No matter how gentle, or kind my demeanor.I was constantly bitten, hissed at, and pottied on. I pet-sitted a juvenile for 3 months while a friend traveled for college. They are extremely difficult to tame down, and are very aggressive as juveniles and adults. Proper husbandry for them is always questionable resulting in them having shorter life spans. While they may intelligent, they make horrible pets. I'd highly recommend taking the Savannah Monitor off this list. I'm quite surprised you forgot☹️ and they are like friendly easier chameleons in the monitor form. What about green tree monitors!!!!! Apparently they can become very friendly and can form bonds. they do not make good pets bit me had to go to hospital Animals exhibiting signs and symptoms of distress should be seen by a veterinarian immediately. It is not meant to substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, or formal and individualized advice from a veterinary medical professional. This article is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge. If you have the knowledge, space, money, and time, you likely won't regret bringing one of these amazing animals into your life. The phrase "puppy dog tame" is understandable (though not very smart) since many monitors seem to seek out human affection and attention.ĭo your homework before purchasing a monitor species. The ability to work with such an inquisitive, intelligent, and personable reptile is an amazing experience that many do not regret. They are by far much more intelligent than any other reptile and even some mammals.
Monitors are a very special niche of lizard species. Though they are a common monitor in the pet trade, they should be treated with respect just like any other monitor. Care for Savs is very similar to any type of monitor care. The majority of Savannah Monitors who are cared for properly, and treated kindly, become quite friendly. Whitethroat Monitors & Peachthroat Monitors.Blackthroat Monitors ( Ionides Monitors).You can never be too prepared! Top 5 Types of Monitor Lizards Do as much research as you can from different sources, join forums, and ask questions. It would be even better if you could work with monitor species before purchasing your own. It is recommended that you have a few years of experience with reptiles, especially large lizards. They are not for anyone who is just looking for a big lizard to impress people. They are wild animals, and though they can become trusting and docile, they have the ability to cause severe injuries. This article is a quick guideline on which monitor species are best suited for captive life and make the best "pets." No monitor should be considered "puppy-dog tame" or treated as a normal domesticated pet. I hope to pursue a career in herpetology and eventually start my own online reptile business.
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