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Juvenile Male Black Dragon Water Monitor - Varanus salvator #1
Cold Blooded Shop has a Juvenile Male Black Dragon Water Monitor - Varanus salvator for Sale!
- Scientific Name: Varanus salvator
- Imported WC
- Male
- Approximately 2 - 3 Feet in length from head to tail
- Adults can grow up to 6 - 7 Feet in length from head to tail
- This monitor can be defensive *recommended for experienced keepers only*
- Exact Animal for Sale Pictured
Care Information
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.