Species Care
RIDGE-TAILED MONITOR
Varanus acanthurus
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 70cm
- Temperament: Tame.
- Licensing: Private Wildlife (Basic) Licence
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Habitat:
- Heating:32 - 38 degrees C
- Lighting:UVA / UVB (Exo Terra 10.0 globes recommended)
- Environment:Reptile sand, rocks and hiding places.
Range: Far north of WA and Northern Territory.
Feeding: Crickets, mealworms, pinkies.
Additional Comments: Commonly known as a spiny-tail goanna. Rich dark brown colouring, pattered with yellow and cream spots
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