Data on hatchlings are difficult to find. Young savannah monitors can grow to 5-10 pounds, but that depends on the condition they're in. Most live 11 to 15 years old. That also depends on the condition they're in. When you are getting a savannah monitor then consider the following.
Monitors are easy to obtain and they like wet dog food , baby mice, and insects.
Monitors need a lot of space and a dessert habitat. A temperature of up to 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit should be good. When holding the Monitor you should support the belly with both hands or cradle it in your arms. They kill them, then they skin them, then they cook them. Alligators, crocodiles, and larger animals eat them, too.