{"product_id":"spotted-tree-monitor","title":"Spotted Tree Monitor","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spotted Tree Monitor\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVaranus similis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e CBID\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–80cm total length\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e southern New Guinea\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A minimum \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/120x60x120cm-4ft-pvc-vivarium\" style=\"color:#1a73e8;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e120×60×120cm Viperia PVC vivarium\u003c\/a\u003e, set up with sturdy climbing branches, cork bark hides at multiple heights, a deep leaf-litter or coco-fibre substrate, and a raised basking platform positioned close to the heat source\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basking spot 40-45°C; ambient cool side 26–28°C; night-time drop to 22–24°C is acceptable\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–80%; achieved through light daily misting, a deep moisture-retaining substrate, and good ventilation to prevent stagnant conditions\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 approximately 25–35cm from the lamp; spotted tree monitors are active diurnal baskers (active during daylight hours) and benefit from strong UV exposure\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily insects and invertebrates — offer a varied mix of locusts, dubia roaches, mealworms, and occasional pinky mice for adults; juveniles should be fed daily, adults every 2–3 days, with all prey dusted with a calcium and vitamin supplement\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eABOUT THIS SPECIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spotted tree monitor is a slender, agile lizard native to the tropical woodlands and forest edges of northern Australia and New Guinea, where it spends much of its time navigating tree trunks, rocky outcrops, and dense undergrowth. It is named for the attractive cream or yellow spotting that contrasts against its dark dorsal colouration, giving it a striking appearance that makes it a popular choice among monitor enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile not a species for complete beginners, spotted tree monitors are considered one of the more manageable mid-sized monitors in captivity — they can become reasonably handleable with consistent, calm interaction from a young age, and their compact size makes them far more practical to house than many of their larger relatives. They suit keepers who have some prior experience with lizards or monitors and are ready to invest in a properly enriched, bioactive-style setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viperia Reptiles","offers":[{"title":"Unsexed","offer_id":54783667110225,"sku":"spotted-tree-monitor - 001","price":829.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/6952\/8657\/files\/Vananus-salvadorii_1.jpg?v=1788427908","url":"https:\/\/viperiareptiles.co.uk\/products\/spotted-tree-monitor","provider":"Viperia Reptiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}