White's dwarf goanna/monitor. (Varanus baritji)

Common Name: White's dwarf goanna/monitor.

Scientific Name: Varanus baritji

Distribution: Northern "Northern territory" (Australia).

Surroundings: Rocky areas; they are mainly ground dweller.

Length: up to 72 cm.

Pattern and color: Brown/Red with dark brown or black markings/lines. The underside is whitish yellow to light brown. The throat is bright yellow.

Enclosure size: Advised: 120 * 50 * 50 for a pair. (l*w*h).

Temperature: Daytime gradient: 22º-27º Celsius

Daytime baskingspot: 40º-45º Celsius

Nighttime: +15º Celsius

Diet: Insects, small reptiles and small mammals.

Remarks: This Australian dwarf species looks very similar to V.acanthurus. Even experts have been wrong in the past. The biggest difference between these two species are their markings and pattern. The easiest way to tell the difference is by close comparison. V.baritji lacks the light and dark dorsal neck stripes and the ocellated markings on the back in comparison to V.acanthurus.


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