A species of lizard native to the savannas or grasslands of southern and eastern Africa, the savannah monitor (Varanus exanthematicus) is characterized by its medium-sized, stout body with short limbs that are intended for digging. Its coloration ranges from gray to tan. It also has large scales placed especially around its head and neck, a strong jaw, and a set of blunt teeth adapted to prey on that of snails, beetles, etc. When hunting for this hard-shelled prey in the wild, the savannah monitor acts as a scavenger searching over great distances to feed.
The Savannah Monitor has an overall length between 4’-5’ (122-152 cm), body width of 6.14”-7.48” (15.6-19 cm), body height of 6.73”-8.3” (17.1-21.1 cm), and weight between 11-13.2 lb (5-6 kg). The typical lifespan of the Savannah Monitor is between 8-20 years.
A species of lizard native to the savannas or grasslands of southern and eastern Africa, the savannah monitor (Varanus exanthematicus) is characterized by its medium-sized, stout body with short limbs that are intended for digging. Its coloration ranges from gray to tan. It also has large scales placed especially around its head and neck, a strong jaw, and a set of blunt teeth adapted to prey on that of snails, beetles, etc. When hunting for this hard-shelled prey in the wild, the savannah monitor acts as a scavenger searching over great distances to feed.
The Savannah Monitor has an overall length between 4’-5’ (122-152 cm), body width of 6.14”-7.48” (15.6-19 cm), body height of 6.73”-8.3” (17.1-21.1 cm), and weight between 11-13.2 lb (5-6 kg). The typical lifespan of the Savannah Monitor is between 8-20 years.
