Monitors/Large Lizards

Monitor lizards are large lizards in the genus Varanus. They are native to Africa, Asia, and Oceania, and one species is also found in the Americas as an invasive species. About 80 species are recognized. Monitor lizards have long necks, powerful tails and claws, and well-developed limbs.

Black And White Argentine Tegu


Care:

60-80% humidity

80-90 Degrees

Temperament:

Docile if tamed, otherwise aggressive

Diet:

Omnivore

Lifespan:

15-20 Years

Max Size:

3-5 Feet

Savannah Monitor


Care:

40-50% humidity

90 degree 110 degree Basking

Temperament:

Docile if tamed, otherwise aggressive

Diet:

insects, birds, rodents, other lizards and eggs.

Lifespan:

15-20 Years

Max Size:

2.5-4 Feet

Iguana


Care:

65-80% humidity

75 degree 100 degree Basking

Temperament:

Docile if tamed, otherwise aggressive and skittish

Diet:

Herbivore

Lifespan:

12-15 Years

Max Size:

6.6 Feet

Bearded Dragon


Care:

20-40% humidity

80 degree 100 degree Basking

Temperament:

Docile

Diet:

Omnivore

Lifespan:

10-15 Years

Max Size:

16-24 Inches

Water Dragon


Care:

80% humidity

85 degree 100 degree Basking

Temperament:

Docile, Skittish

Diet:

Insectivore

Lifespan:

10-15 Years

Max Size:

2-3 Feet

Cuban Knight Anole


Care:

70-80% humidity

80 degree 95 degree Basking

Temperament:

Aggressive, Skittish, Can be tamed down

Diet:

Insectivore

Lifespan:

10-15 Years

Max Size:

17 Inches