just a few questions.

[infernalis]

My lizards poop in the back corners of the cage.

All evidence seems to indicate that Savannah Monitors don't frequent streams very often.

[varanus_mad]

Originally Posted by infernalis

My lizards poop in the back corners of the cage.

All evidence seems to indicate that Savannah Monitors don't frequent streams very often.

if youv ever seen one swimming compared to a truly aquatic monitor you know why...

[franks]

Originally Posted by varanus_mad

if youv ever seen one swimming compared to a truly aquatic monitor you know why...

Mine is a pretty capable swimmer. I have been surprised. Also, Mine will only poop in his water. The annoying part is sometimes he will hold it in and wait until I change his water.

Edit: From what I have read, been told, and have experienced, these extremely intelligent animals usually choose the water because they understand from an early age that it is changed daily. I think most keepers that change daily will find that their lizard chooses this as a toilet bowl because it will not have to live with its own crap.

[franks]

Originally Posted by infernalis

All evidence seems to indicate that Savannah Monitors don't frequent streams very often.

Can you link or describe the evidence? I would be very interested to see.

[mdfmonitor]

i've seen them bury their poop before & i think they poop in the water to help avoid predators ( can't prove), my sav use to go in one end & out the other pooping on the way, maybe if he'd had a great set-up like Waynes he may not of poop in his water, i'll never know.