{"product_id":"spotted-tree-monitor","title":"Spotted Tree Monitor","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"309\" data-start=\"99\"\u003eCommon Name: Spotted Tree Monitor\u003cbr data-end=\"135\" data-start=\"132\"\u003eScientific Name: Varanus similis\u003cbr data-end=\"241\" data-start=\"238\"\u003eSource: CBID\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"356\" data-start=\"311\"\u003eAdult Size: Typically 60–90 cm total length\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"409\" data-start=\"358\"\u003eNative Range: Papua New Guinea and nearby islands\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"561\" data-start=\"411\"\u003eEnclosure: Tall arboreal terrarium; minimum around 120 × 60 × 90 cm with climbing branches, foliage, and hiding spots\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"674\" data-start=\"563\"\u003eHeating: Basking spot 40-45 °C; ambient 28-32 °C; night drop around 24-26 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"772\" data-start=\"676\"\u003eHumidity: 65–80 % with good airflow and regular misting\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"812\" data-start=\"774\"\u003eUVB: moderate UVB recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"960\" data-start=\"814\"\u003eDiet: Carnivorous; insects\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1014\" data-start=\"962\"\u003eWater: Shallow water dish for drinking and soaking\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1034\" data-start=\"1016\"\u003eABOUT THIS SPECIES\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1298\" data-start=\"1036\"\u003eVaranus similis, commonly called the Spotted Tree Monitor, is a small to medium-sized arboreal monitor lizard native to Papua New Guinea and nearby islands. Its dark body is marked with small light spots, providing effective camouflage among trees and foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1556\" data-start=\"1300\"\u003eThis species is diurnal and highly active, spending most of its time navigating branches while hunting insects and small vertebrates. Its prehensile tail, long limbs, and sharp claws make it a skilled climber capable of rapid movement through the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1837\" data-start=\"1558\"\u003eIn captivity, Spotted Tree Monitors thrive in tall, enriched enclosures with climbing structures, hiding spots, and access to water. Providing 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":"Unsexed","offer_id":52472279171409,"sku":"spotted-tree-monitor - 001","price":829.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/Vananus-salvadorii_1.jpg?v=1769080849","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/spotted-tree-monitor","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}