Rodent feeding lizard

[Simplex]

To start... I am doing intial research.
I googled and searched the forum. But any mention of rodent took me to snakes.

I am interested in getting a lizard at some point in the future. I would like a larger one. And one that eats rodents as a primary diet.

Reasons for this are that I already breed asfs for my bps and have easy access to feed. I want to be able to provide the best possible care.

I plan on getting a monitor of some kind at some point but not yet.

With that in mind. Im not looking for an idiot proof starter lizard. Id like something that offers a bit of a challenge.

Frankly im not even sure if there are rodent only lizards out there. Making an assumption on the matter.

Google takes me to various forums with ppl mentioning monitors eating rats amd mice only.. Which i know is untrue. I trust the knowledge base on here and would like some suggestions.

[deto360]

ive never heard of this type of lizard but i would got wit a monitor or tegu i meant rodent isnt there primary but atleast u can feed them a partial rodent diet a few times a week

[Simplex]

Yeh i wasnt sure if they even exsisted. I figured i might get a monitor as closest to my wants.. Not sure if im ready for one yet

[deto360]

i want a sav monitor but the day i bring one home ill be looking for a new home for my self me and the sav so i got a beardie as my "big" pet lizard

[el8ch]

If I were you I would go with something like an Asian Water Monitor (depending on what care level you want). A friend of mine has one and he is on a diet of various insects, rodents and ground turkey. Eats like a champ and you never have to worry about wasting a rat if one of your snakes decides not to tkae a meal. =)

[Simplex]

Yeh thats true. I know its a ways in the future. Hoping to find the perfect niche lizard. But a monitor is on my mind.

[el8ch]

I hear yah. Monitors and Tegus need huge enclosures so that has been a main reason I have not got one. It would take too much space out of my snake room...

[Simplex]

Yeh i have a spot i could build one. Not an issue. Just not ready to care for it.. And ive seen too many ppl get absolutly berated over monitors thus i keep reiterating im not ready hahaha.

[deto360]

I hear yah. Monitors and Tegus need huge enclosures so that has been a main reason I have not got one. It would take too much space out of my snake room...

ii got plenty of room but i got a gf that hates anything thats not a fish dog or cat

[jbean7916]

I have a nile monitor that we feed primarily rodents. We also feed ground turkey, beef and deer; roaches, beef liver and other raw meats. He is moody, temperamental, and a general pain in the rear. I wouldn't have him any other way though.

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