Sulfur Water Monitor

Description

Sulfur water monitor (sometimes written “sulphur water monitors”) are a beautiful heritable color variation of the Asian water monitor, Varanus salvator. These lizards are widely distributed throughout the Indonesian islands and are primarily aquatic in nature. They enjoy swimming and hunting in rivers and streams, which are typically found in densely forested areas.

At full maturity, they can reach lengths of up to 6-7 feet, making them the only creature larger than the komodo dragon. They are a well-liked choice among reptile aficionados due to their remarkable size and natural environment, but owning one has its own set of difficulties.

Sulfur water monitors, like all Asian water monitors, are hypercarnivores, which means they eat only meat and the eggs of other animals. To ensure that they get all the nourishment they need and to enhance feeding time, it’s critical to vary their diet. Additionally, it’s critical to supplement feeder insects’ meals with vitamin D3/calcium powder.

Warm, humid conditions are favorable to sulfur water monitoring. A basking area in the cage with a temperature of 120 to 150°F is ideal. You will need to utilize numerous basking lamps that span your lizard’s entire length to do this. Low eighties should be the average temperature. Keep a cool side at 72 to 74°F to produce a pleasant temperature gradient. The optimal humidity level is around 70%, which should be simple to maintain given the size of the bathing area they require.

WE HAVE SULFUR WATER MONITORS FOR SALE. HERE ARE SOME HIGHLIGHTS:

• Varanus salvator
• Long Term Captive
• Male
• Approximately 5 – 6 Feet From Head To Tail
• Adults Can Get As Large As 6 – 7 Feet In Length At Full Maturity
• Lightning Fast Hunters Feeding On Live And Frozen Thawed Hopper Mice Roughly 3-4 Times A Week

FUN FACTS!

• Naturally Occurring Out Of A Large Area Of The Indonesian Islands
• These Are Heavily Aquatic Monitors Loving To Swim And Hunt In Rivers And Streams Usually In Heavily Forested Areas
• With Proper Care These Monitors Can Live From 25 – 35+ Years In Captivity