Green Anole vs Savannah Monitor
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Green Anole | Savannah Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Adult size | 5-8 inches | 3-4 feet |
| Lifespan | 4-8 years | 10-15 years |
| Min enclosure | 20 gallon long / 30x12x12 in | 6x3x3 ft (180x90x90 cm) for adult |
| Basking temp | 85-90F | 120-140°F |
| Humidity | 60-70% | 40-60% |
| UVB | Yes - T5 HO 5.0 / Ferguson zone 2 | Yes - T5 HO 10.0/12% UVB, Ferguson zone 4 |
| Diet | Insectivorous: small insects like crickets, fruit flies, mealworms; dust with calcium and multivitamins. Feed young daily, adults 3-4 times per week. | Insects (crickets, roaches, earthworms, superworms) and occasional pinky mice; juveniles daily, adults every 2-3 days. |