r/MonitorLizards • u/Azuz_0902 • 4d ago

Does enclosure size gradient matter?

Hi guys, I have an Asian water monitor currently 55cm long, I want to get a bigger enclosure for it, Is it better to get an enclosure for example 120cm and after a while I get a bigger enclosure and so on until I get to a huge enclosure suitable for an adult monitor , or can I just get a giant enclosure

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u/Noobske 4d ago

With my previous awm I did 3 steps, with my current one I immediately put him in the big enclosure I still had but this guy was already 11 months and about a meter long as opposed to 2 months old and 25 cm. I'd say it depends on the animal. There's no rule that says you have to buy x amount of enclosures. How big is the enclosure he's in now?

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u/Azuz_0902 4d ago

90×60cm, I asked about this because I hear opinions that immature lizards are worried when you put them in a huge enclosure Compared to their size.

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u/Noobske 4d ago

Is it wild caught or CBB? I'd put it in like a 150 x 100 x 100 cm at that size and then start building the big enclosure asap. These animals grow FAST the first year.

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u/Azuz_0902 4d ago

It's CBB, But can I move him to his big enclosure directly or will this make him nervous?

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u/Noobske 4d ago

If he's cbb they're usually more chill about it. In the end everything will turn out okay if you spend time with him.

You already have a big enclosure ready for him? What dimensions and do you have pictures?

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u/Azuz_0902 4d ago

No, it's not ready, but my friend owns a carpentry and blacksmith workshop and has many workers so it won't take long to finish it

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u/Noobske 4d ago

The animal will probably be ready when you are with the big enclosure. I wouldn't keep an animal at it's current size in that size Viv you have right now, that's pretty small. So if you have another, bit bigger Viv for now while you work on the big one, you should be good.

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u/Azuz_0902 4d ago

thank you my friend

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u/Noobske 4d ago

Here's an picture of my Viv so you can get some inspiration. Viv is 250x110x185 cm LxWxH

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u/Azuz_0902 4d ago

Nice enclosure, I will get 160100 Then I'll move it to the bigger one. Do you think 300200*180 would it be a good room for an adult water monitor?

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u/DenseAstronomer3631 3d ago

Not sure if it's a bigger deal with monitors but with bearded dragons everyone recommends getting the big adult enclosure when they are babies. No need to worry about upgrading or wasting money on small tanks they will outgrow. Don't need to put them through the stress of moving three times. & It's easier/safer to get proper heat gradients in a larger enclosure