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Water Monitor
Common Name: Halu
Scientific Name: Varanus salvator
Description It is very colorful when young and grows rapidly when kept under suitable conditions.
Range Southeast Asia, Philippine Islands
Housing Monitors are extremely active lizards; you will need to provide adequate space, both for climbing and swimming, as well as a basking area. Its name suggests that it must have access to a reasonable area of water to feel completely at home.
Feeding They often eat eggs and will readily accept them as part of their diet in captive surroundings. Mature specimens can also be given raw meat.
Sex Difference Males have broader heads than females.