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Asian Water Monitor?Unsexed6d ago

Black Dragon

byMonitor Ops & Exotics· Huntsville, Alabama

Black Dragon (hyper-melanistic)

$1,675Available

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Species profile & care Genetics & morphs Husbandry & feeding

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Escrow checkout launches end of October

This animal

Sex: ?Unsexed
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Hatched: Ask seller
Origin: Bred in-house
Last fed: Ask the seller
Listing ID: MOE-3A91B4BE24

Temperament & handling

Socialization foundation laid — keep building on it

Disposition

Asian Water Monitor — Advanced — a large, powerful, intelligent monitor

Handling

Daily calm interaction builds trust — socialization is a foundation you keep building on, not a switch you flip.

Adult size

5–7+ ft (males larger)

Highly intelligent and food-motivated; settles remarkably with consistent, respectful interaction.

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Genetics

1 visual gene

Black Dragon (hyper-melanistic)trait

Diet & feeding

Established, feeding hard

Prey

Whole prey: rodents, chicks, fish, crustaceans, eggs

Prey size

Scaled to head width; whole prey over processed food

Frequency

Juveniles daily to every other day; adults 2–3x weekly

Last fed

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Obesity is the top husbandry failure — lean, varied feeding wins.

Typical care for this species

General asian water monitors guidance, not this animal's current setup. Ask the seller how it is kept now.

Enclosure

Custom build with a water feature they can fully submerge in

Starter enclosure

4×2×2 ft grow-out with tight security

Substrate

Deep soil/cypress mix that holds burrows and humidity

Adult enclosure

8×4×6 ft minimum — bigger is better, plus a soak tub

Warm side

Basking 120–140°F surface; ambient mid-80s

Cool side

75–80°F

Humidity

70–80%

Escape-proof latches everywhere — salvators test enclosures constantly.

Ask the seller before you buy

Is it feeding reliably, and on what?
Clean, complete sheds and clear eyes?
Hatch date, weight and current length
Feeding and shed records

From the breeder

A Black Dragon: hyper-melanistic Varanus salvator, solid jet black and patternless from the day it hatched, holding that color into adulthood. No spotting, no fade, black in any light. This is the animal the species is famous for and the flagship of my program. Captive-bred and captive-born. Price includes shipping; deposits and flexible payment plans available. By purchasing from us, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. The flagship. Hyper-melanistic — solid jet black, patternless from hatch. Deposit: Deposits & flexible payment plans available Shipping: Shipping included in price · FedEx Priority Overnight · live-arrival guarantee