Re: What would you do?
That cage is very bare.I would 1 mix that dirt with some sand and add more.Mangroves will burrow and it will help them to regulate thine humidity levels.2 add about a foot of leaves in the cage,it will help keep the substrate moist,there for keeping the overall humidity up in the cage.So you wont have to mist as much.Mangroves have a thin skin and are prone to fungal infections if kept to wet,but they need decent amount of humidity so they don't dry out and become dehydrated.And the leaf liter will help you achieve this.3 put a few more logs in there if you can find hollow ones,that would be best.You want to give him the ability to move about the cage without being seen.I know it sucks but in the long run it will be better for you and your monitor.If he can move though being out the cage with out being seen he will be able to see you.He will grow comfortable with his surrounding and will learn you are not a threat and will soon start showing himself more and more.But I will tell you,this is a long process you did not pick the best monitor to work with.
Greg
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