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Ok, im still debating over what to get... here are my requirements....

1. Not over 5 ft maximum
2. Probably under $60 for the lizard at an expo, might go higher if needed.
3. OK enclosure size, it will be custom, what about a 4'X5' ground space? might be able to go a little bit bigger.
4. Diet- could it be- Insects(Crickets Roaches), Something like the SDZ diet, pre-prepared diets, vegtables, (NO RODENTS!)
5. Thats about it, o, it needs to be able to be handled.

Thanks! could you also post about lighting, heat and substrate.
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Nic
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I'd start looking at a tegu. Those are some tough req's you have there. Maybe a Ornate Nile, but you don't want to feed rodents. That may be problem. Rodents even frozen thawed serve as a very nutritous meal for all types of Varanus.
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Medium or large monitors eat whole animals after all they are predators. Dwarf monitors (ackies, storrs) can eat dusted crickets, roaches, etc. Tegus eat rodents, meat, insects, fruit, veggies (some).