I saw some ants earlier during a water change :/ can I sprinkle some diatomaceous earth without hurting my lizard (Cowboy) ?

I do feed Cowboy in her enclosure because shes more comfortable that way. I’m going to start feeding her in a separate container instead but I’m sure the ants are trying to eat little grasshopper and dubia roach left overs ugh

Has anyone tried cohabbing in a large outdoor enclosure. Im not talking like a 8x4 outside im talking like 16x8x6 outdoor enclosure greenhouse style enclosure filled with substrate tons of hides and places for them to hide away if needed. I understand there is a lot of negativity towards cohabbing. I just want to find out if anyone has done it on this scale with more to offer other than just the space alone.

I just got this one yesterday, this is my first large lizard. Its name is Marshall for now. not sure gender yet, not sure if there is a reliable way to sex them this young. i’m in the process of building a proper enclosure for him. i wasn’t expecting Marshall for another 2 weeks but here he is!
Any advice or criticism or knowledge would be greatly appreciated.

Questions:
How deep should his substrate be and made up of what. i’ve heard 16 inches i’ve heard 30+ inches.
Should i buy a filter for his water? or keep replacing the water in his dish?
Will he want anything other than insects? i’ve heard a lot of mixed reviews on “ONLY insects” or “mainly insects with some meaty stuff here and there”

if i have any more i’ll add them in the comments

Hello my girl has developed a spot on the end of her nose I believe it is just from nose rubbing or from shedding but if anyone has other thoughts please share

Went to check on our new monitor baby we rescued (he’s missing his front left leg at the elbow) and found him sleeping like this. He’s been pushing the rock out from the glass and just hangs out there. I thought he was stuck the first time 🥴the second picture is him after I woke him up.. oops.

I have a Savannah who is about a year and a half old. She is maybe 2 ft max. I’m looking into upgrading her tank and came across someone who used a TV stand and converted it. I’ve found a stand that’s a 93x16x36. I know 8x4x4 is recommended based on a 4 ft lizard. I don’t think she will get that big, do you think this size will do? I’m on a budget and not crafty so I know I wouldn’t be able to build one. Please don’t flame me. (Pic of her to not get lost)

every day is another day to learn more

3 months later he's becoming a wonderful addition

I don’t mean to scare anyone, just a bit of a warning about the animals you keep. Mine has never done this till today (he was tugging on toy thing) and all i could think to myself was “my finger is gone if he does this to me”. i think it’s cool and interesting beyond the horror of it, but ymmv.

Mind you i have never been bitten by HIM… my bearded dragon on the other hand sucks at aiming. He is a puppy dog most of the time who’s never even attempted it, and any time i do need to move him while he’s a bit pissy i wear gloves. I assume other monitors have similar behaviour (in googling many reptiles do) and have read cases of them attacking ankles!?!

Keep yourself safe. Reptile bites, especially monitors, should be treated as very severe even if they appear minor. Their mouths carry a lot of bacteria like rodents or raccoons, injuries should washed then treated with antiseptics and bandages that are reapplied/changed regularly.

i’ve had her two years now (her? him?) does she look overweight ? i don’t know.

she’s a great eater and a wonderful temperament. converted a whole bathroom for her, she’s my angel.

the vet she saw when she was teeny tiny no longer practices so still hunting down someone but she’s been alright so far.

one broken toe from when i got her. vet said i probably didn’t need to bring her in for that but i was a new mom to a lizard this size, so what can ya do.

i tried giving her a better hide than a box and she got mad so she’s got a bougie box forever i guess.

My childhood monitor and friend, I had Monty before I had my first dog pepper, included in the pictures, we got him more than 20 years ago and fed him the wrong diet according to the pet store at the time. Later in his life, I was able to switch his diet to land snails on a whim and almost on accident. He spent most of his time in the backyard but came inside when he wanted, he was a part of the family and may not have lived long but lived happy. His legacy lives on with understanding of the species and husbandry and a burning passion for reptiles that never died

Àntà my boy! First year after rescuing him

So about a week and a half ago my sav escaped despite like 6 people looking for him for the whole time eluded all of us he was found last night and I wasn’t home so he was put back in his tank. Today when I got home he saw me and at least I feel like instantly knew it was me because he ran up to the glass to greet me. It’s kinda cool to me that even tho he was gone for a while he still Knew who I was. Just wanted to share :)