Quick Little Update on Adopted Savannah Monitor. Also Questions on Building

Originally Posted by BarelyBreathing

How much time is his spending in his water?

A day? About 15mins collectively

Okay, you had me worried for a bit.

Originally Posted by BarelyBreathing

Okay, you had me worried for a bit.

lol I know where you a heading and I assure you he is not too hot. He is either drinking, gettin his scuba on, or going to the restroom

I'm not worried about it being "too hot". I'm worried about it being not humid enough.

Originally Posted by BarelyBreathing

I'm not worried about it being "too hot". I'm worried about it being not humid enough.

oh, valid concern

Just wanted to comment on the growth. I see no reason with proper conditions why this monitor can't achieve full length. While 17 inches at a year old could be considered small that still shows steady growth of a bit under an inch a month. I predict growth rate will increase over the next few months. Three to four feet should be realistic.

Originally Posted by corderral

I have plans but I am also open to suggestions. I buy dubia roaches but the current pet store that sells them is out at the moment. If I can buy either grasshoppers or locust I would be set

Hi again, would you consider making the enclosure in two parts?
The base would be a plastic or metal trough @ 6L x 3W x 2H (feet), filled with substrate, then build a wooden top with the sliding glass front to fit on top @ approx 6.5L x 3.5W x 2H (ft). That way, it would be relatively easy to construct the top outdoors, and still get it inside.

Originally Posted by Rakoladycz

Just wanted to comment on the growth. I see no reason with proper conditions why this monitor can't achieve full length. While 17 inches at a year old could be considered small that still shows steady growth of a bit under an inch a month. I predict growth rate will increase over the next few months. Three to four feet should be realistic.

I'm very relieved to here that. it was one of my biggest concerns. He has been growing tho. He is currently shedding

to seal your plywood I would follow the "drylockt" suggestion, but would also wrap the "soil holding section" in 20ml rubber shower pan material. Your plywood is going to be in constant contact with wet, warm soil. You need to protect it the best you can. Even pressure treated wood rots in the right circumstances- I would definately wrap the bottom.

Originally Posted by murrindindi

Hi again, would you consider making the enclosure in two parts?
The base would be a plastic or metal trough @ 6L x 3W x 2H (feet), filled with substrate, then build a wooden top with the sliding glass front to fit on top @ approx 6.5L x 3.5W x 2H (ft). That way, it would be relatively easy to construct the top outdoors, and still get it inside.

how much do these troughs usually cost. I would actually use that if i can find one out here