![Adult Male Black Dragon Water Monitor - Varanus salvator](http://coldbloodedshop.com/cdn/shop/files/SpankyBD_1080x.png?v=1733077601)
![Adult Male Black Dragon Water Monitor - Varanus salvator](http://coldbloodedshop.com/cdn/shop/files/SpankyBD_5_1080x.png?v=1733077601)
![Adult Male Black Dragon Water Monitor - Varanus salvator](http://coldbloodedshop.com/cdn/shop/files/SpankyBD_3_1080x.png?v=1733077601)
![Adult Male Black Dragon Water Monitor - Varanus salvator](http://coldbloodedshop.com/cdn/shop/files/SpankyBD_2_1080x.png?v=1733077601)
![Adult Male Black Dragon Water Monitor - Varanus salvator](http://coldbloodedshop.com/cdn/shop/files/SpankyBD_4_1080x.png?v=1733077601)
Adult Male Black Dragon Water Monitor - Varanus salvator
- Scientific Name: Varanus salvator
- Male
- Approximately 4 Feet in length from head to tail
- Adults can grow up to 6 - 7 Feet in length from head to tail
- Exact animal for sale pictured.
- Breeder ready
- Individual is docile, friendly, and easy to handle
Care Information
![](http://coldbloodedshop.com/cdn/shop/files/Tank_icon_1_250x.png?v=1661882261)
Tank Size
Baby / Juvenile:
A 30 - 40 gallon enclosure is recommended.
Sub-Adult / Adult:
A tall 8x4 foot enclosure with large water source is recommended.
![](http://coldbloodedshop.com/cdn/shop/files/Temperature_icon_1_250x.png?v=1661882261)
Tank Temperatures
Basking Spot: 120° - 150°F
Ambient: 75° - 80°F
To achieve this, proper lighting fixtures will be needed. As well as a thermostat.
![](http://coldbloodedshop.com/cdn/shop/files/Humidity_icon_1_250x.png?v=1661882261)
Tank Humidity
60% - 70%
To achieve this, you will need a humidity gauge, as well as a spray bottle, or you can purchase a mist machine. A large water source to soak in is recommended.
![](http://coldbloodedshop.com/cdn/shop/files/Diet_icon_1_250x.png?v=1661882261)
Animal's Diet
Baby / Juvenile:
Vitamin dusted small crickets, discoid or dubia roaches, pinky mice, fish, and poultry.
(1 meal everyday)
Sub-Adult / Adult:
Whole chicks and a variety of poultry, whole fish, and full sized rodents.
(1 meal a day, twice a week)
![](http://coldbloodedshop.com/cdn/shop/files/Decor_icon_1_250x.png?v=1661882261)
Substrate & Decor
We recommend cypress mulch, coco chips, or even bio-active substrates for the bedding. These monitors need lots of foliage and hides to explore, as well as a large pool of water to soak in.