How big do monitors grow to be?

[Kilo]

I have seen a lot of people constantly talking about monitors outgrowing there tanks... (even a 90gl!?!?) How big could these little guys get???

[mr~python]

depends on the species. varanus komodensis can grow to 9 feet while varanus brevicauda are 8-10 inches.

[Kilo]

a nine foot monitor!!! how do you house that! With the guest house out back?

[mr~python]

you cant own komodoensis in the US. they're illegal.

[fish21]

that is like saying how big do dogs get. it is a broad answer. i have a water monitor that will hit 8-9 ft and be about 160 lbs. he will need a cage that is about 15 to 18 ft X7 to 9 ft.

[Shelby]

As said above monitors are a varied group of lizards. The popular ackie (varanus acanthurus) only grows around 2' long and can live in a 3-4' cage.. of course the komodo dragon is not a pet species, but I've seen water monitors that were close to 100 lbs and 7'.