{"product_id":"orange-back-jayapura-blue-tail-monitor","title":"Orange back Jayapura Blue Tail Monitor","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) \u003cbr data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"591\"\u003eNative Range: New Guinea, Bismarck Archipelago, Waigeo, Salawati and northern Queensland, Australia\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 \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. 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. This species occupies a range of habitats from riverbanks and open forests to riparian zones, where it forages for vertebrate and invertebrate prey.\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":"Unsexed","offer_id":52871962067281,"sku":"orange-back-jayapura-blue-tail-monitor - 001","price":733.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/Varanus-Doreanus_3.jpg?v=1772617454","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/orange-back-jayapura-blue-tail-monitor","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}