Mangrove Monitor
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=== Hydration === | === Hydration === | ||
| - | Make available a large enough water container for the lizard to completely submerge, and ideally to be able to swim. | + | Make available a large enough water container for the lizard to completely submerge, and ideally to be able to swim. |
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| + | Mangrove monitors will often defecate in their water and will also tend to spill substrate into the swimming area by burrowing near it as well as frequently entering and exiting the water; for the monitor's health, it is highly suggested to change its water daily. | ||
== Advanced == | == Advanced == | ||
== Conclusion == | == Conclusion == | ||
| - | + | Although beautiful and very active, mangrove monitors are suggested for experienced reptile owners because of its high care and maintenance level, sometimes elaborate diet and risk of injury whilst handling. Space, devotion and time should be readily available by anyone wishing to add a mangrove monitor to their reptile collection. | |
== References == | == References == | ||
