{"product_id":"quince-monitor","title":"Quince Monitor","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"297\" data-start=\"93\"\u003eCommon Name: Quince Monitor\u003cbr data-end=\"123\" data-start=\"120\"\u003eScientific Name: Varanus melinus\u003cbr data-end=\"229\" data-start=\"226\"\u003eSource: CBID\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"297\" data-start=\"93\"\u003eAdult Size: Typically 100-140 cm total length\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"405\" data-start=\"348\"\u003eNative Range: Indonesia\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"569\" data-start=\"407\"\u003eEnclosure: Large arboreal\/terrestrial terrarium; minimum around 180 × 90 × 90 cm with climbing branches, hides, and basking areas\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"682\" data-start=\"571\"\u003eHeating: Basking spot 40-45 °C; ambient 28–32 °C; night drop around 24-26 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"792\" data-start=\"684\"\u003eHumidity: 65-80 % with good airflow and access to water for soaking\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"832\" data-start=\"794\"\u003eUVB: moderate UVB\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"980\" data-start=\"834\"\u003eDiet: Carnivorous; insects, poultry, and crustaceans offered regularly\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1032\" data-start=\"982\"\u003eWater: Large water dish for soaking and drinking\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1052\" data-start=\"1034\"\u003eABOUT THIS SPECIES\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1341\" data-start=\"1054\"\u003eVaranus melinus, commonly called the Quince Monitor, is a medium-sized, semi-arboreal monitor lizard endemic to the Indonesian islands. It is highly recognisable for its vivid golden-yellow body with contrasting black markings, giving it a striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1570\" data-start=\"1343\"\u003eDiurnal and active, this species utilises both trees and the forest floor while hunting insects, small mammals, and other prey. Its long limbs, strong claws, and prehensile tail make it an agile climber and efficient forager.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1853\" data-start=\"1572\"\u003eIn captivity, Quince Monitors thrive in spacious enclosures with vertical climbing opportunities, hiding areas, and access to water. Maintaining warm temperatures, moderate humidity, and a varied carnivorous diet supports natural behaviour, healthy growth, and overall wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viperia UK","offers":[{"title":"Incubating - Unsex","offer_id":52472268030289,"sku":"quince-monitor - 001","price":624.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/Varanus-Melinus_1.jpg?v=1769511374","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/quince-monitor","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}