{"product_id":"orange-back-jayapura-blue-tail-monitor-unsexed","title":"Orange back Jayapura Blue Tail Monitor Unsexed","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"479\"\u003eCommon Name: Blue‑tailed Monitor\u003cbr data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"304\"\u003eScientific Name: Varanus doreanus\u003cbr data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"411\"\u003eSource: CBID\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eAdult Size: Up to 135cm total length (varies with locality and age) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"591\"\u003eNative Range: New Guinea, Bismarck Archipelago, Waigeo, Salawati and northern Queensland, Australia \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eEnclosure: Large semi‑arboreal\/terrestrial enclosure; substantial length \u0026amp; height with climbing branches and hide spaces \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eHeating: Basking area 40–45 °C; ambient 26–32 °C; night drop ~22–26 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eHumidity: 60–80 % with regular misting and good ventilation\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eUVB: Moderate UVB lighting \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eDiet: Carnivorous; insects, crustaceans and poultry\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eWater: Large water source soaking and drinking\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eABOUT THIS SPECIES\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003eThe blue‑tailed monitor (\u003cem data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eVaranus doreanus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a medium‑to‑large monitor lizard from New Guinea and nearby islands, named for its striking light blue tail which is most vivid in juveniles and may fade somewhat with age. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Adults can reach well over a metre in total length and show a greyish to bluish body with round ocelli and a distinctive double‑keeled tail. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This species occupies a range of habitats from riverbanks and open forests to riparian zones, where it forages for vertebrate and invertebrate prey. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003eBlue‑tailed monitors are diurnal and semi‑arboreal tendencies, making use of both ground cover and low branches. Their energetic nature, robust build and bold colouring make them a compelling species for experienced monitor keepers willing to provide a large, complex enclosure with ample heat, humidity and water features.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viperia UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54783640502609,"sku":"orange-back-jayapura-blue-tail-monitor-unsexed","price":916.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/viperiareptiles.co.uk\/products\/orange-back-jayapura-blue-tail-monitor-unsexed","provider":"Viperia Reptiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}