Varanus reisingeri
Yellow Tree Monitor
Varanus reisingeri is a medium-sized arboreal monitor with a bright yellow body marked with black patterns. It lives mainly high above the ground and is active during the day.


General Characteristics

This arboreal monitor has a slim body, a long prehensile tail and a yellow coloration decorated with irregular black markings.
It is active during the day, mostly high in the enclosure, climbing with its powerful claws.It feeds on a variety of insects (roaches, crickets, larvae, etc.) and benefits greatly from a heavily planted environment.
A tall, well-ventilated terrarium with high humidity is essential.
It requires stable temperatures, a proper thermal gradient and UVB lighting with a 12-hour cycle. Elevated hiding spots help reduce stress.
Varanus reisingeri
No known morphs
Indonesia, Misool Island (Raja Ampat archipelago)
Shy, fast, but adapts with patience
75 to 100 cm
250 to 400 g
15 to 20 years
Insectivore; occasional small vertebrates









