How big of an enclosure does a Ackie monitor need?
Ackie monitors may not be particularly large, but they are very active, so they need lots of space to thermoregulate and run around in order to stay healthy and fit. The enclosure that you choose should be no smaller than 5’L x 2.5’W x 4’H enclosure, including a 12-24” tall substrate dam.
Do Ackie monitors like to be handled?
Ackie Monitors take well to handling, but they are initially more skittish than other common pets like Geckos. Patience is key to taming and holding. Slowly introduce yourself by placing your hand in the enclosure and let your lizard come to you; it may take several weeks.
Are Ackie monitors intelligent?
Most monitors, including Ackies, are considered intelligent because healthy specimens tend to be inquisitive (poke their little snouts into everything and sniff around) and are very good problem solvers, like constantly getting out of vivs.
How often do Ackies eat?
What is this? Adult Ackie Monitors do NOT need to eat daily. Since they are not nearly as active in captivity as they are in the wild, they simply don’t need the extra calories. Try feeding your adult Ackie 4-5 days a week once they reach 2 years of age.
Can Ackies eat raw chicken?
My ackies, freckled & storrs monitors all get a mix of feeder insect (roach, locust, cricket, morio wormetc) & pinky’s, raw beef/chicken as well as prawn, smelt & occasional dog food, scrambled egg etc, variety is definitely what you should try to achieve.
What substrate is best for Ackie monitor?
Ackies Monitors love to burrow and needed a substrate to hold humidity and its shape. Zoo Med’s Eco earth when lightly compressed in the cage holds it shape and humidity nicely as do most coconut beddings and cypress chip bedding are all highly recommended .
Do Ackie monitors need heat at night?
Ackie monitors like it hot! They should have a basking surface temperature between 158-172°F, with cool side temperatures down to 75-82°F. Average ambient air temperature should be around 85°F. Nighttime temperatures can drop as low as 65°F, which can usually be accomplished by turning off the heat source.
What UVB do Ackie monitors need?
Use a couple of strong 6500K LED or T5 HO fluorescent plant grow lights for best results. Ackie monitors should get 13 hours of light per day during summer and 11 hours of light per day during winter.
Do Ackie monitors need humidity?
Humidity. Ackie Monitors require a moderate amount of humidity in their environment. With such high temperatures, this can be a struggle, but regular spraying should be sufficient to keep it within the desired range of 50-65%. Humidity can be measured with an accurate digital hygrometer.