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RE: Help! rescued sick savannah monitor!

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Posted by: murrindindi at Thu Feb 2 12:48:51 2012  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by murrindindi ]  
   

Hi, the first thing I`d advise is to stop force feeding, so long as the monitor`s properly hydrated, food isn`t the most important consideration (I know, it would offer energy), but there are other methods besides doing that.
Tell me how you`re keeping the monitor just now; enclosure type, temps/humidity etc both ambient (air) and basking spot (surface). You need a cool side with an ambient of approx 80f (27c). (It can be lower, but raising them slightly will help at this time), then a basking spot (surface) of between approx 120 to 140f (50 to 60c). Keep the heat on 24/7 for the time being...


   

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