Decided to change out the sand in the Ackie cage and get the Sav setup.... so drove just outta town and got some sand, rocks and some sun baked wood pieces.... the sand being natural and local looks really good, dumped into the tank and no dust whatsoever.... unlike play sand and stuff like that you can buy.

So here is the Savannah setup.... Squirt was actually out when I took the pics, so that helps...lol

The piece of wood running along the floor at the back is hollow, nice find and a nice spot for Squirt to hide.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s189/Da-vault/Monitors/100_3443.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s189/Da-vault/Monitors/100_3445.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s189/Da-vault/Monitors/100_3446.jpg

Nice set up bro! Little one looks real happy! :cheers:

thats a lucky little guy. good looking setup!

For as plain jane as they are I'm still gonna get a Savannah one day. I LIKE em. He looks happy in there Scott. :D Nice free be set up :yes:

Out of the small amount of monitors I have had in the past the Savs are by far my favorite! Great set up Sput!

Monitors are great, they are thinkers.... you probably don't wanna know what they are thinking of you, but they are a smart animal.... thanks everyone!

Sweet setup and very nice looking monitor.

Dan

Looks really nice Scott! How well does that local sand hold humidity?

Looks like Squirt is surveying the new digs!
Great looking set up, Scott.

Looks cool Sputter, nice natural looking setup. :yes:

Looks really nice Scott! How well does that local sand hold humidity?

There is very little humidity where we live....

Here is a pic of the area I got it from.....

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s189/Da-vault/Field%20Trips/3.jpg

you probably don't wanna know what they are thinking of you

If ya treat them with respect they'll forgive the fact you're human. :yes:

Or if they're a croc monitor they'll just remove a limb next time you get too close :lmao:

If ya treat them with respect they'll forgive the fact you're human. :yes:

Probably forgive me every time I feed em something good.... :lol:



Or if they're a croc monitor they'll just remove a limb next time you get too close :lmao:

Well this guy won't be taking limbs off anytime soon.... :lmao:

There is very little humidity where we live....



Interesting I always thought they needed soil with a bit of moisture, but he definitely seems to be doing alright!

Interesting I always thought they needed soil with a bit of moisture, but he definitely seems to be doing alright!

The room itself sits at 55% humidity.... if it gets wet, the soil/sand binds together rather well.

The room itself sits at 55% humidity.... if it gets wet, the soil/sand binds together rather well.

OK cool. Thanks for the info.

The room itself sits at 55% humidity.... if it gets wet, the soil/sand binds together rather well.

Actually savannahs are from pretty dry areas in the wild, there are wet and dry seasons though. I know the humidity will be a benefit during sheds and often wondered how much hassle it would be just to build a humid hide for that reason specifically. :dunno:

Actually savannahs are from pretty dry areas in the wild, there are wet and dry seasons though. I know the humidity will be a benefit during sheds and often wondered how much hassle it would be just to build a humid hide for that reason specifically. :dunno:

We do a dry and wet season in the room, meaning I don't replace the filters for the humidifiers to get the dry season for the ball pythons and then when it's time to do the wet season, we just replace the filters.... and up goes the humidity.... dry season for the room is about 20% and then wet at 55%....

It seems a fair balance for most things....

We do a dry and wet season in the room, meaning I don't replace the filters for the humidifiers to get the dry season for the ball pythons and then when it's time to do the wet season, we just replace the filters.... and up goes the humidity.... dry season for the room is about 20% and then wet at 55%....

It seems a fair balance for most things....

I like that. Excellent idea actually :yes:

Squirt looks good

I didn't know you were hiding a sav over there, very cool!

We just got it..could say was my Moms day gift from Scott

We just got it..could say was my Moms day gift from Scott

Happy Mothers Day then Liz :D

Happy Mothers Day then Liz :D

TY Quig

That's a great gift! The gift that just keeps on pooping, lol!

That's a great gift! The gift that just keeps on pooping, lol!

Yeah, but at least it isn't taking off limbs.... :cheers:

Scott,
Firstly, AWESOME monitor and set up...

You should add some soil to the mix... A 50/50 ratio would be perfect... During the dry season, they dig to or find areas that retain a fair amount of humidity... Not sure where you are but if you can find fallen oak leaves, you can put a layer on top of the sand/soil mix... This eventually makes a compost and promotes healthy bacteria that help to break down fecal matter...

Here is a short article I wrote... This is how we have all of our monitors set up... Even the ones fro very arrid areas... We have been doing it this way for a very long time... We have had nothing but great success with this method... Enjoy the read...

http://www.geckotime.com/bio-active-reptile-substrate/

Also, if you look at the blue tree monitor vid I posted, you can see the substrate in action...

Scott,
You should add some soil to the mix... A 50/50 ratio would be perfect... During the dry season, they dig to or find areas that retain a fair amount of humidity... Not sure where you are but if you can find fallen oak leaves, you can put a layer on top of the sand/soil mix...

Here is a short article I wrote... This is how we have all of our monitors set up... We have been doing it this way for a very long time... We have had nothing but great success with this method... Enjoy the read...

http://www.geckotime.com/bio-active-reptile-substrate/

Also, if you look at the blue tree monitor vid I posted, you can see the substrate in action...


Yeah, I can add stuff.... no problem finding those leaves!

I'll go check out the article.... thanks for the info!

He looks adorable LoL! Great setup!

Interesting I always thought they needed soil with a bit of moisture, but he definitely seems to be doing alright!

That's correct, The Savannah plains is not a desert, it is rich and fertile. ;)

Scott,
Firstly, AWESOME monitor and set up...

You should add some soil to the mix... A 50/50 ratio would be perfect... During the dry season, they dig to or find areas that retain a fair amount of humidity... Not sure where you are but if you can find fallen oak leaves, you can put a layer on top of the sand/soil mix... This eventually makes a compost and promotes healthy bacteria that help to break down fecal matter...

Here is a short article I wrote... This is how we have all of our monitors set up... Even the ones fro very arrid areas... We have been doing it this way for a very long time... We have had nothing but great success with this method... Enjoy the read...

http://www.geckotime.com/bio-active-reptile-substrate/

Also, if you look at the blue tree monitor vid I posted, you can see the substrate in action...

I just now read that... Nice to see a little reality.

Mind if I reference that article??

How about an update Scott

Actually savannahs are from pretty dry areas in the wild, there are wet and dry seasons though. I know the humidity will be a benefit during sheds and often wondered how much hassle it would be just to build a humid hide for that reason specifically. :dunno:

http://www.varanus.us/bok/images/image1.jpg

Savs spend a lot of the dry season underground in burrows.