Species Care
LACE MONITOR
Varanus varius
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Expert
- Max Growth Size: 2.1 metres
- Temperament: Can be tamed, but extreme caution must be taken.
- Licensing: Private Wildlife (Basic) Licence
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Habitat:
- Heating:32 - 36 degrees C
- Lighting:UVA / UVB (Exo Terra 10.0 globes recommended)
- Environment:This monitor needs a lot of space. Bird aviaries recommended. Include strong branches for climbing.
Range: Eastern Australia, range from Cape York Peninsula to South Australia.
Feeding: Poultry and eggs.
Additional Comments: Lace monitors can reach up to 20kg. They are mainly active between September - May, but inactive during cooler months. These monitors can also travel up to 3km in a single day. Recently discovered to be mildly venomous Handle with care.
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