Features of keeping the Cape monitor lizard at home
In recent years, our compatriots have begun to show an increased interest in exotic animals. Instead of the usual dogs and cats, terrariums inhabited by amphibians and reptiles began to appear in homes. The Cape monitor lizard is especially popular, which indicates the relevance of the problem considered in the article. The features of the maintenance of representatives of this species are considered, the mistakes that are made in the process of caring for animals are analyzed. Chronic exposure to improper temperatures has been shown to interfere with normal kidney function in the Cape monitor lizard, leading to organ damage and eventual failure. Recommendations are given for the preparation of a properly balanced diet, in which mineral and vitamin supplements specially developed for reptiles must be present.