{"id":645,"date":"2026-04-07T23:47:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T23:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scandinavian-goannas.dk\/?page_id=645"},"modified":"2026-04-07T23:47:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T23:47:00","slug":"varanus-kingorum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scandinavian-goannas.dk\/?page_id=645","title":{"rendered":"Varanus kingorum ."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Common name: King\u2019s dwarf monitorOrigin: Northern AustraliaSize: ~25\u201335 cm (10\u201314 in) total lengthLifespan: 10\u201315+ years (with proper care)Temperament: Alert, shy at first, can become fairly tame EnclosureRoughly 100x50x50cm for a single pair.Bigger is always better\u2014these are active climbersSetup essentials:Cork bark tubes \/ hollow logs (they LOVE tight hides)Climbing branchesRock piles (secured)Temperature &amp; HeatingBasking spot: 50\u201360\u00b0C Warm side ambient: 30\u201335\u00b0C Cool side: 24\u201328\u00b0C Night temps: Can drop to ~20\u201322\u00b0C   LightingUVB: recommended (T5 10%-12%)Photoperiod: 10\u201312 hours dailyWhile some keepers debate UVB, it significantly benefits long-term health. HumidityAverage: 30\u201350% (relatively dry species)Provide a humid hide. SubstrateSand\/soil mix DietInsectivore \/ micro-predatorStaple foods:CricketsDubia roachesMealworms  grasshoppersFeeding schedule:Juveniles: DailyAdults: 3\u20134 times per weekSupplements:Calcium (most feedings)Multivitamin (1\u20132\u00d7 weekly) WaterSmall shallow dish (they may drink occasionally)Light misting sometimes, but keep overall dry Behavior &amp; HandlingNaturally shy and fastWill hide a lot initiallyWith patience:Can become curious and food-motivatedAvoid excessive handling early on.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div><p id=\"pvc_stats_645\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"645\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"chart-bar\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chart-bar fa-w-16 fa-2x\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M396.8 352h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V108.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v230.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm-192 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V140.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v198.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm96 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V204.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v134.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zM496 400H48V80c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16H16C7.16 64 0 71.16 0 80v336c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h464c8.84 0 16-7.16 16-16v-16c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16zm-387.2-48h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8v-70.4c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v70.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"https:\/\/scandinavian-goannas.dk\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p><div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Common name: King\u2019s dwarf monitorOrigin: Northern AustraliaSize: ~25\u201335 cm (10\u201314 in) total lengthLifespan: 10\u201315+ years (with proper care)Temperament: Alert, shy at first, can become fairly tame EnclosureRoughly 100x50x50cm for a single pair.Bigger is always better\u2014these are active climbersSetup essentials:Cork bark tubes \/ hollow logs (they LOVE tight hides)Climbing branchesRock piles (secured)Temperature &amp; HeatingBasking spot: 50\u201360\u00b0C&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/scandinavian-goannas.dk\/?page_id=645\">L\u00e6s mere <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Varanus kingorum .<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_645\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"645\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"chart-bar\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chart-bar fa-w-16 fa-2x\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M396.8 352h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V108.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v230.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm-192 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V140.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v198.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm96 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V204.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v134.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zM496 400H48V80c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16H16C7.16 64 0 71.16 0 80v336c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h464c8.84 0 16-7.16 16-16v-16c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16zm-387.2-48h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8v-70.4c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v70.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"https:\/\/scandinavian-goannas.dk\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-645","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Varanus kingorum . - scandinavian goannas<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/scandinavian-goannas.dk\/?page_id=645\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"da_DK\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Varanus kingorum . - scandinavian goannas\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Common name: King\u2019s dwarf monitorOrigin: Northern AustraliaSize: ~25\u201335 cm (10\u201314 in) total lengthLifespan: 10\u201315+ years (with proper care)Temperament: Alert, shy at first, can become fairly tame EnclosureRoughly 100x50x50cm for a single pair.Bigger is always better\u2014these are active climbersSetup essentials:Cork bark tubes \/ hollow logs (they LOVE tight hides)Climbing branchesRock piles (secured)Temperature &amp; 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