Toref/Torefet: Varanus Tristis Orientalis/Freckled Tree Monitor

[dakski]

Very cool video. I’m afraid you lost me with the bug eating. I know it is a completely irrational fear considering I keep snakes, but bugs and spiders freak me out. I’ll have to live vicariously through you.

I have always read that the monitors were very intelligent. I mostly see savannah monitors around here, and years ago the occasional nile monitor. If I ever get over my bug phobia, I’ll have to look into these.

Unfortunately, the smaller monitors eat bugs as a staple. I will supplement with lean proteins and small rodents.

For now, cut up pinkie mice, scrambled egg, raw or boiled egg, boiled chicken pieces, etc. are all okay. Ground turkey is good too. However, even as an adult 50-60% of his diet will be insects.

I have 4 other insect eaters in the house, so it doesn't bother me. I am used to it. However, certain bugs - NOPE.

No crickets, etc.

I don't mind Dubia Roaches because they don't breed if they get out, don't smell, don't bite, and really good the lizards. Mealworms and super worms I am okay with as well. The latter he can eat when bigger, but not too many mealworms. Harder to digest.

Happy to have you live vicariously through me though Dianne.