Bearded Dragon vs Savannah Monitor
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Bearded Dragon | Savannah Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner | Advanced |
| Adult size | 18-24 inches | 3-4 feet |
| Lifespan | 10-15 years | 10-15 years |
| Min enclosure | 40 gallon (36x18x18 inches) | 6x3x3 ft (180x90x90 cm) for adult |
| Basking temp | 95-105°F | 120-140°F |
| Humidity | 30-40% | 40-60% |
| UVB | Yes - T5 HO 10.0 or 12% UVB (Ferguson zone 3-4) | Yes - T5 HO 10.0/12% UVB, Ferguson zone 4 |
| Diet | Juveniles: daily insects (crickets, roaches) and greens; Adults: 80% vegetables (collard, mustard greens, squash) and 20% insects every other day. | Insects (crickets, roaches, earthworms, superworms) and occasional pinky mice; juveniles daily, adults every 2-3 days. |