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Ginger VI

Asian water monitor · Shared by SunnyHeron · 2 weeks ago

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Nothing about Ginger VI's expression is an accident.

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About the Asian water monitor

Origin
South and South-East Asia
Adult size
1.5–2.5 m; large males over 50 kg
Lifespan
15–20 years
Basking temperature
50–60°C surface, ambient 29–32°C
Enclosure
Room-sized, with a pool deep enough to submerge in
Legal status
Licensed or prohibited in many jurisdictions

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