TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Chapter One: Biological Information 3
- Taxonomy, Origin and Distribution 4
- Size, Life Span, and Physical Appearance 5
- Quick Facts 6
- Chapter Two: Savannah Monitors as Pets 9
- Behavioral Characteristics and Interaction 10
- Keeping a Monitor Lizard 12
- Pros and Cons of Savannah Monitors 14
- Monitor Lizard Licensing 16
- Conservation Connection 17
- Cost of Owning a Savannah Monitor Lizard 18
- Chapter Three: How to Acquire Savannah Monitor Lizards 23
- Where to Purchase a Savannah Monitor 24
- How to Spot a Reputable Monitor Lizard Breeder 26
- Characteristics of a Healthy Breed 28
- List of Breeders and Rescue Websites 29
- First Choice Reptiles 30
- Chapter Four: Setting Up a Habitat for Your Savannah Monitor Lizard 33
- Cage Considerations for Savannah Monitor Lizards 34
- Types of Hiding Spots and Where to Place Them inside the Cage 38
- Lighting and Heating Equipment 40
- Types of Lighting/Heating Equipment 41
- Chapter Five: Diet for Your Savannah Monitor Lizard 45
- Nutrition in the Wild vs. In Captivity 46
- How Monitor Lizards Eat in the Wild 47
- Diet for Your Savannah Monitor Lizard 49
- Feeding Amount and Frequency 50
- How to Dust Your Lizard’s Food 51
- Chapter Six: Husbandry for Savannah Monitor Lizards 53
- Cage Temperatures and Humidity 54
- Light and Heating Cycles 55
- Habitat Maintenance Tips 55
- Chapter Seven: Handling Your Pet Monitor Lizard 59
- Handling and the Hygiene of Your Pet 60
- Grooming Your Pet 63
- Monitor Lizard Shedding 64
- Chapter Eight: Breeding Your Savannah Monitor Lizard 67
- Sexual Dimorphism 68
- How to Set Up the Right Breeding Conditions 68
- How to Breed Savannah Monitor Lizards 69
- Egg Removal, Incubation and Hatching of Eggs 71
- Raising Savannah Monitor Lizards 73
- Life Cycle of a Monitor Lizard 74
- Chapter Nine: Common Diseases and Treatments 75
- Minor Illness 76
- Intestinal Parasites 76
- Major Illnesses 79
- Fatty Liver Disease 79
- Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) 81
- Bacterial Pneumonia 82
- Chapter Ten: Care Sheet and Summary 85
- Setting Up a Habitat for Savannah Monitors: 91
- Diet for Savannah Monitors 93
- Husbandry for Savannah Monitor Lizards 95
- Handling and Hygiene 96
- Index 103
- Photo Credits 109
- References 111
