Small Mangrove Monitors are native to places like northern Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. The coloration of Mangroves is stunning with a dark body and bright yellow spots. They grow roughly 4 feet, have a long neck, and a heavy tail. As its name suggests, this monitor favors wetlands, mangrove swamps and any areas that are warm and humid. With proper care they can live 20+ years.

Mangrove Monitor Care

Mangrove monitors are extremely active and will utilize every inch of their enclosure so it’s important to give them both vertical and horizontal space. We recommend no smaller than 6ft x 4ft x 4ft enclosure for Juvies to Adults. Decorating their enclosures with foliage, caves, and logs will help them feel safe in their enclosure. A water feature where the animal can submerge themselves would offer them great enrichment.

We recommend basking temperatures of ~100 degrees F, an ambient temperature of ~85 degrees F, and a humidity level of ~80%. Combine that with a Tropical UVB and your Monitor is ready for success. Like most monitors these feed readily on a variety of insects and small rodents.