Varanus acanthurus
Fiche descriptive du Varanus acanthurus (Ackie monitor)
Pays d'origine
Biomes
- Tropical moist forest
- premontane wet forest and lower montane wet forest
Notes sur l'habitat
Typically found from the Caribbean slope to the Atlantic slope. Prefers arboreal environments with sufficient foliage and access to water sources.
Traits écologiques
Taille adulte
Mâle : 13.5-15 cm
Femelle : 15.7-16.3 cm
Females are slightly larger than males.
Espérance de vie
En nature : Unknown ans
En captivité : 3-8 ans
Caractéristiques distinctives
- small size
- flattened body
- green or brown color with or without lateral markings
- smooth skin with fine granulations
- lack of webbing on hands and feet
- truncated, blunt snout
- Use a vertical and heavily planted set-up with abundant hiding spots
- maintain high humidity (~80%) with good ventilation
- use fine substrates without sharp or rough materials
- offer varied insect prey dusted with supplements
- monitor hydration status
- regularly clean enclosure
- provide deep substrate for egg laying
- minimal handling to avoid stress
- Overcrowding
- insufficient ventilation causing respiratory issues
- low humidity leading to shedding difficulties
- cohabitation
- offering too large prey items
- lack of UVB exposure
- neglecting calcium supplementation
Espèces similaires
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Généré le 26/09/2023
Complétude des données : 80%