Description
Scientific name: Varanus parasinus
Life span: 10-15 years
The Green Tree Monitor has a body that is between 75 and 100 cm long. It also goes by the name Emerald tree monitor. It lives in trees and is distinguished by its distinctive color, which comprises emerald and turquoise tones topped with black, transverse dorsal banding. Its color aids in camouflage in its arboreal environment. It grasps branches with the help of its strong claws and a prehensile tail. This monitor guards its tail rather than lashing out with it when threatened. It has larger scales on the bottoms of its feet, which help it climb.
Native Region/Habitat
Green tree monitors may be found in New Guinea and numerous nearby islands. They inhabit palm plantations and humid rainforests.
Behavior
Tree monitors are among the most delicate and sensitive monitors kept in captivity. They do not handle stress or handling well and are unforgiving of the keeper’s fault. At all costs, handling should be avoided. It cannot be overstated that it is not a beginner species and may be exceedingly tough to keep alive and healthy in captivity. Although they are not naturally aggressive, green tree monitors will attack if they perceive a threat. Despite their tendency to run away from danger, you should still use care if your monitor is untrained and young. Due to their diurnal nature, you may observe these lizards climbing, sunbathing, and exploring their cage throughout the day. These monitors, who are arboreal, enjoy climbing, thus they will require a lot of climbing upgrades.
Care As a pet/In captivity
You may create a tall or vertical cage for your pet green monitor. Don’t forget to give your pet reptile adequate room to roam about and climb in. A decent reference measurement is twice its length. As arboreal creatures, green tree monitors require many places to climb. Additionally, you will need a decent substrate as well as areas for them to hide and objects for them to engage with or investigate. An ideal temperature for the basking area is between 95 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature within the cage should stay between 78 – 82 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the day 78 degrees or so at night. A steady supply of clean water is necessary for green tree monitors. You will need to replace the water many times a day because these monitors aren’t usually the cleanest pets.
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