Species Care
BLACK-HEADED MONITOR
Varanus tristis
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 50 - 80cm
- Temperament: Calm but can be skittish
- Licensing: Private Wildlife (Basic) Licence
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Habitat:
- Heating:Basking spot lamp at 49 - 65 degrees C
- Lighting:UVA / UVB (Exo Terra 10.0 globes recommended)
- Environment:Grassy woodland-style environment. Likes to climb.
Range: Australia wide
Feeding: Woodies, crickets, pinkies for adult monitors
Additional Comments: Majority of monitors can get speckled markings with red and yellow flashes depending on region
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