Savannah Monitor

The savannah monitor (Varanus exanthematicus) is a medium-sized species of monitor lizard native to Africa. The species is known as Bosc’s monitor in Europe, since French scientist Louis Bosc first described the species.^[1] It belongs to thesubgenus Polydaedalus, along with the Nile, the ornate and other monitors.

Varanus exanthematicusLocale: Africa
Preferred Temp: 80-90 degrees F
Max Size: 4-5 ft.
Diet: Rodents, Insects