Black Throat Monitor - Varanus albigularis
$599.99
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Physical characteristics
- Size: Can reach up to 7 feet in length and over 60 pounds, making them the heaviest-bodied lizard in Africa.
Diet and behavior
- Diet: Omnivorous predators that consume whole prey like mice, rats, birds, and eggs, as well as insects and crustaceans.
- Behavior: Active, intelligent, and versatile, they are semi-arboreal, spending time both on the ground and in trees. They are skilled at digging and can be very social with their owners if handled frequently.
- Defense: When threatened, they may hiss, inflate their bodies, and use their powerful tail to strike.
Habitat and care
- Natural habitat: Found in various habitats across Africa, including forests, savanna, and rocky areas.
- Captivity requirements: They need a large, secure enclosure with climbing structures, a hiding area, and a deep substrate for burrowing.
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Environment: Requires a basking temperature of around
, an ambient temperature of around, and approximatelyhumidity, along with UVB lighting.
Lifespan and conservation
- Lifespan: Can live for up to 20 years in captivity.
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Conservation status: Populations are threatened in the wild due to factors like habitat loss from deforestation, hunting for leather and meat, and fear from local peoples.
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