Panther Chameleon vs Savannah Monitor
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Panther Chameleon | Savannah Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Advanced | Advanced |
| Adult size | 15-20 inches | 3-4 feet |
| Lifespan | 5-8 years | 10-15 years |
| Min enclosure | 48x24x24 inches (screen enclosure recommended) | 6x3x3 ft (180x90x90 cm) for adult |
| Basking temp | 85-95°F | 120-140°F |
| Humidity | 50-70% | 40-60% |
| UVB | Yes - T5 HO 5.0/6% (Ferguson zone 3) | Yes - T5 HO 10.0/12% UVB, Ferguson zone 4 |
| Diet | Insectivorous: gut-loaded crickets, roaches, worms; juveniles daily, adults every other day; dust with calcium+D3 and multivitamin. | Insects (crickets, roaches, earthworms, superworms) and occasional pinky mice; juveniles daily, adults every 2-3 days. |