Would YOU Own VENOMOUS BLUE Lizard? #reptiles #monitorlizard

Drop your questions below and i’ll make a part 2????

This is Avalanche my Male Blue Tree Monitor (Varanus macrei)

This reel didn’t have enough time to answer all the questions, so ya’ll let me know if you want a part 2 !

Are they legal?

While hard to come by, yes, they are completely legal to own.

Why are they blue?

As mentioned, no one knows the true reason. It could be due to the fact that the monitors predators may not be able to see the color blue, thus, evolution allowed them to keep the color, or it could be a form of aposematic coloring, warning predators of the monitor of it’s sharp teeth and venom.

Yes monitor lizards venomous (not medically significant to humans), and have a venom gland in the bottom of the lip. I’ve been tagged by this guy, and been no worse for wear, but I do know people who have had allergic reactions, similar to bee stings and jellyfish stings. I’d be more worried about mechanical damage.

How big do they get?

Males range from 3-4 feet, while females usually max out from 2.5-3 feet. Avalanche is about 38 inches and fully grown.

How much do they cost?

A captive bred baby, which is the ONLY thing you should be looking for, when searching for a pet tree monitor, will run you around 3-3.5k. Their enclosures and care as adults will add a grand onto that potentially. They are not cheap to buy, and will definitely take some money and effort to care for.

Are they friendly?

When raised from babies, they can be extremely social. I did not raise Avalanche as a baby, and I intend to pair him with a female eventually to produce my own baby blue tree monitors. He isn’t the most fond of me, but I was doing a health check so figured i’d record this video.

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