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Asian Water Monitor♂Male6d ago

Adult RTB Male Axanthic Asian Water Monitor

byMonitor Ops & Exotics· Huntsville, Alabama
Axanthic
$2,200On hold
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This animal

Sex
♂Male
Weight
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Age
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Origin
Bred in-house
Last fed
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Listing ID
MOE-406AE6C0CB

Temperament & handling

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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

Axanthictrait

Diet & feeding

Whole prey

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.

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From the breeder

Long-term captive RTB male axanthic Asian water monitor available! Picture never seem to capture the amazing contrast the axanthic have! The white and black is truly spectacular in person! He would make an amazing addition to an existing breeding project and has the potential to be a fantastic breeder for future projects. He would also make an incredible display animal for anyone looking for a truly unique Asian water monitor. With some time, patience, and continued interaction, he can become quite social as well. By purchasing from us you agree to our terms and conditions Deposit: None

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