Buyer question
How long does a Black-throat monitor monitor lizard live?
Our Animal Library gives the Black-throat monitor monitor lizard a lifespan of 15–20 years.
Source: the Black-throat monitor monitor lizard page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Black-throat monitor monitor lizard in the Animal Library
The detail
The black-throat monitor is a large, heavy-bodied East African monitor that can reach five feet or more. Captive-bred black-throats are often tame with regular handling, but an adult is a powerful lizard that needs a room-sized enclosure.
- Origin
- Tanzania and East Africa
- Best fit
- Experienced keepers with space
What to weigh
An adult needs a custom, room-sized enclosure and a keeper able to handle a strong lizard. Food and housing costs grow with it.