Hi, Please understand, that burrowing is a need based activity. They burrow more in some seasons then others. For instance, they will burrow for winter or the dry season. And they will burrow if its too hot on or above the surface. During wet, they often climb.

To breed them is when burrowing is key and demanding.

So yes, when its cooler out, burrowing is not necessary, so other shelters are used. Of course you can control the conditions so that a monitor does not feel compelled to burrow. But then burrowing is such a good physical activity. Particularly in a confined area. Its much easier to allow digging then any other form of physical activity. Cheers

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