Species Care
MERTEN'S WATER MONITOR
Varanus mertensi
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate - Expert.
- Max Growth Size: 90cm
- Temperament: Caution: Can bite.
- Licensing: Private Wildlife (Basic) Licence
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Habitat:
- Heating:Heat lamp at 75 watts for juveniles up to 150 watts for adults.
- Lighting:UVA / UVB (Exo Terra 10.0 globes recommended)
- Environment:Semi-aquatic lizard requires a tank with 50% water coverage. Provide places to sunbake.
Range: Kimberlies, WA, Northern Queensland.
Feeding: Mainly feed on fish and pinkies, crickets, woodies.
Additional Comments: Dark brown to black with cream to yellow coloured spots underneath. Tail is strongly compressed literally with a high median dorsal keel.
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