For more information
on other animals found at Cub Creek Science Camp visit our
animal page.
Savannah Monitor
Savannah monitors are found in the grasslands
of central Africa. They are a shy animal but typically
adjust well in captivity. These lizards are a terrestrial
species and prefer multiple hiding places. Baby savannah
monitors grow quickly and adults can reach 3-4 feet in total
length. With proper care Savannah monitors can live 10-20
years in captivity. In the wild Savannah monitors are
inactive during the harshest times of the year. They remain
inactive and store fat reserves until the raining season
when food is abundant. Breeding season begins with the
start of the rains and up to 40 eggs can be laid. The eggs
hatch when the rains begin the following year. This
information was taken from
www.reptileguru.com
At Cub Creek Science We have
a Savannah Monitor named Natasha. She is housed in the
Habitat part of the Animal
Learning Center along with the Iguana and the Black Throated
Monitor. She is a big lizard and somewhat heavy but
campers that adopt her for the week can sit on the floor and
play with her if they can't pick her up. She loves to
chase and eat the Giant Hissing Cockroaches that we raise
here at Science Camp.
