Blue Tongue Skink vs Savannah Monitor
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Blue Tongue Skink | Savannah Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner | Advanced |
| Adult size | 18-24 inches | 3-4 feet |
| Lifespan | 15-20 years | 10-15 years |
| Min enclosure | 40 gallon / 48x18x18 inches (4x2x2 ft recommended) | 6x3x3 ft (180x90x90 cm) for adult |
| Basking temp | 95-105°F | 120-140°F |
| Humidity | 40-60% (higher for Indonesian species) | 40-60% |
| UVB | Yes - T5 HO 5.0 or 6% UVB (Ferguson zone 2-3) | Yes - T5 HO 10.0/12% UVB, Ferguson zone 4 |
| Diet | Omnivorous: insects (crickets, roaches, worms), dark leafy greens, vegetables, and occasional fruit or snail. Juveniles daily, adults every other day. | Insects (crickets, roaches, earthworms, superworms) and occasional pinky mice; juveniles daily, adults every 2-3 days. |