Chinese Water Dragon vs Savannah Monitor
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Chinese Water Dragon | Savannah Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Adult size | 24-36 inches | 3-4 feet |
| Lifespan | 10-15 years | 10-15 years |
| Min enclosure | 75 gallon / 48x24x24 in | 6x3x3 ft (180x90x90 cm) for adult |
| Basking temp | 95-100°F | 120-140°F |
| Humidity | 60-80% | 40-60% |
| UVB | Yes - T5 HO 5.0 or 6% UVB (Ferguson zone 3-4) | Yes - T5 HO 10.0/12% UVB, Ferguson zone 4 |
| Diet | Juveniles: daily insects (crickets, roaches, mealworms) dusted with calcium; adults: every other day same insects plus some leafy greens. | Insects (crickets, roaches, earthworms, superworms) and occasional pinky mice; juveniles daily, adults every 2-3 days. |