Ackie Monitor

Why would you consider buying an Ackie Monitor?

• Ackie Monitors are pretty small (By monitor standards)

• They have excellent temperament 

• They don’t need that much care when comparing to other monitors

 

How much does it cost on a minimum?

• Pet: $500 - $1,000

• Food: $5 - $40

• Tank: $400 - $1,000

• Heating: $10 - $40

 

Minimum space requirements

120 gallon

 

What does it like to eat?

Zoo Med's canned food diets, snails, eggs (chicken, quail, and leopard gecko), and shrimp

 

How much does it cost on a regular basis?

$10 - $60

 

Is it a lot of work to maintain this pet?

Sort of, mist cage twice a day. Spot clean once every two days, and fully clean every week.Try feeding your adult Ackie 4-5 days a week once they reach 2 years of age. If they are overweight, you'll want to avoid treats and feed less insects. Dust their food with calcium 3 days a week and 1 day a week with a vitamin.

 

Does it get stinky

No, as long as you spot clean once every two days.

 

Needs in tank

• Hide

• Water bowl, big enough for the Ackie to submerge itself

• Heat lamp

• Thermostat

• Fine sand as substrate

 

Fun things to know

• Ackie monitors can live up to 15-20 years

• Ackie monitors are one of the smallest monitors

• Ackie monitors can grow up to 4 feet

 

Useful tips

• Basking surface temperature: 158-172°F / 70-78°C

• Warm side air temperature: 84-100°F / 29-38°C

• Cool side temperature: 75-82°F / 24-28°C

• While ackies have good temperament they are not good beginner lizards

• Humidity levels should be 65% to 85%