{"id":18,"date":"2024-07-11T09:56:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T09:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scandinavian-goannas.dk\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2026-04-07T23:59:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T23:59:25","slug":"varanus-tristis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scandinavian-goannas.dk\/?page_id=18","title":{"rendered":"Varanus tristis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Common name: black headed monitor \/ black tailed monitor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scientific name: Varanus tristis tristis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Described: Schlegel, 1839<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Size: 60-80cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enclosure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Size (minimum)Juvenile: 90 \u00d7 45 \u00d7 60 cm (36 \u00d7 18 \u00d7 24 in) Adult: 150 \u00d7 60 \u00d7 90 cm (5 \u00d7 2 \u00d7 3 ft) minimum. Bigger is always better. They are very active climbers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Setup. Arboreal\/semi-arboreal \u2192 provide:Branches and vertical climbing structures, Cork bark tubes \/ hollows (they love tight hiding spots). Substrate, Soil\/sand mix (holds burrows well)Alternatives: coco fiber + topsoil mix<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Temperature &amp; Lighting Basking spot 55\u201365\u00b0C (130\u2013150\u00b0F) surface temp (very important!)Ambient temps, Warm side: 30\u201335\u00b0C (86\u201395\u00b0F)Cool side: 24\u201327\u00b0C (75\u201380\u00b0F)Night temps can drop to 20\u201324\u00b0C (68\u201375\u00b0F)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UVB, Strong UVB required (e.g. T5 10.0 or 12%)Place within proper distance (follow bulb specs) Humidity, Moderate: 40\u201360% Provide occasional misting, Humid hide (especially for shedding)\ud83c\udf57 Diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Staple food Insects:Crickets ,Roaches (Dubia, etc.)Locusts, occasional: Mealworms \/ superworms (in moderation)Snails. Protein treats (less frequent)Pinkie mice, eggs (rare)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeding schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Juveniles: daily. Adults: 3\u20134 times per week. Supplements: Calcium (most feedings)Multivitamin (1\u20132\u00d7 weekly)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Behavior &amp; Handling. Highly intelligent and curious can become quite tame with patience. Start slow, let them come to you. 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