Common Name: Dumeril's monitor
Scientific Name:Varanus dumerilii (Schlegel - 1839)
Distribution: Thailand, Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra and some neighboring islands.
Surroundings: Ground and tree dweller; Mangroves.
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical.
Length: 100 - 135 cm.
Enclosure size: Advised: 2,5 m² for a pair.
Animals per enclosure: This monitor can be kept in small groups.
Temperature: Daytime gradient: 25º - 32º Celsius
Daytime baskingspot: 35º - 40º Celsius
Nighttime: +18º Celsius
Diet: Insects, crabs, fish, eggs, small mammals and birds.
Remarks: The youngsters of this species are brightly colored.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Dumeril's monitor (Varanus dumerilii)
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