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i got me a baby. need to know how big it get. if got pics please post so i know more your less what i'm getting in to.
thank you!!!

from what iv seen it can vary a lot. id say anywhere from 3-5ft
should've asked this before getting the sav :/
they need big enclosures you will probly have to build yourself, and eat TONS.

Are you serious? Did you really buy a lizard without knowing how large he gets??? If so, I hope this isn't a big surprise to you.
You'll need a 7'x3' cage or larger. If he grows into the upper end of his size range (about 5'), you should plan on going considerably larger. A good rule of thumb is to build your cage to at least twice the lizard's length. Another reason the length is important is because you'll need to establish the proper thermal gradient (temperatures are extremely important) and have rooms for a hide in both the hot and cool side of the box, as well as a pan of water large enough for him to soak in (usually a large cat litter pan will do once he's grown).

Why don't you tell us your current set up (temps, diet, cage size and furniture), and we can help you fine tune it?

That's a cute little Sav, btw.

3-4' is average with most staying closer to 3'.My 34" female "Chubby".

i got my sav in a 55 gallon & the temp is 87day/78night humid20%
thank for being concern. i got me a 8foot boa & 3foot caiman & 2 ball python & three foot iguana.

>>i got my sav in a 55 gallon & the temp is 87day/78night humid20%
>>thank for being concern. i got me a 8foot boa & 3foot caiman & 2 ball python & three foot iguana.

This is my girl at just over a year. She was 5.5 inches overall a year ago March. She does seem to have slowed her growth some now.

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What's your basking area temperature? Savs should have a basking area with temps around 130 degrees. (You probably know that, but since you didn't mention it, I thought I would.)

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You mean you knew nothing about it when you bought it? Thats an impulse buy.
They can truthfully range from 2 ft to 4 ft or very rarely a bit longer.

but every body thanks for being a concern herp. i got more or less what sav need.
thanks everyone again & if i got more ? i'll let all know thanks again.