Ackie monitor · Shared by MerryBadger · 2 weeks ago
Noodle VII pretending the mud was not their idea.
About the Ackie monitor
- Origin
- Arid northern Australia
- Adult size
- 60–70 cm including tail
- Lifespan
- 15–20 years
- Basking temperature
- A tight surface hot spot of 50–60°C, ambient 28–32°C
- Substrate
- 30–60 cm of holding soil for burrowing — not optional
- Diet
- Insects primarily, with occasional rodents and eggs
Read more about the ackie monitor — what they are like to live with, grooming, and the health worth knowing about.
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