Too big???

[Melody]

What size enclosure would be considered too big for a baby water monitor???

[got_ballz]

Hatchlings can start out in a 20-gallon enclosure for the first couple months of their lives. As he or she grows, so should the cage sizes. As an adult, a water monitor will need a minimum of 9 feet by 4 feet of space. If you can, give them half of a typical bedroom. Space is extremely important to provide because cramped enclosures are stressful, unhealthy, and dangerous for a large monitor.

When designing or looking to purchase an enclosure for your monitor, remember that they are large, powerful creatures. It is important that you invest in an extremely secure enclosure so you do not have to deal with an escapee

[Melody]

I understand size requirements for them as the they get older. I only ask because I got an absolutely killer deal on a very large enclosure(though of course I know eventually he will still need a bigger when he gets older), and I figured since they grow at such a fast rate I would get it instead of constantly having to upgrade in a very small amount of time. The thing is, he looks so darn tiny in such a big space and I don't want to overwhelm him, though does really seem to appreciate all the space. Should I still take him out and wait until hes bigger or should I leave him alone and let him grow in there?

[TheSnakeGuy]

www.cagesbydesign.com has some of the biggest, prettiest, and priciest cages I've ever seen. Start saving now. I think I'll get a Burmese python enclosure from them someday.

[Darkbird]

He will be fine in the large enclosure and will likey use every inch. It's not like they stay in one tiny spot in the wild.

[BigJayPiercer]

In my experience with Monitors(albeit limited) they tend to thrive in Large enclosures regardless of their age and size.

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