of them sell wild caught ones which is a high risk by default. This species is really hard to breed so finding a CBB animal for yourself is a hard task. Maybe you could start with NERD, that would be my best bet.

[@yz450fmonsta8]

they dont need uv?

[@projectpet7828]

The books says they don't but in my opinion you should provide UV for them.

[@uncannycanislupuslovlygzk7230]

I have been a savannah monitor keeper since I was very young, your presentation was said very nicely, however I do not agree with all the information you have in it. If you want your Savannah monitors to live more than 15 years you should have them on mostly bugs and not so much chicken and rats, these animals were not made for fatty diets like that! Savannah monitors are insectivores and eat wild African bugs such as hissing roaches, dubia roaches, crickets, mealworms and other kinds of bugs that are naturally found in Africa. You may add a small mouse such as a pinky every month or two. Do not feed your savannah monitor random kinds of meat from the grocery store though, such as raw chicken, beef, turkey, ect, as Savannah monitors can develop fatty liver disease fairly quickly, this can shorten their lifespan immensely and you won't have as much time with a healthy lizard as you may like. Other than that I really appreciate how the rest of your information on these reptiles was presented. And I think that your cage setups are well done.

[@VsyncoWildLife]

We'll said, I agree with you also about feeding raw meats & rats to your savannah monitor it's not a good diet but overall I love the video!!

[@starkieable]

Can these lizards become egg bound?

[@projectpet7828]

Yes they can be and since they lay eggs even without mating (obviously those eggs will be infertile) you have to be ready to provide a place where they can lay their eggs.

[@robertvencken2401]

the bedding is not deep enough they need to be able to make holes in the ground

[@projectpet7828]

It is not, that is why I made that artificial cave which I fill with bedding frequently. Even if you pile your bedding to 50 cm which is A LOT of substrate that is not really enough.

[@jonathanronaldo2.0.1.0]

I to have varanus exantimaticus

[@Slime-sn1ly]

And also u said that the savannah monitors don’t move around much??? There a scavenger species meaning they move around all the time looking for food

[@projectpet7828]

They might do it in the wild where the possibility to get food is not frequent or stable but all I can say is what they do in their enclosure or when I let them out. Usually they spend their time under the basking area or hide somewhere. When I introduced the room to them they moved around quite a lot but a few weeks later when the environment got to be familiar to them both savy found their place to chill and spend most of the time there. I give my monitors food frequently so probably the drive to move around is not that high.

[@Slime-sn1ly]

projectPet savannah monitors are exposed to so many diseases such as bone diseases and obesity. If the animal is given room to explore it will but when a animal isn’t given a good housing space then it will sit in one spot. But there can also be other reasons such as lack in humidity that your animal doesn’t move or heating issues.

[@projectpet7828]

@@Slime-sn1ly I perfectly agree with you on this one, I believe my room has the humidity and temperature requirements for a Savannah monitor and they still are pretty chilled when fed. When they are about to get fed that is a completely different story. Those times they are just as you described.

[@projectpet7828]

Also I never had any MBD in my collection and 90% of the animals are raised by myself. My savies are like rockets when it comes to catching locusts, they are not obese either.

[@GoldFish-dl4tt]

Every thing is good but the basking spot should be much hoter 50-60c

[@projectpet7828]

I tried that high and they didn't seem to enjoy it, they always were on the perimeter when it was that hot. That hot only my Ackie monitors like but that is only my personal experience I'm not saying it MUST be this or that.

[@zacscannell7635]

That’s not true believe it or not even if you’re enclosure is inside the temperature still depends on where you live for instance some one that lives in southern areas should not need to make the basking area so hot and and northern should make it a lot more hotter it also depends on what temp your house is kept I recommend shutting the vents inside the room if the A/C is on

[@nolimrae]

what’s your thoughts on feeding them earth worms ?

[@projectpet7828]

It's OK if you can be sure that the worms are parasite free. Also you have to to offer earth worms in moderation or with mixing with high fiber food because it can cause diarrhea in large quantity.

[@kissamissa2317]

Are you selling them

[@projectpet7828]

Right now I don't have any unfortunately.

[@lashamdivani6157]

Your sound quality is perfect 👌 so is your Chanel sub from me

[@crazyrazkull7981]

You’re actually able to get them to breed

[@projectpet7828]

They were yea.

[@michaelhband]

👍👍👍❤❤❤🐉🐉🐉

[@patrikoberstar158]

You are very underrated In this community, and very unsubscribed.

[@projectpet7828]

Thank you very much! Let's hope it will change in the future! :)

[@ornatusvaranid]

Very poor advise on captive care, you are mistaken in many aspects. I would be very happy to discuss this further because there are many new keepers (beginners) who will think the information you offer is reliable.