Our Savannah Monitor Chomper having a great day..

[cmz1234]

Next time when you use a piece of wood from the wild I would treat it. There are two methods I would recommend and I've used both, but only one is really necessary. I've done both and my logs have no issues with mold.

You can soak it in bleach for 24 hours, then fresh water for 24 hrs, changing the water every 4-6 hours and then let it air dry for another 24 hours.

If you want you can also bake it at 150F for 2-4 hours. Then air cool for 24 hours, remember the core will be hotter than the exterior of the log.

Also on the DIY cage. Would love to have a monitor in the future.

[infernalis]

Holy! I didn't realize how big that enclosure was until I saw the pic with someone sitting inside it! Beautiful monitor

Two people sitting in it...room for 3 more.

Next time when you use a piece of wood from the wild I would treat it. There are two methods I would recommend and I've used both, but only one is really necessary. I've done both and my logs have no issues with mold.

You can soak it in bleach for 24 hours, then fresh water for 24 hrs, changing the water every 4-6 hours and then let it air dry for another 24 hours.

If you want you can also bake it at 150F for 2-4 hours. Then air cool for 24 hours, remember the core will be hotter than the exterior of the log.

Also on the DIY cage. Would love to have a monitor in the future.

Ever try that with a 60 pound log that is 3 feet long?

[infernalis]

Took these back in October..

As we were preparing to drive back there, Chomp sees himself in the mirror and has to get a closer look.



Once we arrived at the base of the hill (mountain, or whatever you wish to call it) we let him out of the truck... He was drawn to the water, as always.

The boiling springs ensure a fairly regular flow of crystal clear water. (Same water that feeds my habitats)







His sense of smell never ceases to amaze me, he knows just where to look. He will dig, flip rocks, roll logs out of the way, just to get a juicy worm or slug.



Just look at the muscle tone of that beefy front leg, combined with his digging talons for toenails, it may make people think a little. Monitors can get pissed off and lash out at their handlers. Chomper has drawn blood on me more than once.

Now look at the intensity of his focus, there was a lone worm about an inch under that dirt, he dug it up and ate it.



Always looking for snacks...



This guy can dig, he tears up a spot in seconds...



He burned some serious calories. Thing is once he got all wound up, he did not settle down right away when I brought him in.



In this picture, I am doing my best to keep up and photograph, Lack of focus of the ground and the blurry front foot should give the general idea, he was scooting right along at a brisk space.



One of the few times he stopped to investigate the surroundings.



The back drop for this day out.... The moon, No people, a flock of geese and orange trees with a cloudless sky. Couldn't ask for any more.





Before anyone asks, NO I would not have let him eat the snake..

[Exotic Ectotherms]

Awesome pictures and awesome monitor!!! He looks truly spoiled! Thanks for sharing.