Juvenile Yellow Tree Monitor - Varanus reisingeri
- Scientific Name: Varanus reisingeri
- Captive Bred
- Approximately 16 inches in length from head to tail
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Adults are averaging from 12 - 16 inches in body length without the tail
And 30 - 36 inches including the tail - Great for a breeding project or display animal
- Care Level: Advanced
- We have more Tree Monitor species available! Please email us for more information!!
Care Information
Tank Size
Baby / Juvenile:
A tall 2x2x2 - 4x2x2 foot enclosure is recommended.
Sub-Adult / Adult:
A tall 6x4x2 - 8x4x2 foot enclosure is recommended.
Tank Temperatures
Basking Spot: 110° - 120°F
Ambient: 75° - 80°F
To achieve this, proper lighting fixtures will be needed. As well as a thermostat.
Tank Humidity
80%
To achieve this, you will need a humidity gauge, as well as a spray bottle, or you can purchase a mist machine.
Animal's Diet
Baby / Juvenile:
Vitamin dusted small crickets, discoid or dubia roaches, pinky mice, and baby quail.
(1 meal everyday)
Sub-Adult / Adult:
Vitamin dusted adult crickets, discoid/dubia roaches, adult superworms, pinky/fuzzy mice, baby quail, and whole quail eggs.
(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, and a Large or XLarge water bowl.
