Black-throat monitor

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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.

At a glance

Origin
Tanzania and East Africa
Adult size
4–6 ft
Lifespan
15–20 years
Housing
Custom enclosure 8×4×4 ft or larger
Diet
Whole prey, eggs and insects
Best fit
Experienced keepers with space
Species
Monitor Lizard
Category
Reptiles & exotics
Registries
Clutch identifier
Papers
5 categories
HandlingCaptive-bred often tame
Setup complexityRoom-sized, very hot
Feeding easeEager, whole prey
Beginner fitExperienced keepers 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 custom, room-sized enclosure and a keeper able to handle a strong lizard. Food and housing costs grow with it.

Common questions

How big will it get?

Expect four to six feet and a heavy body. Plan the adult enclosure before buying the hatchling, not after.

What health records should I ask for?

A hatch record showing it is captive-bred, a weight log and a PIT tag number if it has one. A vet exam and clear fecal are a good sign.

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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