Mangrove monitors need lots of space, so the larger the enclosure, the better. We suggest that the minimum size of the enclosure should be 6 x 5 x 4 feet.
In this regard, are mangrove monitors aggressive?
The mangrove monitor seems fine with being raised in captivity. But the male lizard tends to be more hostile than a female. When it feels threatened, the lizard will defecate on what it believes to be a threat. Whether male or female, a mangrove monitor can be so shy and nervous.
Similarly one may ask, can mangrove monitors be housed together?
Monitors also have sharp teeth and can deliver a nasty bite if they feel threatened. Males should never be housed together. If you are wanting to breed, a pair or 1 male and 2 females is acceptable.
Do monitor lizards eat cats?
Nile monitors have been known to eat cats as well as other small mammals, burrowing owls, fish and frogs, according to biologist Jenny Ketterlin Eckles of the Fish and Wildlife Service.
How big do mangrove monitors grow?
How big do Solomon Island monitors get?
Approximately 12 – 15 Inches In Length. Adults Averaging Between 3 – 4 Feet In Total Length. Feeding On Vitamin Dusted Crickets, Roaches, Monitor Diet, And Pinky Mice.