Baby Black Dragon Water Monitors - Varanus salvator
- Scientific Name: Varanus salvator
- Captive Bred
- Approximately 8 - 12 Inches in length from head to tail
- Adults are growing up to 5 – 7 Feet from head to tail
- This is an extremely rare hyper melanistic variation of the Asian water monitor, this gene causes their skin to appear all black!
- This species is relatively docile and makes for a great pet monitor.
Care Information
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
