Savannah Monitor vs Veiled Chameleon
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Savannah Monitor | Veiled Chameleon | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Advanced | Advanced |
| Adult size | 3-4 feet | 12-24 inches |
| Lifespan | 10-15 years | 4-8 years |
| Min enclosure | 6x3x3 ft (180x90x90 cm) for adult | 24x24x48 inches (screen enclosure) |
| Basking temp | 120-140°F | 85-95°F |
| Humidity | 40-60% | 50-70% |
| UVB | Yes - T5 HO 10.0/12% UVB, Ferguson zone 4 | Yes - T5 HO 5.0 or 6% UVB (Ferguson zone 3-4) |
| Diet | Insects (crickets, roaches, earthworms, superworms) and occasional pinky mice; juveniles daily, adults every 2-3 days. | Insectivorous: gut-loaded crickets, roaches, etc. dusted with calcium and multivitamin; juveniles daily, adults every other day. |