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cog-nito: Heading back home after a couple of very interesting weeks of filming and shooting. Here’s an unexpected encounter from last week. We spotted this monitor lizard (Varanus salvator) in quite deep water while looking for whale sharks. - Steve de Neef * Water Monitor The Water monitor, (Varanus salvator) is a large species of monitor lizard capable of growing to 3.21m (10.5ft) in length, though the average size of most adults at 1.5m (4.9ft) long. The heaviest known weight of a Water Monitor is over 25kg (55lb), but most are half that size. Their body is muscular with a long, powerful, laterally compressed tail. Water monitors are one of the most common monitor lizards found throughout Asia, and range from Sri Lanka, India, Indochina, the Malay Peninsula and various islands of Indonesia, living in areas close to water.

cog-nito:

Heading back home after a couple of very interesting weeks of filming and shooting. Here’s an unexpected encounter from last week. We spotted this monitor lizard (Varanus salvator) in quite deep water while looking for whale sharks. - Steve de Neef

* Water Monitor

The Water monitor, (Varanus salvator) is a large species of monitor lizard capable of growing to 3.21m (10.5ft) in length, though the average size of most adults at 1.5m (4.9ft) long. The heaviest known weight of a Water Monitor is over 25kg (55lb), but most are half that size. Their body is muscular with a long, powerful, laterally compressed tail.

Water monitors are one of the most common monitor lizards found throughout Asia, and range from Sri Lanka, India, Indochina, the Malay Peninsula and various islands of Indonesia, living in areas close to water.

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August 15, 2012
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Albino Water Monitor. Blurb from New England Reptile Distributor:

They’re here and they’re AWESOME!!!  Seven years after importing our first wild-caught Albino water monitor, we’ve hatched the first USA captive born & bred Albinos! 
Finally! We have hatched out the first PERFECT albino water monitors, captive bred animals are pristine and clean. Since our original animals are wild caught we could only dream about hatching animals that were immaculate in every way. The patterning is very clear and defined compared to our imports. These animals are orange, yellow and lavender with nearly clear toenails. I am very excited to imagine what it will be like to raise one of these gems to 6’, a giant friendly albino dragon is going to impress everyone. To say that I am pleased about finally hatching out a few of these gems is an understatement. They are amazingly friendly and imprinted on their keepers. When you open their cage they come to you and want to climb all over you and explore. Stunning in everyway…did I mention how fast captive bred water monitors grow? Fast! Unlike some albino lizard species we have observed not a single health issue, they have great sight, hearing and are not light sensitive. I am positive that this project has a great future; this mutation will make for a great display animal in public situations.

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April 14, 2012
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mostefanitelyreptiles:

baby Water Monitor, and a huge adult Water Monitor!

A good example of why people should do their research and not impulse buy - you never know if that cute little lizard will grow to be 9ft long and live for 25 years. And a lizard that size will need a whole room dedicated as it’s vivarium.

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March 11, 2012
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fortheloveofherpetology:

Asian Water Monitor (Varanus salvator salvator)

  • Water monitors will eat just about any other animal and escaping one is no mean feat
  • Powerful leg muscles allow for a quick turn of speed for their size
  • Aquatic prey fare no better, as water monitors can pursue them underwater for 30 minutes or more
  • When the hunter becomes the hunted, water monitors will skillfully climb trees to escape, jumping from branch to branch, until they reach the safety of water. In fact, this common south Asian monitor lizard relies on water and is capable of crossing large bodies

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February 16, 2012
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bbreptiles: Albino Water monitor (Varanus salvator) bred by NERD, photo taken by Aaron M Jones

bbreptiles:

Albino Water monitor (Varanus salvator) bred by NERD, photo taken by Aaron M Jones

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February 15, 2012
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The Water monitor, (Varanus salvator) is a large species of monitor lizard capable of growing to 3.21 metres (10.5 ft) in length, with the average size of most adults at 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) long. Maximum weight of Varanus salvator can be over 25 kilograms (55 lb), but most are half that size. Their body is muscular with a long, powerful, laterally compressed tail. Water monitors are one of the most common monitor lizards found throughout Asia, and range from Sri Lanka, India, Indochina, the Malay Peninsula and various islands of Indonesia, living in areas close to water. thepredatorblog: Water Monitor (by Aries Tottle)

The Water monitor, (Varanus salvator) is a large species of monitor lizard capable of growing to 3.21 metres (10.5 ft) in length, with the average size of most adults at 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) long. Maximum weight of Varanus salvator can be over 25 kilograms (55 lb), but most are half that size. Their body is muscular with a long, powerful, laterally compressed tail. Water monitors are one of the most common monitor lizards found throughout Asia, and range from Sri Lanka, India, Indochina, the Malay Peninsula and various islands of Indonesia, living in areas close to water.

thepredatorblog: Water Monitor (by Aries Tottle)

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January 12, 2012
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