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Anonymous
Hi. Herpetology student specializing in the breeding and husbandry of Varanid lizards here.
I got my start with Savannahs a while back. And just so you know, if this is your first monitor, then you, sir, are a fucking moron.
Keep in mind that a HEALTHY Savannah is going to be mean as hell for the most part. No monitor, if in good condition, is ever going to be "tame". Once he/she hits the two-foot mark, or thereabouts, that little lizard that's happy sitting on your shoulder now is NOT going to be very happy with you fucking around with it.
Beyond that, make sure he has room. Lots of it. I keep a single male Sav in a 180 gallon modified livestock trough with about a foot and a half of good topsoil on the bottom for digging. Good sized water pan, big enough for him to soak in if he wants, though he usually just goes up to it, drinks, and moves on. Soaking usually means your Savannah is in need of hydration. I spray ALL my reptiles down daily with a good misting of lukewarm water. My monitors will usually lap water off the sides of the cage, the furniture, etc., even if they do have a water pan.
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