How difficult is it to keep Black Tree Monitor?

Advanced. This is an advanced-level species. It requires specialized equipment and advanced husbandry skills with precise environmental control.

What is the lifespan of Black Tree Monitor?

The average lifespan of Black Tree Monitor is 15-20 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Black Tree Monitor get?

Black Tree Monitor typically reaches 90-120cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Black Tree Monitor?

Black Tree Monitor feeds on: Crickets, dubia roaches and other insects, with rodents as a supplement. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Black Tree Monitor?

The price of Black Tree Monitor varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Black Tree Monitor

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Varanus beccarii

An all-black tree monitor found only on the Aru Islands of Indonesia. At 90-120 cm it is relatively small for the group, an arboreal species that moves skilfully through the canopy with a long prehensile tail and sharp claws.

Difficulty

Advanced

Lifespan

15-20 years

Size

90-120cm

Humidity

70%

Diet

Crickets, dubia roaches and other insects, with rodents as a supplement

About

Varanus beccarii is an arboreal varanid found only on the Aru Islands of Indonesia. A member of the tree monitor group, the Varanus prasinus complex, it is relatively small for that group at 90 to 120 cm in total length. As its name suggests it is uniformly black, in contrast to the vivid greens and blues of its relatives. It wraps its long prehensile tail around branches and grips slender ones with long claws and enlarged scales on the soles of its feet. Because its range is confined to the Aru Islands its status is hard to assess, and the IUCN lists it as Data Deficient. In captivity, as with the other tree monitors, it needs both a hot basking site and humidity that never falls below 70 per cent. It dehydrates very easily and rehydrates only by drinking. It requires a tall enclosure with a deep leaf-litter layer and climbing routes built from branches of varying thickness. Nervous and fast-moving, it is demanding to keep.

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Lifespan of the Black Tree Monitor

The Black Tree Monitor lives 15-20 years.

Size of the Black Tree Monitor

The Black Tree Monitor grows to 90-120cm.

Basic Info

Origin

The Aru Islands, Indonesia

Lifespan

15-20 years

Size

90-120cm

Humidity

70%

Care Specifications

Semi-aggressivePairBreeding: Hard

Sources: Reptiles Magazine: The Tree Monitors / Chameleon Academy: Blue Tree Monitors / Wikipedia (English) / Reptile Database

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Varanus beccarii (Doria, 1874)

Authority databases: GBIF · Reptile Database

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

CITES Appendix IIIUCN DD · Data Deficient

Varanidae spp. are listed in CITES Appendix II. Because of Appendix II listing, an international CITES registration certificate is not required, but an export permit issued by the exporting country is necessary for importation. In Japan, only 2 species of Varanidae are designated as Specified Animals; this species is not included. It does not fall under Designated Invasive Species under the Invasive Species Act.

Sources: CITES Appendices (Varanidae spp., Appendix II) / IUCN Red List

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.