HOME | SNAKES | LIZARDS | TURTLES | FROGS | PRODUCTS | BOOKS     MONITOR     The monitor lizard is a highly-intelligent, energetic creature that is an exciting joy to keep. Not for the enthusiast who is looking for a pet. Monitor lizards vary in size and weight by their species and require large cages and frequent cage and water cleaning. The monitor lizard is carniverous and enjoys a diet rich in insects and mice. They are avid climbers and excellent swimmers. Larger species can reach up to seven feet in length and can live up to 15 years of age in captivity.     HABITAT AND FEEDING REQUIREMENTS     AVAILABLE VARIETIES: Nile, Savannah, Asian, Argus SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced SET-UP: Depends on Species HEATING DEVICE: Basking Spot Site with Repti-Sun 5.0 or 10.0 Basking Spot Lamp, ReptiSun UV, ReptiTherm UTH DAYTIME TEMP: 85-90 Degrees F HUMIDITY: 50% SUBSTRATE: Repti Bark or Aspen Bedding SUPPLEMENTAL FOODS: Canned Tegu/Monitor Food, Can'O Products COMMENTS: Not for children or beginners. Use an Under-the-Tank                           Heater only as a secondary heat source.     First Coast Reptiles recommends that learn as much as you can about the reptiles you keep by purchasing a good book on the species you are interested in.