Northern Blunt-Spined Monitor
Varanus primordius
The northern blunt-spined monitor is a dwarf monitor from the northern part of Australia's Northern Territory. Its brown body and relatively weak, blunt tail spines distinguish it from the more strongly spined ridge-tailed monitors. It has a documented history of captive maintenance in specialist collections.
Captive thermal provision needs a basking area with cooler alternatives and access to humid retreats, allowing the animal to regulate temperature and water loss. Females lay eggs. International trade is regulated under CITES Appendix II.
Colors: Wild Type
