Savannah monitorji so veliki, aktivni kuščarji, ki zahtevajo prostorno ogrado. Priporočena velikost ohišja za odrasle savanske opazovalce je 8 dolge noge, 4 noge široke, in 4 noge visok. Ohišje mora imeti tudi varen pokrov, ustrezno prezračevanje, ter gradient temperature in vlažnosti.
Najboljše žuželke za varanke, vključujejo dubia ščurke, hornworms, voščenke, superčrvi, mokasti črvi, črički, ličinke črne vojniške muhe, maslenice, in sviloprejke.
Savannah monitors are strict carnivores and should not be fed fruits or vegetables. While their diet in the wild is high in protein and low in carbohydrates, adding fruit to their diet can lead to health problems
The Savannah monitor (Varanus exanthematicus) is a species of lizard native to the savannahs of eastern and southern Africa. V divjini, these monitors are scavengers that cover large distances as they search for small prey items. Learn everything you need to know about caring for Savannah monitors, including enclosure size and design, dietary needs, temperature and humidity requirements, in več.
Feeding your Savannah Monitor a diet high in protein and low in fat is essential for proper nutrition. Vary their diet with gut-loaded insects and provide supplements, such as calcium and vitamin D3. A feeding schedule should be adjusted for age and size, with juvenile monitors requiring more frequent feeding.
Savannah opazovalci lahko jedo jajca. Piščančja in prepeličja jajca, ali surovo, kuhano, z, ali brez školjk, are all safe for Savannah monitors to consume. V divjini, monitor lizards regurarly prey on bird eggs and have also been observed feeding on eggs laid by other lizards and reptiles. Because eggs are a great source of protein and their shells primarily made of calcium, it is better to feed them whole.… Preberi več »Ali lahko varuhi Savannah jedo jajca?
Savanski opazovalci so večinoma žužkojedi (= večinoma jedo žuželke), občasno pa lahko jedo tudi ribe. Pravzaprav, ribe so eden najboljših virov pustih beljakovin, s katerimi lahko nahranite svojega opazovalca Savannah. Pri izbiri najboljše ribe za Savannah monitor, najbolje je, da se odločite za majhne, cele sladkovodne ribe, kot je ostriž, tilapija, som (zmerno) in sončne ribe. Lahko tudi… Preberi več »Ali lahko opazovalci Savannah jedo ribe?
Skrb za kuščarja ni lahek podvig, saj te živali potrebujejo vsakodnevno pozornost in posebne okoljske pogoje, da lahko uspevajo in so srečne. Če imate Savannah varan ali katerega koli velikega kuščarja, poskrbeti morate, da imajo vsakodnevni dostop do hrane, vodo in zabavo, da je njihovo okolje čisto in ima ustrezne vire svetlobe in toplote, in opravljati zdravstvene preglede… Preberi več »Nasveti za nego kuščarja
Varanke, on par with tegus, are amongst the most highly intelligent reptiles out there. If you are keeping a big lizard as a pet, you will be amazed by their inquisitive nature, memory and awareness. As smart creatures, čeprav, they tend to get bored easily and it is important for you as a caregiver to provide enough stimuli to keep them intellectually stimulated. This is called “enrichment”, and can… Preberi več »Big Lizard Enrichment: How to entertain your Monitor Lizard
Monitor lizards are becoming increasingly common as pets and they can make for a great reptile companion under the right circumstances. These creatures are highly intelligent, quite interactive, and can be tamed and even trained. Keeping a monitor lizard is however a huge commitment, both in terms of time and costs, and caring for large, exotic wild animals is definitely not for everyone. Monitor Lizard Pets Many species of monitor… Preberi več »Can you keep a monitor lizard as a pet?