Buyer question
How long does a White-throat monitor monitor lizard live?
Our Animal Library gives the White-throat monitor monitor lizard a lifespan of 15–20 years.
Source: the White-throat monitor monitor lizard page in the Everybarn Animal Library. White-throat monitor monitor lizard in the Animal Library
The detail
The white-throat monitor is a large southern African monitor, close kin of the black-throat, with a pale throat and banded pattern. It needs the same room-sized enclosure and very hot basking, and captive-bred animals can tame well.
- Origin
- Southern Africa
- Best fit
- Experienced keepers with space
What to weigh
A large, strong adult that needs a custom enclosure and a confident keeper. Imports are more defensive than captive-bred animals.