Asian water monitor

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The Asian water monitor is one of the largest lizards in the world, a semi-aquatic species from South and Southeast Asia that can pass six feet. It is intelligent and can become tractable, but an adult needs a room with a pool.

At a glance

Origin
South and Southeast Asia
Adult size
5–8 ft
Lifespan
15–25 years
Housing
Room-sized enclosure with a large pool
Diet
Whole prey, fish and eggs
Best fit
Very experienced keepers only
Species
Monitor Lizard
Category
Reptiles & exotics
Registries
Clutch identifier
Papers
5 categories
HandlingCan tame, very strong
Setup complexityA room with a pool
Feeding easeEats almost anything
Beginner fitExperts only

Scales follow breed-club and veterinary consensus; individual animals vary. Listings show what each seller has on file.

The tradeoffs, honestly

An adult needs a room of its own with a pool large enough to swim in, and the strength of a big dog. Few keepers can house one for its whole life.

Common questions

How big does it really get?

Commonly five to eight feet, and heavy. Ask for photos of the parents and plan the adult enclosure first.

What health records should I ask for?

A hatch record showing captive breeding rather than import, a PIT tag number, a weight log, and ideally a vet exam with a clear fecal.

Is it legal where I live?

Monitors are CITES Appendix II, so an import needs CITES paperwork. Florida prohibits Nile monitors and regulates others, and Hawaii bars most non-native reptiles. Check your state and city rules first.

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Health tests to ask for
Fecal exam clearCryptosporidium PCR negativeExotics vet exam on fileDNA parentage reportHatch or birth record on filePIT tag on file

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