Savannah Monitor
Monitor Lizards

Savannah Monitor

Varanus exanthematicus

Habitat

Savannas and rocky steppes

Range

Sub-Saharan Africa

Adult Size

2.5-4 ft (0.8-1.2 m)

Diet

Insects, rodents, eggs

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Conservation status:Least Concern

Seasonal Feeding Schedule

Feeding guidance aligned to the species' native seasons โ€” origin: Northern Hemisphere.

Months shown for the Northern Hemisphere โ€” matches native range.

Spring
Mar โ€“ May

Feed rodents and insects every 3-4 days

Summer
Jun โ€“ Aug

Peak season; feed every 2-3 days

Autumn
Sep โ€“ Nov

Reduce to every 5-7 days

Winter
Dec โ€“ Feb

Reduce to every 7 days or brumate