{"product_id":"colei-monitor","title":"Colei Monitor","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colei Monitor\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVaranus colei\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e CBID\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 80–100cm total length\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e including parts of Papua and surrounding island groups\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A custom-built Viperia PVC vivarium sized to suit — use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/pages\/vivarium-calculator\" style=\"color:#1a73e8;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eVivarium Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to spec the right dimensions. This active, semi-arboreal monitor requires a large, well-ventilated enclosure with a deep substrate layer for digging, sturdy climbing branches, secure hides at both the warm and cool ends, and a robust basking platform beneath the heat source.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basking spot of 40–45°C, with an ambient (background) temperature of 28–32°C on the warm side and 24–26°C on the cool side; a night-time drop to around 22–24°C is acceptable and natural.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aim for 70–85%, reflecting the humid tropical island environments this species inhabits. Achieve this through regular light misting, a moisture-retaining substrate such as coco fibre or topsoil mix, and a partially covered top or reduced ventilation panel if needed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUVB:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 12% UVB tube run along most of the vivarium's width, positioned so the animal can bask 25–35cm from the lamp. As a diurnal (active by day), open-habitat basking monitor, \u003cem\u003eV. indicus colei\u003c\/em\u003e receives intense natural sunlight and requires strong UVB provision in captivity to support vitamin D3 synthesis and long-term bone health.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colei monitors are carnivorous and should be offered a varied diet of appropriately sized whole prey items — including mice, chicks, quail, large insects (such as locusts and roaches), and occasional shellfish or whole fish. Juveniles can be fed every 1–2 days; adults every 2–3 days. Prey should be dusted with a quality calcium and vitamin supplement 2–3 times per week.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eABOUT THIS SPECIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Colei monitor is a striking species of the wide-ranging Mangrove monitor (\u003cem\u003eVaranus indicus\u003c\/em\u003e), found across humid tropical island habitats in the western Pacific. These lizards are bold, intelligent, and visually impressive — typically displaying vivid yellow spotting against a dark base colour that makes them one of the more eye-catching monitors available in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are active, curious monitors that reward experienced keepers with genuinely engaging behaviour, though they do require a confident and consistent handler to settle well. They are best suited to keepers who already have some experience with medium to large monitors and can commit to a spacious, carefully maintained setup and a varied, high-quality diet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viperia Reptiles","offers":[{"title":"Unsexed","offer_id":54772312342865,"sku":"colei-monitor - 001","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/6952\/8657\/files\/36b5cc7a-44d3-461c-a9fc-60bb634f002a.jpg?v=1788340757","url":"https:\/\/viperiareptiles.co.uk\/products\/colei-monitor","provider":"Viperia Reptiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}