{"product_id":"celebes-asian-water-monitor","title":"Celebes Asian Water Monitor","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"344\" data-start=\"112\"\u003eCommon Name: Celebes Water Monitor\u003cbr data-end=\"149\" data-start=\"146\"\u003eScientific Name: Varanus salvator celebensis\u003cbr data-end=\"196\" data-start=\"193\"\u003eLocality: Celebes locality form\u003cbr data-end=\"276\" data-start=\"273\"\u003eSource: WC\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"441\" data-start=\"346\"\u003eAdult Size: Generally smaller than mainland Asian Water Monitor forms\u003cbr\u003eNative Range: Sulawesi (Celebes), Indonesia\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"685\" data-start=\"490\"\u003eEnclosure: Large terrestrial enclosure with climbing structure and a substantial water area; strong construction with deep substrate and a secure pool recommended\u003cbr\u003eHeating: Basking spot 45 °C; ambient 26–32 °C; night drop around 22–26 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"900\" data-start=\"800\"\u003eHumidity: 60–80 % with regular misting and good ventilation\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"956\" data-start=\"902\"\u003eUVB: UVB lighting (moderate–high output)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1101\" data-start=\"958\"\u003eDiet: Carnivorous; insects, fish, rodents and other whole prey items offered regularly\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1211\" data-start=\"1103\"\u003eWater: Large water container or pool required for soaking and swimming; fresh water available at all times\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1231\" data-start=\"1213\"\u003eABOUT THIS SPECIES\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1529\" data-start=\"1233\"\u003eVaranus salvator celebensis is a regional form of the Asian Water Monitor native to the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, historically known as Celebes. Like other members of the Varanus salvator complex, it is a semi-aquatic monitor strongly associated with rivers, wetlands and forested waterways.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1896\" data-start=\"1531\"\u003eThis form is typically darker in overall colouration than many mainland populations, often showing deep brown to black tones with lighter spotting or subtle patterning across the body and tail. The species has a long muscular body, powerful limbs and a laterally compressed tail that acts as an effective swimming aid, allowing it to move efficiently through water.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2280\" data-start=\"1898\"\u003eIn the wild, Celebes Water Monitors occupy a variety of habitats including mangroves, forest edges and riverbanks. They are opportunistic predators and scavengers, feeding on a broad range of prey such as insects, crustaceans, fish and small vertebrates. Their semi-aquatic lifestyle means they regularly move between land and water, using both environments for hunting and shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viperia","offers":[{"title":"Unsex","offer_id":52872146256209,"sku":"celebes-asian-water-monitor-unsex","price":333.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/VARANU_2_dee9e491-6b85-46fd-b75c-e66471c68ee5.jpg?v=1772617419","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/celebes-asian-water-monitor","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}