Varanus – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
Monitor lizard
Varanus
Noun
1. type and sole extant genus of the Varanidae
(synonym) genus Varanus
(hypernym) reptile genus
(member-holonym) Varanidae, family Varanidae
(member-meronym) monitor, monitor lizard, varan
Varanus
(n.)
A genus of very large lizards native of Asia and Africa. It includes the monitors. See Monitor, 3.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
About
Russian Glass Lizard
Varanus Exanthematicus
Traits
The Russian glass lizard (aka: sheltopusiks) is a unique and active large reptile. Adult length is up to 60". Although they may look intimidating, these lizards are gentle pets. It is important to remember to never grasp the Russian glass lizard by its tail. As a defense mechanism, the tail can be released and will not grow back. When handling these reptiles, it is necessary to gently support their front and midsection instead. Children should be taught proper handling procedures by an experienced adult, and should not be allowed to handle a Russian glass lizard without adult supervision. Have the new terrarium completely set up before bringing your new friend home. Additionally, make sure your new family member is allowed enough time to adjust to its new home before any attempt to handle it.
Feeding
Russian glass lizards are considered mainly insectivorous (eat insects). However, it is recommended that premium, low-fat dog food be offered every other day as the bulk of the diet. Insects should make up the remainder of the diet and should be dusted with a vitamin/calcium powder. Suggested insects are: crickets, mealworms, superworms, waxworms, and earthworms. A large, shallow water bowl is necessary to keep these lizards in optimum health. Water should be changed daily.
Housing
Individual Russian glass lizards can be maintained in a 40-75 gallon terrarium. Adults must be housed in a 75 gallon enclosure. A screen lid is essential for proper air exchange. These lizards are best kept singularly. An undertank heater should be placed on the same end of the tank as the basking lamp. Multiple hiding areas are necessary within enclosures. Ideal daytime temperature for these lizards should range between 70 and 80 degrees. Additionally, a basking lamp should be used to maintain a local temperature of 85 to 95 degrees. Night time temperature should remain between 60 and 70 degrees. The humidity for these lizards should be kept at or near 40-65 percent. Most diurnal reptiles (mainly active during the day) require ultraviolet lighting to maintain good health. Ultraviolet lighting is recommended for 12 hours per day. A timer is recommended to maintain a consistent lighting schedule. Misting the habitat once or twice daily will help maintain proper humidity levels. For bedding, 2" to 3" of Repti-Bark is recommended for Russian glass lizard terrariums. Cork bark can be added as low hiding areas. Substrate should be changed regularly to avoid bacterial growth.
Savanna Monitor
Traits
Savannah monitors are beautiful and active large lizards. Therefore, it is important to acclimate this reptile to frequent gentle handling as juveniles to ensure tameness as adults. Children should be taught proper handling procedures by an experienced adult, and should not be allowed to handle a monitor without adult supervision.
Length is up to 48".
Have the new terrarium completely set up before bringing your new friend home. Additionally, make sure your new family member is allowed enough time to adjust to its new home before any attempt to handle it.
Feeding
Savannah monitors are considered insectivorous (eat mainly insects). The recommended diet for these lizards is a mixture of premium, low-fat, canned, cat and dog food. Insects can be used as a supplement to this diet. They should be dusted with a vitamin/calcium powder. Suggested insects are: crickets, mealworms, superworms, waxworms, and earthworms. A large, shallow water bowl is necessary to keep these lizards in optimum health. Water should be changed daily.
Housing
Individual juvenile Savannah monitors can be maintained in a 30-40 gallon terrarium. Adults must be housed in a 75 gallon enclosure or larger. Monitors are best kept singularly. Ideal daytime temperature for these monitors should range between 80 and 85 degrees. Additionally, a basking lamp should be used to maintain a local temperature of 100 to 110 degrees. Night time temperature should remain between 70 and 75 degrees. The humidity for these lizards should be kept at or near 50-75 percent for juveniles and near 50 percent as adults. A screen lid is essential for proper air exchange. An undertank heater should be placed on the same end of the tank as the basking lamp. Multiple hiding areas are necessary within monitor enclosures. Misting the habitat occasionally will help maintain proper humidity levels and allow for these lizards to intake water in a manner to which they are accustomed. All monitors require ultraviolet lighting to maintain good health. Ultraviolet lighting is recommended for 12 hours per day. A timer is recommended to maintain a consistent lighting schedule. For Savannah monitor terrariums, 2" to 3" of Repti-Bark and Bed-A-Beast is recommended. Cork bark can be added as low hiding areas. Substrate should be kept moist (especially important for juvenile monitors) and changed regularly to avoid bacterial growth.
